Supply Chain Manager - Food Manufacturing

hireful.; Poole; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Career development opportunities

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Hireful is recruiting for a Supply Chain Manager in Poole on a site-based role. The role focuses on end-to-end supply chain management, including production planning, demand forecasting, materials handling, inventory control and S&OP, with close collaboration across Operations, Commercial, Procurement, Finance and Technical teams.

You will lead monthly S&OP processes, enhance OTIF and service levels, optimise stockholding, maximise capacity utilisation and drive continuous improvement through

Qualifications

• Significant supply chain leadership experience within food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong planning and forecasting expertise.
• Proven track record of improving operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Own the site's end-to-end supply chain including production planning, demand forecasting, materials management, inventory control and S&OP.
• Lead monthly S&OP processes, improve OTIF and service levels, optimise stockholding and capacity utilisation.

Job description

Poole, Dorset | £65,000-£74,000 DOE + £5,700 Car Allowance + Bonus

Ready to take the lead and make a real impact on supply chain performance?

One of the UK's leading food manufacturers is looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join its leadership team at its Poole site.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded supply chain professional with experience across supply chain management, demand planning and production planning, who can turn planning and forecasting into improved business performance.

You'll take ownership of the site's end-to-end supply chain, focusing on production planning, demand forecasting, materials management, inventory control and S&OP. Working closely with Operations, Commercial, Procurement, Finance and Technical teams, you'll ensure customer demand is met efficiently and cost-effectively.

You’ll lead monthly S&OP processes, improve OTIF and service levels, optimise stockholding, maximise capacity utilisation and reduce waste. You’ll also lead and develop your team, using KPIs and data to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

About you...

You’ll have significant supply chain leadership experience within food manufacturing or FMCG, strong planning and forecasting expertise, and a proven track record of improving operational performance.

What's in it for you?

A salary of £65,000-£74,000, £5,700 car allowance, annual bonus, excellent benefits and genuine career development opportunities within a growing food manufacturing group.

If you're currently a Supply Chain Manager, Production Planning Manager, Materials Planning Manager or Demand Planning Manager within food manufacturing or FMCG, this could be the perfect next step.