Supply Chain Manager - Fmcg

Loom Talent; Woking; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Loom Talent is recruiting a Supply Chain Manager - FMCG to lead end-to-end supply chain activities from West Byfleet. The role balances demand with stock and working capital while ensuring efficient movement from international suppliers to customers.

You will oversee inventory planning, supplier management, and logistics, driving improvements in OTIF, service levels and cost, in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' experience across supply chain, planning, imports and/or S&OP.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Experience using ERP systems; NetSuite experience would be advantageous.
• Experience across inventory, purchasing and international logistics.
• Experience delivering to major retailers.

Responsibilities

• Demand, supply and inventory planning across multiple product ranges and channels.
• Managing stock availability, stock turns, excess inventory and supply risks.
• Supplier management, purchasing and expediting.
• International logistics, freight, imports, customs and landed costs.
• Managing third-party warehouses and logistics partners.
• Driving OTIF and customer fulfilment performance for B2B and B2C.
• Lead and develop a small supply chain team.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Operations and senior leadership.

Skills

Excel skills

S&OP experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

ERP systems

Inventory & procurement

Team leadership

International logistics

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Supply Chain Manager - FMCG

Location: West Byfleet
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

Loom Talent are working exclusively with a growing FMCG / Retail business to appoint a Supply Chain Manager - FMCG into a highly visible role within the organisation.

This is a broad, hands-on supply chain position covering planning, purchasing, inventory, imports, logistics, warehousing and customer fulfilment. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and play a key role in improving product availability, service levels and supply chain performance.

The Role

As Supply Chain Manager - FMCG you'll take ownership of the end-to-end supply chain, balancing customer demand, stock availability and working capital while ensuring products move efficiently from international suppliers through to customers.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Demand, supply and inventory planning across multiple product ranges and channels
• Managing stock availability, stock turns, excess inventory and supply risks
• Supplier management, purchasing and expediting
• International logistics, freight, imports, customs and landed costs
• Managing third-party warehouses and logistics partners
• Driving strong OTIF and customer fulfilment performance across B2B and B2C
• Supporting new product introductions and product transitions
• Analysing supply chain data, KPIs and performance to identify improvements
• Developing and improving processes, systems and reporting
• Leading and developing a small supply chain team
• Working closely with Sales, Finance, Operations and senior leadership

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being close to the detail, solving problems and taking ownership rather than simply managing from a distance.

About You

We're looking for an experienced supply chain professional with:

• 5-8 years' experience across supply chain, planning, imports and/or S&OP
• Strong experience across inventory, purchasing and international logistics
• Experience supplying or fulfilling orders for major retailers
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Experience working across B2B and multi-channel environments
• Good understanding of import processes, duties and international freight
• Experience using an ERP system; NetSuite experience would be advantageous
• Strong supplier and stakeholder management skills
• A commercially minded, organised and proactive approach
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
• Previous team leadership or people management experience
• Experience with demand/production planning, MRP, CIPS or S&OP would be advantageous.

Why This Role?

The Supply Chain Manager - FMCG is offering genuine ownership across the operation, with exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on availability, customer service, cost and operational performance.