Supply Chain Manager

Lime Talent; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lime Talent is recruiting for a Supply Chain Manager in London. The role offers hybrid working with 3 days in the office. You will own the end-to-end supply chain, from sourcing to delivering to retailers, in a growing organic and sustainable food business.

Responsibilities include developing strategies, managing purchasing and logistics, and leading a supply chain team to optimise costs and performance, with Brexit regulatory awareness a plus.

Qualifications

• End-to-end supply chain ownership from sourcing to delivery.
• Forecasting, inventory management, and supplier relationship skills.
• Knowledge of Brexit regulations and import/export documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to optimise efficiency and minimise costs.
• Manage purchasing, sourcing and distribution with suppliers for timely, quality delivery.
• Monitor inventory levels and build stock optimisation plans to avoid shortages or excess.
• Forecast demand for products and translate into actionable plans.
• Control and improve transport costs across the network.
• Lead and develop the supply chain team and coordinate with marketing and sales.

Job description

London: Hybrid 3 days/week in the office

This is a great opportunity for a Supply Chain Manager to join a well established organic and sustainable food business. You’ll take full ownership of the end to end supply chain function from sourcing product, to delivering finished goods to retail customers. This is an SME where you will be able to make a large impact on the way their supply chain runs ensuring they continue to supply organic and environmentally friendly foods.

Supply Chain Manager responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing supply chain strategies and processes to optimise efficiency and minimise costs
• Managing the purchasing process including buying, supply and distribution for the company. Working closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of quality products and services at competitive prices.
• Monitoring inventory levels and developing inventory management strategies to avoid stockouts and excess inventory.
• Forecasting levels of demand for products
• Controlling and improving transport costs.
• Manage import and export documentation. Keep up to date with the ever changing regulations post Brexit.
• Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of value, delivery schedules and quality.
• Analysing and reporting supply chain performance metrics and identifying areas for improvement.
• Identifying and mitigating supply chain risks such as natural disasters, geopolitical tensions, and supplier bankruptcy.
• Working on automation of processes to make the work flow more efficiently.
• Working with the marketing and sales teams to develop new product ideas and bring them to market.
• Leading and developing a supply chain team.