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.
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