Supply Chain Manager - Food Manufacturing

Poole, Dorset | £65,000-£74,000 DOE + £5,700 Car Allowance + Bonus

Ready to take the lead and make a real impact on supply chain performance?

One of the UK's leading food manufacturers is looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join its leadership team at its Poole site.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded supply chain professional with experience across supply chain management, demand planning and production planning, who can turn planning and forecasting into improved business performance.

You'll take ownership of the site's end-to-end supply chain, focusing on production planning, demand forecasting, materials management, inventory control and S&OP. Working closely with Operations, Commercial, Procurement, Finance and Technical teams, you'll ensure customer demand is met efficiently and cost-effectively.

You’ll lead monthly S&OP processes, improve OTIF and service levels, optimise stockholding, maximise capacity utilisation and reduce waste. You’ll also lead and develop your team, using KPIs and data to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

You’ll have significant supply chain leadership experience within food manufacturing or FMCG, strong planning and forecasting expertise, and a proven track record of improving operational performance.

A salary of £65,000-£74,000, £5,700 car allowance, annual bonus, excellent benefits and genuine career development opportunities within a growing food manufacturing group.

If you're currently a Supply Chain Manager, Production Planning Manager, Materials Planning Manager or Demand Planning Manager within food manufacturing or FMCG, this could be the perfect next step.