Vegware is a global leading brand of compostable foodservice packaging, working at the forefront of sustainability and the circular economy. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Supply Chain Manager on a 14-month contract who can strengthen our operations, bring in fresh thinking, and help build a more resilient, data-driven supply chain.
Our Sustainability Commitment
Vegware - a Novolex brand, is a European food packaging specialist. We are a highly experienced and trusted supplier of food packaging solutions across a wide range of categories including bakery, dairy, fruit, produce, protein, prepared, food-to-go, confectionery, pet food and much more.
Environmental sustainability is at the heart of all our business decisions, and we are committed to minimising the impact of our activities on the environment.
We actively work with suppliers, customers and contractors to improve their environmental performance and source only from suppliers who meet our code of conduct.
How You'll Perform the Role
Vegware has a maternity cover vacancy for a Supply Chain Manager based in our city centre Edinburgh office.
The purpose of this role is to ensure that as part of the Supply Chain team, you are delivering an exceptional experience to both internal and external clients by assisting in the smooth running of our supply chain and office function.
This is a high-impact role with end-to-end responsibility for supply chain operations. You will lead a team of four direct reports and oversee stock planning, purchasing, inventory management, inbound freight, 3PL partners, and office management. We are looking for someone who goes beyond execution—someone who challenges the status quo, identifies opportunities for improvement, and takes ownership of solving problems.
Supply Chain & Operations
- Own and optimise the end-to-end supply chain, ensuring product availability and operational efficiency
- Lead stock planning and purchasing, balancing service levels, working capital and risk - Establish and lead a structured demand planning and S&OP process, collaborate cross-functionally to ensure clear visibility of demand and supply risks
- Oversee inbound freight and logistics, driving reliability and cost-effectiveness
- Manage 3PL partners, including performance monitoring and continuous improvement
Data, Systems & Performance
- Develop and own supply chain KPIs, reporting, and dashboards
- Use data and insight to proactively identify issues and drive better decision making - Act as a key stakeholder for ERP and inventory systems, improving processes and data integrity
Inventory Management
- Maintain robust inventory control processes and ensure high levels of stock accuracy
- Monitor stock health, ageing and turnover, taking action to reduce waste and drive efficiency
What We Need From You
Inventory Management
- Maintain robust inventory control processes and ensure high levels of stock accuracy - Monitor stock health, ageing and turnover, taking action to reduce waste and drive efficiency
- Lead, coach and develop a team of four direct reports
- Set clear expectations and foster a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement
- Encourage proactive problem solving and independent thinking within the team
Office Management Oversight
- Provide oversight of office operations through a direct report
- Ensure a well-functioning, efficient workplace environment that supports the wider team
About You
- Proven experience in a Supply Chain Manager or similar role
- Strong background in stock planning, purchasing, and inventory management - Experience managing 3PL providers and freight operations
- Demonstrated ability to improve processes and implement structure
- Highly analytical with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Proactive and solutions-oriented, with the confidence to challenge and improve existing ways of working
- A mature, structured and accountable leader who takes ownership and follows through
- Experience in a product-based, manufacturing, or distribution environment - Experience working with far-east suppliers
- Familiarity with ERP and inventory management systems
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