Supply Chain Manager *FMCG & Import Experience

Supply Chain Manager within FMCG

Do you have import experience within movement of goods?

Do you have team management experience or looking to step up to be in management? If yes, please read the below, this could be the perfect role for you!

Location:

Kingston with limited parking, very close to town centre and train/bus links

Hours:

Flexible working hours, start between 8:30-10 am, finish between 4:30-6 pm

Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 at home

Salary: £45k to £55k plus generous list of benefits including 25 days plus BH, free product samples and new product testing sessions and real opportunities to grow in your career and develop your skills

Join my client, a leading organisation with over 30 years of dedication to health and sustainability! They are on the lookout for a dynamic Supply Chain & Logistics Manager to join their growing family business and help drive their dedicated small logistics team.

As a Supply Chain & Logistics Manager, you will play a vital role in the end-to-end coordination of inventory management, importing, warehouse operations, and logistics. Your mission? To ensure optimal stock levels, efficient processes, timely imports, and flawless deliveries, all while maintaining strong cost control.

Key Responsibilities:

Stock Control & Inventory Management

Ensure accurate stock levels across all warehouses
Monitor stock ageing, shelf life, and batch control
Manage slow-moving and obsolete inventory
Collaborate with Sales and Finance to forecast stock requirements
Maintain ERP (Net Suite) data accuracy

Importing & Exporting

Liaise with suppliers and freight forwarders
Coordinate freight bookings and oversee customs clearance
Ensure compliance with import regulations
Work with the operations team to ensure accurate export documentation

Transport & Logistics

Reduce freight costs through strategic negotiation and planning
Ensure on-time-in-full (OTIF) delivery performance

Reporting & Performance

Develop and monitor KPIs
Report supply chain performance to senior management
Identify and implement process improvements

Team Leadership

Set clear performance objectives and conduct training
Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Skills & Experience Required:

Essential

Good Excel reporting skills - you will be tested on this
Experience in supply chain or logistics
Good stock control and inventory management experience

Experience with importing and international freight
Proficient with ERP systems, Netsuite or similarDesirable

Demand planning experience
3PL management experience
Negotiating skills

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