Supply Chain Manager

JR United Kingdom; Newport-on-Tay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food manufacturing is on the lookout for a dynamic Supply Chain Manager to lead their logistics and distribution operations. This pivotal role involves managing the entire supply chain function, ensuring compliance with industry standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong people management skills, with a proven track record in developing high-performing teams. Join a company that values excellence and offers a supportive environment where you can thrive and make a significant impact on the business's success.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent working environment

Strong culture of success

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain management within food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics, distribution, and storage operations for the supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with BRC and financial audits while optimizing costs.

Skills

People Management

Continuous Improvement

Health & Safety Initiatives

Cost Optimization

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

A leading food manufacturer is now seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead the logistics, distribution, and storage operations for the business; managing and developing all aspects of the supply chain function to ensure customer service is maintained at all times.

The successful Supply Chain Manager will have previous experience within the food manufacturing or wider FMCG sector. You will be a strong people manager with proven experience of developing and mentoring high-performing teams. You will have previous experience in driving continuous improvement and health & safety initiatives in your area of responsibility and will have the ability to develop, review, and identify cost optimization opportunities with 3rd party suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Supply Chain function to ensure BRC and financial audit compliance.
• Manage all third-party logistics and storage operations: contract review and renewal, optimizing costs, identifying and managing improvement plans, regular reviews.
• Provide OTIF information to departments and ensure customer OTIF targets are met.
• Oversee the supply chain budget.
• Management of team through appraisals and regular documented reviews, implementing and carrying out any required training, development, disciplines, grievance issues, and on-time return to works and absence management.
• Drive a safer place to work through hazard reporting across the team and site.

In return, the client offers a competitive package, excellent working environment, and a strong culture of success to thrive within.