Supply Chain Manager

Winners Recruitment; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic Logistics Team as a Supply Chain Manager at a leading Cornish business. This role focuses on optimizing production materials, managing stock levels, and ensuring efficient operations, while offering a competitive salary and a range of benefits. Take part in shaping and supporting the supply chain processes in a vibrant environment.

Benefits

Subsidized private healthcare with Bupa

50% discount on products, food & drink in the restaurant

Free entry and 20% off food & drink for friends & family

Free festival tickets

£1 pint after shifts

On-site parking

Cycle2Work Scheme (post-probation)

Monthly team breakfast

Qualifications

• Experience in Supply Chain buying/planning, particularly in Food & Drink/FMCG manufacturing.
• Warehouse and forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
• Conduct stock-taking and inventory checks.
• Create and manage purchase orders and administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Abilities

Intermediate Excel

MRP/ERP Skills

Education

Forklift License

CIPS Level 4 or above

Job description

Join our busy Logistics Team as a Supply Chain Manager and become part of an iconic Cornish business. In this role, you will ensure no out-of-stock lines and plan materials according to production needs.

Salary & Hours

£40,000 - £50,000 per year
40 hours per week, Monday - Friday (Some weekends required)

Responsibilities

• Manage raw materials, packaging, finished goods, and merchandise on site
• Assist with stock rotation and efficient material utilization to minimize waste
• Place orders for production materials within supplier lead-times to prevent shortages
• Plan inbound deliveries to meet production schedules and confirm delivery dates with suppliers
• Conduct regular stock-taking and inventory checks with high accuracy
• Coordinate production plans with management
• Create scheduling processes to meet production goals and hygiene requirements
• Generate production reports for decision-making (plan vs. actual, inventory costs, supplier performance)
• Create purchase orders and perform administrative tasks as needed
• Manage CHEP movements and audit accuracy
• Coordinate returns of empty kegs with external customers
• Perform other tasks as requested by Directors

Experience & Skills

• Supply Chain buying/planning experience, especially in Food & Drink/FMCG manufacturing
• Warehouse and forklift experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with seasonal demand

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational abilities
• Intermediate Excel and MRP/ERP skills

Qualifications

• Forklift license (Desirable)
• CIPS Level 4 or above (Desirable)

Personal Qualities

• Highly organized
• Customer-focused
• Commercially driven
• Desire to develop skills
• Team player with good communication skills

Benefits

• Subsidized private healthcare with Bupa
• 50% discount on products, food & drink in the restaurant
• Free entry and 20% off food & drink for friends & family
• Free festival tickets
• £1 pint after shifts
• On-site parking
• Cycle2Work Scheme (post-probation)
• Monthly team breakfast

To apply, send your CV and we will contact you!