At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic supply chain team and drive performance across planning, logistics, and customer service.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company with a focus on operational excellence and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, generous leave, and comprehensive health benefits.
- Other info: Enjoy excellent training opportunities and a supportive work culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a hands-on role that challenges you to improve processes and service levels.
- Qualifications: Experience in supply chain management within FMCG or similar environments is essential.
The predicted salary is between 57000 - 57000 £ per year.
We’re seeking a hands‑on Senior Supply Chain Manager to lead our Professional Division supply chain operation. This is an excellent opportunity for an operationally focused supply chain professional who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and driving performance across planning, inventory, logistics, customer service and supplier management. This is not a desk‑based planning role. We’re looking for someone who is comfortable getting into the detail, challenging issues, improving visibility and ensuring customers receive the highest levels of service.
The Role
- Managing end‑to‑end supply chain performance
- Inventory, demand and supply planning oversight
- Supplier, warehouse, carrier and 3PL management
- Driving service levels whilst controlling costs
- Managing supply chain escalations and operational issues
- Improving processes, visibility and accountability across the function
- Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
About You
You’ll have experience within FMCG, B2B Distribution, Healthcare, Facilities, Janitorial, Cleaning Products or similar product‑led environments and possess a strong understanding of:
- Supply & Demand Planning
- Inventory Management
- Warehousing & Logistics
- Customer Service Operations
- Supplier & 3PL Management
- SAP, IBP, MRP and Excel
You’ll be practical, organised, commercially aware and confident driving action and accountability in a fast‑paced environment.
Benefits
- 55,000 salary (flexibility for exceptional candidates)
- Hybrid working
- Electric company vehicle
- 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension (4% employee / 6% employer)
- Life Assurance
- BUPA Private Medical Insurance
- Medicash Scheme
- Group Income Protection
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free parking & EV charging
- Excellent training, development and team events
If you’re a proactive Supply Chain leader who enjoys making things happen and improving operational performance, we’d love to hear from you.
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