Supply Chain Manager
A leading importer and processor of ingredients and raw materials is seeking a dedicated Supply Chain Manager to lead their logistics and customer service operations. This role is vital in ensuring that high‑quality ingredients meet the exact specifications of UK manufacturers and wholesalers.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, you will lead a distributed team across two sites (Cambridgeshire and Liverpool) to oversee the end‑to‑end supply chain process. We are looking for a strategic leader who embodies a “Can Do” attitude, stays proactive, and prioritises a collaborative “We Before I” team culture.
Key Details
- Location: Based in Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire.
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm.
- Team Size: Management of a small team of 5 across two locations.
Core Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Managing and developing the supply chain team to ensure operational excellence.
- Customer Service & Commercial Alignment: Partnering with the commercial team to understand and meet customer requirements.
- Operational Planning: Aligning production plans with customer needs and managing service levels.
- Logistics Management: Overseeing shipping, transport, and relationships with 3rd‑party warehousing and distribution providers.
- Inventory & Procurement: Managing inventory accuracy, forecasting, and the ordering of 3rd‑party products.
- Process Improvement: Driving accuracy and efficiency in systems and processes, including active collaboration in the S&OP process.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience: Proven supply chain management experience, ideally within a food manufacturing environment.
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage, prioritise, and develop a team across multiple locations.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with ERP systems (experience with JDE is preferred).
- Logistics Expertise: Solid background in working with 3rd‑party logistics (3PL) and warehousing.
- Communication: Exceptional communication skills to facilitate inter‑departmental collaboration.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Life assurance and income protection.
- Pension scheme.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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