Supply Chain Manager
Posted 4 days ago by Michael Page
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: As a Supply Chain Manager, you will oversee the entire supply chain process for a rapidly growing, sustainability-focused consumer goods brand. Your role will involve managing supplier relationships, production schedules, and performance reporting to ensure operational excellence and customer satisfaction. You will collaborate with various teams to align supply with demand and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement in Central London with a competitive salary and benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with 3rd party suppliers and contract manufacturers, with weekly check-ins and clear communication.
- Lead the ordering process, raise POs, manage production schedules, and ensure timely supplier readiness for product launches.
- Produce accurate reports to track stock levels and supplier performance, using insights to drive planning decisions.
- Work closely with Commercial and Demand Planning teams to align supply with forecasts, campaign plans, and retailer needs.
- Improve end-to-end supply chain performance and identify opportunities for innovation and cost optimisation.
Key Skills:
- 3+ years of FMCG Supply Chain experience.
- Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills.
- Excellent communicator with a collaborative, problem-solving mindset.
- Strong knowledge of end-to-end supply chain operations, ideally with exposure to D2C and e-commerce channels.
- Experience managing third-party manufacturing, logistics, and fulfilment partners.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on, proactive approach.
- Passion for sustainability and continuous improvement.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
As Supply Chain Manager, you'll take ownership of the end-to-end supply chain, ensuring the business continues to deliver outstanding customer experience and operational excellence as it grows.
Client Details
Our client is a rapidly growing, sustainability-led consumer goods brand. Known for their innovative, eco-friendly products and strong direct-to-consumer presence, they're expanding fast - across retail, e-commerce, and international markets.
Description
- Build and maintain strong relationships with 3rd party suppliers and contract manufacturers, with weekly check-ins and clear communication
- Lead the ordering process, raise POs, manage production schedules, and ensure timely supplier readiness for product launches
- Reporting & KPIs: Produce accurate reports to track stock levels and supplier performance - using insights to drive planning decisions
- Work closely with Commercial and Demand Planning teams to align supply with forecasts, campaign plans, and retailer needs
- Improve end-to-end supply chain performance and identify opportunities for innovation and cost optimisation
Profile
- 3+ years of FMCG Supply Chain experience
- Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills
- Excellent communicator with a collaborative, problem-solving mindset
- Strong knowledge of end-to-end supply chain operations, ideally with exposure to D2C and e-commerce channels
- Experience managing third-party manufacturing, logistics, and fulfilment partners
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on, proactive approach
- Passion for sustainability and continuous improvement
Job Offer
- Competitive salary dependant on experience
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Hybrid working (3 days a week in Central London office)
- 4% Company Pension
- Private healthcare
- Product discounts