Supply Chain Manager Department: Food Production Reporting to: Operations Director A new opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Manager to take full responsibility for the supply chain function, including ordering, production planning, and warehousing.Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.This role plays a key part in optimising costs, improving efficiency, and supporting overall business goals.Role Overview: The successful candidate will contribute to business strategy, manage end-to-end materials and product flow, develop systems and processes (including ERP), and lead a culture of continuous improvement within the Supply Chain and Warehouse teams.This role will support the organisations growth ambitions by establishing and developing Supply Chain operations to a high standard.Responsibilities: Supply Chain Leadership Contribute to strategy development to ensure high levels of customer service and operational efficiency.Take responsibility for end-to-end management of materials, products, and warehouse operations.Develop systems and processes to improve performance metrics.Establish and develop Supply Chain functions to support business growth.Optimise stock holding of materials and finished goods.Develop the team and promote continuous improvement and operational excellence.Warehouse Management Ensure safe, efficient, and effective warehouse operations.Work with the Warehouse Supervisor to manage inbound and outbound logistics.Implement best practice across all warehouse functions.Ensure accurate and secure inventory management.Coordinate effectively with other departments.Inbound Raw Materials Ensure timely ordering of raw materials in line with production requirements.Oversee order quantities, delivery terms, and supplier performance.Negotiate terms and prices with suppliers and freight companies.Monitor supplier contracts and performance.Support the Sales & Operational Planning process.Production Planning Lead the planning function to maximise production efficiencies while meeting customer expectations.Gain in-depth knowledge of operations; may be required to complete production plans.Logistics Work with internal and external logistics providers to ensure cost-effective, efficient operations.Communicate transport issues promptly and minimise disruption.Cross-Department Collaboration Align Supply Chain objectives with other departments.Communicate and report Supply Chain performance metrics.Safety & Culture Ensure a safe working environment.Promote a safety-first culture and ensure timely close-out of near misses and incidents.Ensure compliance with Safety, Quality, and Hygiene standards.Keep the warehouse in an audit-ready state.Lead, coach, and develop the Supply Chain team Key Performance Indicators Customer service Inventory stock levels and turnover rate Operational efficiency and cost reduction On-time delivery and order accuracy Supplier performance and contract compliance Cost savings through efficiency improvements Education & Experience Third-level qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related discipline.Minimum 8 years experience in a Warehouse or Logistics environment.
xsokbrcExperience working in a Food/Drinks/Pharma production environment desirable Experience working in a Lean environment is an advantage.