Job Title: Supply Chain Manager Location: Tyneside Salary: £60,000-£70,000, with flexibility for exceptional sector experience Benefits: Excellent long-term career progression Opportunity to influence business strategy Major systems-transformation project Financially secure and growing organisation International supplier exposure The Company: This is a rapidly expanding food manufacturer backed by a well-financed international group. Following significant investment in its facilities and production capacity, the business is strengthening its leadership team to support its next phase of growth. The appointed Supply Chain Manager will join a stable, supportive company that has retained the positive culture of a family business while gaining the investment and strategic direction of a successful parent group. Longer term, there may be opportunities to influence supply chain operations across a wider group of businesses. Working Hours: Full-time, predominantly site-based position. Benefits: You will have the autonomy to modernise an established function, lead a major ERP implementation and create scalable processes that support future growth. The position also offers international travel and the opportunity to build relationships with suppliers across multiple global markets. Job Description: As Supply Chain Manager, you will take responsibility for the complete supply chain journey, from international sourcing and inbound logistics through to production planning and final delivery to major UK customers. Developing rolling supply, shipment and production plans Managing international suppliers, freight forwarders and shipping agents Monitoring inbound shipments, inventory and raw-material availability Overseeing purchasing activity and supplier performance Coordinating production schedules and resolving planning conflicts Improving delivery performance and customer service Managing import, customs and shipping documentation Producing clear supply chain reports and KPIs Leading the supply chain workstream during a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation Reducing reliance on spreadsheets through improved systems and processes Driving continuous improvement across the function Skills
Supply Chain Manager employer: Theo James Recruitment Ltd
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