Supply Chain Manager

Seymour John; Meriden; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Seymour John is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager for a permanent position in Meriden. The role involves full ownership of the supply chain from stock management to forecasting and team leadership within a dynamic environment. Candidates should have strong experience in managing end-to-end supply chain operations, ideally with the Slim4 system, and a background in retail. This is a high-impact role that offers the chance to influence strategic decision-making and processes.

Qualifications

• Strong experience across end to end supply chain management.
• Team leadership/line management experience.
• Experience working with international supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimise end to end supply chain operations across UK and international networks.
• Take ownership of stock management systems.
• Manage UK stockholding and overseas inventory with factory partners.
• Drive forecasting accuracy and ensure clear communication of demand plans to suppliers.

Skills

End to end supply chain management

Slim4 system

Team leadership

International supply chains

Analytical capability

Forecasting

Inventory optimisation

Job description

Supply Chain Manager | Meriden | Permanent | Full time office based | Salary £50,000-£55,000 |

Seymour John are partnering with a well-established and growing business, based in Meriden, to recruit an experienced Supply Chain Manager, to join their dynamic team within a fast-paced consumer goods and retail environment.

This organisation is a well-established and expanding supplier, delivering both branded and own label products to major customers. With continued growth across new product categories, the supply chain function plays a critical role in driving customer success.

The Opportunity

This is a high impact role with full ownership of the end to end supply chain, offering the chance to shape processes, lead a team, and influence strategic decision making at a senior level.

You will work closely with customers and international suppliers, ensuring a highly responsive, efficient, and value driven supply chain operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and optimise end to end supply chain operations across UK and international networks
• Take ownership of stock management systems
• Manage UK stockholding and overseas inventory with factory partners
• Drive forecasting accuracy and ensure clear communication of demand plans to suppliers
• Monitor stock levels to balance availability and working capital efficiency
• Analyse sales and customer data to inform supply chain decisions
• Manage supplier relationships, including performance feedback and production scheduling
• Oversee short term warehousing operations across key UK ports
• Set KPIs and lead, develop, and mentor a small supply chain team

What we're looking for

• Strong experience across end to end supply chain management
• Previous experience operating the Slim4 system
• Team leadership/line management experience
• Experience working with international supply chains
• Background in retail or supplying into major retailers
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Strong analytical capability, including forecasting and inventory optimisation
• Experience managing budgets and performance metrics