Supply Chain Manager

Michael Page; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is hiring for a senior Supply Chain Manager in Greater London. The role covers procurement, demand and supply planning, production planning, warehouse operations and logistics to ensure products are available at the right time, cost and quantity.

You will lead a cross-functional team and drive end-to-end improvements. Ideal candidates will have food manufacturing experience, strong planning across multiple suppliers, and a track record of improving data accuracy, inventory control

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing supply chain and operations.
• End-to-end planning across multiple suppliers, SKUs and BOMs.
• Warehouse/inventory management with stock accuracy.
• Numerically confident with data and reporting improvements.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage end-to-end supply chain including procurement, planning, warehouse and logistics.
• Lead demand and supply planning across multiple suppliers and BOMs to balance demand and capacity.
• Procure raw materials, packaging and externally sourced goods for optimal cost and availability.
• Oversee on-site warehouse, stock accuracy, traceability and process compliance.
• Improve inventory systems for accuracy, efficiency and visibility.
• Develop and analyse supply chain KPIs to drive cost and efficiency gains.
• Collaborate with Finance on inventory, purchasing and working capital.
• Lead and develop the Supply Chain/Warehouse team and cross‑functional projects.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and reduce waste across in-house and external supply.

Skills

Food manufacturing

Demand planning

Supply planning

Warehouse management

Data analysis

Leadership

Tools

ERP systems

Stock software

Job description

This is a broad, hands-on role covering procurement, supply planning, demand planning, production planning, warehouse operations and logistics, with responsibility for ensuring that products and materials are available at the right time, in the right quantities and at the right cost.

The company is a fast-growing business in the Food Manufacturing space.

Description

• Own and manage the end-to-end Supply Chain function, covering procurement, demand & supply planning, production planning, warehouse and logistics.
• Lead demand and supply planning across multiple suppliers, SKUs and BOMs, balancing customer demand, production capacity, inventory and working capital.
• Manage procurement of raw materials, packaging and externally sourced finished goods, ensuring optimal availability, cost and supplier performance.
• Oversee the on-site warehouse and inventory operation, including stock accuracy, stock rotation, discrepancy investigations, traceability and process compliance.
• Optimise the use of inventory/stock management systems, improving data accuracy, system efficiency and visibility across the supply chain.
• Develop and analyse Supply Chain KPIs and reports, using data to identify trends, improve accuracy and drive operational and cost efficiencies.
• Work closely with Finance on inventory, purchasing, working capital, reporting and cost management.
• Lead and develop the Supply Chain/Warehouse team, while working cross-functionally with Production, Commercial, Finance and other departments.
• Lead cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives, bringing departments together to deliver end-to-end operational improvements.
• Drive a strong cost-saving and efficiency mindset across both in-house manufacturing and externally purchased finished goods, identifying opportunities to reduce waste, optimise inventory and improve overall supply chain performance.

Profile

A successful Supply Chain Manager should have:

• Food Manufacturing experience in a Supply Chain role, ideally within an SME or growing business. Experience in a larger, well-established organisation would also be valuable.
• A strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain planning, with experience managing demand and supply across multiple suppliers, SKUs and BOMs.
• Practical experience of warehouse and inventory management, including maintaining stock accuracy, investigating discrepancies, stock rotation and improving processes.
• Numerically confident and analytical, with experience using stock/inventory or ERP systems and turning data and reporting into practical improvements.
• A confident people leader and collaborator, comfortable working across Production, Finance, Commercial and other teams, as well as leading projects and driving change.
• A commercial, tech-savvy and continuous-improvement mindset, with a genuine interest in finding smarter ways of working, reducing costs, improving efficiency and optimising stock and working capital.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £60,000 to £70,000 (dependent on the level of experience)
• 10% performance-based bonus.

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