Supply Chain & Procurement Executive

Anderson Scott Solutions; Tipton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Tipton seeks a Supply Chain & Procurement Executive. The role involves managing product flow from suppliers to customers, ensuring quality standards are met. You'll analyze stock trends, coordinate purchasing based on forecasts, and negotiate with suppliers. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of experience in a similar role, strong analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in operations, supply chain in FMCG.
• Ability to work cross-functionally: warehouse, suppliers, management.
• Strong communication skills and confidence using operational workflows.

Responsibilities

• Analyse sales trends and coordinate stock forecasting.
• Identify future shortfalls or excess stock and adjust purchasing accordingly.
• Plan purchasing around lead times and cashflow.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial understanding

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., Unleashed)

Spreadsheets

Job description

Supply Chain & Procurement Executive

Tipton

£32,000 - £35,000 doe

Our FMCG client is looking to recruit a highly organised Supply Chain & Procurement Executive that ensures products move smoothly from suppliers → warehouse → customers, while maintaining strict quality standards and financial discipline.

This is an exciting role for someone with experience in a similar FMCG role.

Key Duties

• Analyse sales trends and coordinate stock forecasting.
• Identify future shortfalls or excess stock and adjust purchasing accordingly.
• Plan purchasing around lead times, cashflow, and product launch cycles.
• Understand the components of COGS (raw materials, packaging, freight, duties).
• Ensure purchasing aligns with budget and cashflow availability.
• Track landed costs and highlight margin risks.
• Raise and manage purchase orders.
• Track supplier lead times and confirm product specifications.
• Source and vet new suppliers (materials, packaging, manufacturers).
• Negotiate pricing, minimum order quantities (MOQs), and payment terms.
• Maintain accurate stock levels and update ERP (e.g., Unleashed).
• Conduct stock reconciliations with warehouse teams.
• Manage batch, expiry, and traceability data.
• Monitor reorder points and drive purchasing decisions.
• Cost & cashflow planning
• ERP purchasing & inventory

Essential Experience

• Excellent Analytical skills
• Negotiation & relationship skills
• Strong commercial understanding
• 2-3 years in operations, supply chain in FMCG
• Strong organisational skills and high accuracy.
• Ability to work cross-functionally: warehouse, suppliers, management.
• Confidence using ERP systems, spreadsheets, and operational workflows.
• Proactive, solutions-driven mindset.
• Ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and strong communicator

To apply for this position please contact Sarah Dyehouse at Anderson Scott Solutions.