Supply Chain Manager

TalentPool; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentPool represents a leading QSR brand with a strong UK footprint and ambitious European expansion plans. This role owns the European Supply Chain strategy and will help shape how the business enters and scales in new markets.

You'll combine strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, overseeing 3PL partnerships, OTIF performance, and product availability to ensure restaurants have what they need to operate smoothly.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' supply chain experience within hospitality or QSR
• Experience managing and developing 3PL and logistics partnerships
• Ability to think strategically while remaining comfortable in a hands-on operational role
• Excellent stakeholder, supplier and relationship management skills
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced, growing and entrepreneurial environment

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the supply chain strategy across growing European markets
• Managing key 3PL and logistics partners, building strong and collaborative relationships
• Driving OTIF, product availability and operational performance across the restaurant estate
• Working closely with Procurement, Technical and Operations to deliver an effective end-to-end supply chain
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, service levels and supply chain efficiency as the business scales

Job description

Our client is a leading and successful QSR brand, with an established UK presence and ambitious plans for continued expansion across European markets.

The business has built a strong platform for growth, supported by a successful and established supply chain team. With further European expansion ahead, this is an exciting time to join a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and fun environment where you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact.

The Role

This is a key role taking ownership of the European Supply Chain, helping to shape the strategy as the business continues to enter and grow within new markets.

The position offers a great combination of strategic and hands-on responsibility. You'll help develop the longer-term European supply chain strategy, while remaining close to day-to-day operations, managing 3PL partners, driving OTIF performance and ensuring restaurants have the products they need to operate successfully.

Responsibilities include

• Leading and developing the supply chain strategy across growing European markets
• Managing key 3PL and logistics partners, building strong and collaborative relationships
• Driving OTIF, product availability and operational performance across the restaurant estate
• Working closely with Procurement, Technical and Operations to deliver an effective end-to-end supply chain
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, service levels and supply chain efficiency as the business scales

Required Experience

• 6+ years' supply chain experience within hospitality or QSR
• Experience managing and developing 3PL and logistics partnerships
• Ability to think strategically while remaining comfortable in a hands-on operational role
• Excellent stakeholder, supplier and relationship management skills
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced, growing and entrepreneurial environment

We are committed to accessing a broad and diverse talent pool on behalf of our client. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you need any adjustments during the process, please let us know so we can support you.