Supply Chain Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Poole; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG retail business in the UK is seeking a proactive Supply Chain Manager. This role involves managing the flow of products, forecasting demand, and ensuring stock availability. The ideal candidate has significant experience in supply chain management within fast-paced environments and is skilled in demand planning. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of product availability in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or retail environments.
• Skilled in demand planning and forecasting.
• Comfortable managing 100+ SKUs.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock availability.
• Forecast demand monthly and plan for promotions.
• Liaise with logistics services partners.

Skills

Supply chain management

Demand planning

Inventory management

Forecasting

MS Excel

Job description

Successful FMCG retail business require a Supply Chain Manager. Applicants need previous experience in; supply chain management, senior supply chain analysis, demand planning or inventory management within a retail, wholesale or FMCG business.

The Supply Chain Manager will manage the end-to-end flow of product from manufacturers/factories into UK warehouses and distribution centres encompassing; purchasing, planning, forecasting and logistics. The role would suit a proactive and driven individual with deep experience in supply chain to take ownership of product/range availability.

Specific duties of the Supply Chain Manager include:

• Manage stock availability

• Forecasting demand monthly and planning for promotional events
• Identifying and resolving issues that affect stock efficiency and customer satisfaction
• Leading range changes and supporting new product launches

• Contribute to success of assigned ranges and products
• Liaison with 3PL and logistics services partners

Supply Chain Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Experience working in a fast paced; FMCG, retail, wholesale or consumer product manufacturing environment
• Skilled in demand planning, forecasting and supply chain analysis activities
• Comfortable dealing with a high number of SKUs; 100+
• Proficient in the use of MS Excel (pivot tables, vlookups)
• Experience in the use of supply chain planning and demand planning tools/software