UK Supply Chain Planning & Procurement Lead

The Nutriment Company; Camberley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Bonus

Job summary

The Nutriment Company is seeking a Planning & Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end planning, procurement and supply chain activity across the UK business. This role directly influences product availability, cost efficiency and gross margin performance.

You will collaborate with commercial, finance and operations to optimise demand, reduce costs and enhance gross margins, reporting to the VP Operations UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain planning, procurement or operations management within FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts for raw materials and resale product lines.
• Lead S&OP processes, aligning supply plans with commercial forecasts.
• Plan and schedule production requirements to ensure on-time fulfilment and optimal capacity.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to balance availability with working capital targets.
• Own the procurement of UK raw materials and manage supplier relationships.
• Oversee purchase orders and ensure timely execution.
• Manage inbound logistics and coordinate with 3PLs and freight partners.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain disruptions with clear mitigation plans.
• Drive improvements in supply chain visibility through systems and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations and customs requirements.
• Track costs and margins with finance for budgeting and pricing decisions.
• Present supply chain performance and risk updates to senior leadership.

Skills

Supply chain management

Demand forecasting

S&OP

Cost reduction

Excel

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Meat industry experience

Education

CIPS qualification (or working towards)

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Nutriment Company is seeking a Planning & Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end planning, procurement and supply chain activity across the UK business. This role directly influences product availability, cost efficiency and gross margin performance.

You will collaborate with commercial, finance and operations to optimise demand, reduce costs and enhance gross margins, reporting to the VP Operations UK.