Supply Chain Manager

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a passionate Supply Chain Manager to join their senior leadership team. This role offers the chance to drive operational excellence and contribute significantly to the supply chain's strategic direction while fostering relationships with key vendors. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the supply chain process and a desire to innovate within a rapidly growing environment.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the supply chain process within the food industry.
• Management experience preferred but strong operational background required.

Responsibilities

• Optimise supply chain operations for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with growth objectives.
• Mentor and guide the supply chain team.

Skills

Operational background

Vendor management

Strategic planning

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Job description

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Do you hold a deep understanding of the end-to-end supply chain process within the food industry and looking to step into a more operational role?

Are you eager to embrace a new challenge and make a significant impact?

Zest Recruitment are partnering with a highly respected client within the food industry known for their commitment to quality and innovation.

Our client is seeking an ambitious Supply Chain Manager to join their senior leadership team to drive forward their ambitious growth plans and optimise supply chain operations for maximum efficiency and productivity.

This is a supply chain role with lots of operational responsibilities and will require a motivated and ambitious supply chain professional to step into the department and take ownership of growing a department.

The business has seen phenomenal growth over recent years, and this is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on their supply chain operations and contribute to their continued success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Optimise Supply Chain Operations – streamline processes to ensure efficiency, productive and cost effectiveness.
• Strategic Planning – develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with the company’s growth objectives.
• Vendor Management – foster strong relationships with suppliers and partners.
• Continuous Improvement – identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Leadership and Development – mentor and guide the supply chain team.

This is an exciting prospect of leading a supply chain division in a company that is committed to growth and constant innovation.

Requirements:

• Due to nature of the role, we are looking to speak with individuals that hold a deep understanding of the supply chain process within the food industry.
• Management experience is would be great, but we’re really looking to speak with individuals with strong operational background as you’ll be engaging with other department managers in the factory.

If you are excited to drive excellence and innovation within a supply chain department that is consistently evolving, I would recommend you apply or contact Shaf Islam on [emailprotected] for more information.