Supply Chain Manager

CV Screen Ltd; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme

33 days’ holiday (including bank hols)

Hybrid working

Free parking

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Regular social events

Job summary

CV Screen Ltd in Ipswich seeks a Supply Chain Manager to own the end-to-end stock replenishment cycle for an established FMCG business supplying major UK retailers. You will lead a small team, collaborate with international suppliers and logistics partners, and ensure product availability and service levels.

The role offers £55,000 salary plus a discretionary annual bonus, pension, 33 days holiday, hybrid working, and various benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a similar supply chain, demand planning or replenishment role.
• Strong SAP and Excel skills, with an analytical, data-driven approach.
• Previous team leadership experience and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build accurate demand forecasts using sales history, promotional plans and statistical trends.
• Keep warehouse stock at the right level, raising purchase orders based on safety stock, lead times and supplier performance.
• Oversee shipments from overseas suppliers through to the UK port, including rolling order and vessel nomination schedules.
• Work daily with suppliers, shipping lines, freight forwarders and hauliers to secure timely, cost-effective deliveries.
• Produce weekly stock and supply chain reports and manage the Supply Chain Administrator.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical mindset

Data-driven approach

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Supply Chain Manager

CV Screen is delighted to be recruiting a Supply Chain Manager on behalf of a well-established and successful FMCG business supplying major UK retailers. The role is based in Ipswich, Suffolk, with hybrid working. It’s a fantastic opportunity to own the end-to-end stock replenishment cycle for a business that sources products from manufacturing partners around the world. You will lead a small team, work closely with international suppliers and logistics partners, and play a key role in keeping product availability and service levels high. The role offers a salary of £55,000 plus a discretionary bonus and an attractive benefits package.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Build accurate demand forecasts using sales history, promotional plans and statistical trends
• Keep warehouse stock at the right level, raising purchase orders based on safety stock, lead times and supplier performance
• Oversee shipments from overseas suppliers through to the UK port, including rolling order and vessel nomination schedules
• Work daily with suppliers, shipping lines, freight forwarders and hauliers to secure timely, cost-effective deliveries
• Produce weekly stock and supply chain reports and manage the Supply Chain Administrator

What Experience is Required

• 5+ years in a similar supply chain, demand planning or replenishment role
• Strong SAP and Excel skills, with an analytical, data-driven approach
• Previous team leadership experience and excellent communication skills

Salary & Benefits

£55,000, plus a discretionary annual bonus, pension scheme, 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), hybrid working, free parking, life assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme and regular social events.

Location

Ipswich, Suffolk (hybrid), within easy commuting distance of Felixstowe, Woodbridge, Stowmarket, Hadleigh, Needham Market, Colchester and Bury St Edmunds.

Alternate Job Titles

• Supply Planner
• Demand & Supply Planning Manager
• Inventory Manager
• Replenishment Manager