Commercial Operations Manager – Fresh Produce
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
We’re looking for a Commercial Operations Manager with fresh produce / packhouse experience to lead the end-to-end supply chain in a fast-moving environment.
You’ll take ownership of demand planning, stock management, and logistics, ensuring the right product is packed, planned, and delivered to customers on time while minimising waste and cost.
This is a hands-on role working closely with commercial teams, packhouses, suppliers, and logistics partners to keep a short shelf-life supply chain running smoothly.
Benefits
- Salary to £50k doe
- Discretionary bonus
- Private healthcare
Key responsibilities
Lead demand planning and forecasting
Manage stock across packhouses, production sites, and co-packers
Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics
Ensure strong OTIF delivery performance
Identify and resolve supply chain risks
Lead and develop the Commercial Operations team
What we’re looking for
3+ years’ experience in fresh produce / chilled FMCG supply chains
Experience working with packhouses or short shelf-life products
Strong forecasting, stock, and logistics management skills
A proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment
If you understand the pressures of fresh produce supply chains and enjoy keeping operations running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you.
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