Supply Chain Manager

TN United Kingdom; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Role Overview

We are currently looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join a leading company in the London area.

As the Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for leading the operational delivery of pest control products. This includes managing all aspects of procurement, production, inventory, logistics, supplier relationships, and fulfilment to ensure products are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Your duties as the Supply Chain Manager will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:

1. Manage relationships with external manufacturers, co-packers, and component suppliers, ensuring production schedules align with product timelines and quality assurance procedures are monitored.
2. Source and maintain relationships with key suppliers, including contract negotiation, onboarding, and performance management, while ensuring timely procurement of components, packaging materials, and finished goods.
3. Oversee inventory levels across production and storage sites, coordinate warehousing, shipping, and last-mile logistics, and identify improvements to reduce waste and inefficiencies.
4. Work with Commercial and Finance teams to develop demand forecasts, build dashboards and reporting to monitor supply chain performance, and support the transition from small-batch operations to scalable production and fulfilment.

Role Requirements

To be successful in your application to this exciting role as the Supply Chain Manager, we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:

1. Relevant degree in a related field.
2. Proven industry experience in supply chain, production, or operations management, ideally in a startup, FMCG, healthtech, or regulated consumer product environment.
3. A working knowledge and practical experience with inventory systems, supplier negotiation, and production scheduling.

Key Words: Supply Chain Manager / Procurement / Inventory Management / Logistics / Supplier Relationships / Production Scheduling / Quality Assurance / FMCG / Healthtech / Operations Management / Manufacturing

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the Life Science sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career.