Supply Chain Manager (End-to-End)
Location: London / Hybrid
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000
We’re recruiting for a fast-growing food business built on a strong direct-to-consumer (DTC) foundation, now scaling rapidly into retail and expanding across Europe. Our mission is simple: create exceptional products, build a loved brand, and deliver a best-in-class customer experience across every channel.
They’re entering an exciting phase of growth — increasing production, launching into new retailers, and building a pan-European footprint. To support this, we’re looking for a highly capable Supply Chain Manager to take full ownership of our end-to-end supply chain.
The Role
This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you’ll own and optimise the entire supply chain — from sourcing and production through to warehousing, fulfilment, and retail distribution.
You’ll work closely with founders and cross-functional teams to build a scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient supply chain that supports rapid growth across DTC, retail, and international markets.
Key Responsibilities
End-to-End Ownership
- Take full responsibility for the supply chain: procurement, production, inventory, warehousing, and distribution
- Ensure seamless operations across DTC and retail channels
Production & Supplier Management
- Manage co-packers, manufacturers, and ingredient suppliers
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and lead times
- Ensure consistent product quality and supply continuity
Demand Planning & Inventory
- Own forecasting across DTC, retail, and international markets
- Optimise stock levels to balance availability and working capital
- Reduce waste, write-offs, and stockouts
Logistics & Fulfilment
- Oversee 3PLs, warehousing, and last-mile delivery
- Build scalable processes for retail distribution and European expansion
- Manage inbound and outbound logistics, including international shipping
Retail & Expansion Readiness
- Support onboarding into major retailers
- Ensure compliance with retailer requirements and SLAs
- Build infrastructure for multi-country operations (customs, VAT, regulatory considerations)
Systems & Process Optimisation
- Improve supply chain systems, reporting, and data visibility
- Implement best-in-class processes as we scale
- Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in a Supply Chain Manager (or similar) role within FMCG / food / DTC brands
- Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations
- Experience scaling from DTC into retail (highly desirable)
- Exposure to international / European expansion
- Experience managing co-packers, 3PLs, and suppliers
- Commercially minded with strong negotiation skills
- Analytical and comfortable working with data, forecasting, and planning tools
- Hands-on, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a high-growth brand at a pivotal stage
- Work directly with founders and have real impact
- Build and shape the supply chain function from the ground up
- Opportunity to grow with the business as we expand internationally
- Competitive salary + performance bonus
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