Supply Chain Manager

Pod Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pod Talent in North-West London is partnering with a wellness company seeking an experienced supply chain leader to own end-to-end planning across demand, materials, production, and inventory.

You will drive S&OP, develop production schedules, manage launches and discontinuations, and partner with Commercial, Procurement, Production and Finance to improve service levels and working capital.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Supply Chain Manager, Planning Manager or end-to-end Operations Manager, preferably in an FMCG or consumer health context.
• Strong ERP/MRP systems knowledge with ability to analyse data, identify constraints and drive corrective actions.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams (Commercial, Procurement, Production, Finance) to improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end demand and supply planning process, translating forecasts and orders into feasible production and inventory plans.
• Lead and facilitate the monthly S&OP process with Commercial, Procurement, Production and Finance teams.
• Develop production schedules and capacity plans to maximise service levels and minimise working capital impact.
• Manage new product launches, portfolio changes and transitions with cross-functional alignment.
• Oversee materials planning, inventory performance and KPI management via ERP/MRP.

Skills

End-to-end planning

Demand planning

S&OP leadership

ERP/MRP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Inventory management

Production scheduling

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

North-West London
I am thrilled to be partnering with a wellness company based in North-West London that is looking for a

This is a true end-to-end planning leadership role, where you will establish and lead an integrated planning process across customer demand, materials, production, Quality release, inventory and customer availability. The position will play a pivotal role in improving service levels, inventory management, manufacturing efficiency and working capital performance.

This is an exciting time to join the business, with a number of key projects planned for 2027 and significant opportunities to shape the future of the supply chain function.

In this role, you will:

• Own the end-to-end demand and supply planning process, translating forecasts and customer orders into achievable production, material and inventory plans while balancing service levels, capacity and working capital.


• Lead and facilitate the monthly S&OP process, bringing together Commercial, Procurement, Production, Quality and Finance teams to improve forecast accuracy, manage risks, resolve supply and demand gaps, and drive accountability.


• Develop production schedules and capacity plans, coordinating manufacturing priorities, material availability, quality release activities and supply scenarios to maximise customer service and operational efficiency.


• Manage new product launches, portfolio changes and product discontinuations, ensuring strong cross-functional alignment on launch timelines, inventory transitions and continuity of supply.


• Oversee materials planning, inventory performance and customer service metrics through effective ERP/MRP planning, supplier coordination, KPI management and continuous improvement initiatives.

About you:

• Experience as a Supply Chain Manager, Planning Manager or end-to-end Operations Manager, ideally within a start-up or scaling business environment.


• Industry experience within FMCG, consumer health, personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food supplements or a similar manufacturing environment.


• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and planning processes, with the ability to analyse data, identify constraints, assess risks and drive corrective actions.


• Proven experience working cross-functionally with Commercial, Procurement, Production and Finance teams to align business objectives and improve operational performance.


• Experience driving improvements in S&OP, inventory optimisation, customer service, new product introductions and portfolio transitions.


• A hands-on, commercially minded individual who enjoys bringing structure to complexity, takes ownership, challenges assumptions and delivers measurable improvements across service, inventory and operational performance.