Supply Chain Manager - 6 month Contract
Posted Today by Manucomm Recruitment Ltd
£60,000 Per year
Outside
Hybrid
Exeter
Summary: The Supply Chain Manager role is a senior-level position for a growing International Food Importer based in Exeter, initially offered as a 6-month contract. The position involves full ownership of the end-to-end supply chain, including procurement, import, and distribution. The ideal candidate will have strong FMCG or Food/Drink experience and a solid understanding of import and customs procedures. Hybrid working is available after training, providing flexibility in the work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analysis of sales and promotional data
- Customs clearance and import compliance (HMRC / EORI)
- Delivery route optimisation (FTL, groupage, collections)
- Negotiating prices and controlling logistics costs
- P&L review and cost reporting
- Coordinating product launches with suppliers and logistics partners
- Ensuring full legal and operational compliance with UK import regulations
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in a Supply Chain Manager or Senior Supply Chain role
- FMCG experience (Food or Drink highly desirable)
- Strong knowledge of import/export and customs clearance processes
- Experience managing European supply routes into the UK
- Commercial awareness with financial and cost-control experience
- Confident stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Salary (Rate): £60,000 yearly
City: Exeter
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Supply Chain Manager - FMCG / Food Import
Initially 6 month contract
Exeter (M5 access)
up to £60,000 DOE pro rata
Hybrid Working available after Training
We are recruiting an experienced Supply Chain Manager initially for a 6 month contract for a growing International Food Importer based in Exeter. This is a senior-level position with full ownership of the end-to-end supply chain, from procurement and import through to UK distribution and customer delivery. This role would suit a commercially minded supply chain professional with strong FMCG or Food/Drink experience and a solid understanding of import and customs procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Analysis of sales and promotional data
- Customs clearance and import compliance (HMRC / EORI)
- Delivery route optimisation (FTL, groupage, collections)
- Negotiating prices and controlling logistics costs
- P&L review and cost reporting
- Coordinating product launches with suppliers and logistics partners
- Ensuring full legal and operational compliance with UK import regulations
Required Experience
- Proven experience in a Supply Chain Manager or Senior Supply Chain role
- FMCG experience (Food or Drink highly desirable)
- Strong knowledge of import/export and customs clearance processes
- Experience managing European supply routes into the UK
- Commercial awareness with financial and cost-control experience
- Confident stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Salary & Benefits
- Salary £60,000 DOE pro rata
- Hybrid working (2-3 days from home)
- Pension scheme
If you are an experienced Supply Chain Manager looking for autonomy, ownership and the opportunity to shape supply operations within a fast-moving food business, we would love to hear from you.