Supply Chain Manager

Ready to take ownership of inbound logistics across a fast-paced, international supply chain?

The Advocate Group is partnering with a globally recognised, high-growth drinks business to find a Supply Chain Manager Inbound Logistics to join its EMEA Operations team.

This is an opportunity to take the lead on the movement of raw materials across a complex, multi-market supply chain, ensuring manufacturing operations have the materials they need, when they need them. From transport performance and supplier relationships to cost management and continuous improvement, you ll play a key role in keeping the network moving.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving operational challenges and know how to bring people together to deliver results, this could be the next step for you.

• Own inbound logistics:
  Lead the movement of raw materials across the EMEA network, ensuring timely deliveries, efficient stock transfers and continuity of supply to manufacturing and storage locations.
• Drive transport performance:
  Oversee inbound road, ocean and air freight where required, managing capacity, lead times, shipment priorities and operational risks.
• Manage key partnerships:
  Build strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturing partners, carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers and warehouse providers, holding partners accountable for service and performance.
• Control costs:
  Monitor inbound logistics spend, support tenders and commercial reviews, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency without compromising service.
• Champion compliance:
  Ensure logistics activities meet customs requirements, company policies and operational procedures, working closely with internal compliance teams to manage risk.
• Use data to drive decisions:
  Maintain accurate logistics systems and master data, track performance and identify opportunities to improve visibility, processes and network efficiency.
• Collaborate across the business:
  Work closely with Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance, Inventory and Customs & Compliance to align priorities and resolve challenges.
• Lead and develop your team:
  Manage, coach and support two Logistics Coordinators, setting clear expectations and building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• Proven experience in supply chain management, particularly inbound logistics and raw material flows.
• Experience with in an FMCG, drinks or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of transport operations, logistics networks and third-party logistics providers.
• Experience managing suppliers, carriers and external logistics partners, with the confidence to challenge performance and drive improvements.
• Commercial awareness, including logistics cost management and involvement in tenders or supplier negotiations.
• Strong systems and data skills, ideally including SAP and Transport Management Systems.
• A solid understanding of customs, compliance, operational risk and process governance.
• Previous team leadership experience, with the ability to coach, develop and motivate others.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

This is a role for someone who enjoys taking ownership, challenging the status quo and making things happen.

The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.