Supply Chain Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Greater London; On-site; GBP 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK, based in Ashford, is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to oversee logistics and supply chain teams. This role involves strategic planning, collaboration across teams, and efficient resource allocation to meet forecast demands, offering a competitive salary along with benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Private medical insurance

Holiday purchase scheme

Sharesave scheme

Enhanced pension with life assurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Supply Chain/Planning Manager.
• Experience in a manufacturing or logistics environment (Food/FMCG preferred).
• Proven leadership of multi-disciplined teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading the planning and logistics teams on site.
• Developing strategic improvement plans for supply chain processes.
• Collaborating with operational teams for capacity planning.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Supply Chain Planning

Tools

SAP

Kinnaxis

Job description

Supply Chain Manager - Ashford, Kent

Location: Ashford, Kent (TN24 0LU)

Salary: circa £68,000 per annum + car allowance + bonus + private medical insurance

Our site in Ashford is recruiting for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead the factory Supply Chain and Logistics teams. You will oversee short-term planning and execution of inbound raw and pack materials, finished goods scheduling, and dispatch to ensure the right stock, labor, and transport are available to meet forecast demands.

This role is a key interface with central planning and commercial teams and is part of our Site Leadership Team at Ashford, partnering with Operations to identify and deliver efficiency improvements.

What we need from you:

• Previous experience as a Supply Chain/Planning Manager in a manufacturing or logistics environment (Food/FMCG preferred)
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, capable of building and maintaining relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels
• Proven leadership of multi-disciplined teams and projects
• Experience with supply chain planning systems (preferably SAP and Kinnaxis)

What you'll be doing:

• Leading the planning and logistics teams on site
• Developing strategic improvement plans for supply chain processes across the site
• Contributing to the strategic direction of the site, ensuring targets and milestones are achieved
• Collaborating with operational teams to ensure labor availability and capacity planning are optimized

What we offer:

• Salary circa £68,000 per annum
• Car allowance
• Bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Sharesave scheme
• Enhanced pension with life assurance

About Premier Foods:

Premier Foods is one of Britain's largest listed food companies, with over 4,000 employees across 13 manufacturing sites and offices nationwide. Many of our brands are household names, present in 90% of British households.

We value inclusion, authenticity, and individuality. We are committed to providing equitable opportunities and fostering a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work.