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Supply Chain Manager

West London Permanent View Job Description
An ambitious and rapidly growing food manufacturing business is seeking a Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager to take ownership of its end-to-end supply chain function. Working closely with the founders and operations team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring materials, inventory and production planning processes support the next phase of growth.
  • Opportunity to work directly with founders and influence business growth.
  • Exposure to international supply chains and strategic operational projects.

About Our Client

Our client is an innovative food manufacturing business operating within the premium FMCG sector. With a strong reputation for quality, sustainability and authenticity, the company has experienced significant growth in recent years and is now entering an exciting scale-up phase, supplying a growing customer base across the UK market

Job Description

  • Managing purchasing and supplier relationships across both UK and international supply chains.
  • Placing and tracking purchase orders, managing lead times and ensuring continuity of supply.
  • Working closely with international suppliers, logistics providers and customs partners to coordinate imports and deliveries.
  • Taking ownership of stock accuracy, inventory management and warehouse replenishment processes.
  • Supporting production planning through effective demand forecasting and inventory analysis.
  • Identifying and implementing cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing and operations.
  • Managing and optimising ERP and inventory management systems, with a focus on driving efficiencies through automation and process improvement.
  • Developing KPI reports, dashboards and performance metrics to provide meaningful business insights.
  • Presenting supply chain analysis and recommendations to senior leadership

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on supply chain professional who enjoys operating within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

You will demonstrate:

  • Proven experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or food operations.
  • Strong purchasing, inventory management and production planning expertise.
  • Fluency in both Spanish and English, with the ability to communicate directly with international suppliers.
  • Advanced Excel capabilities, including building models, reports and dashboards from scratch.
  • Experience using ERP, WMS or inventory management systems, ideally Cin7 Core or similar platforms.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
  • Knowledge of warehouse operations, stock control and supply chain best practice.
  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to take ownership and drive improvements



What's on Offer

  • Salary of £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience.
  • 10% discretionary bonus linked to performance.
  • Opportunity to work directly with founders and influence business growth.
  • Genuine ownership and autonomy within a scaling organisation.
  • Exposure to international supply chains and strategic operational projects.
  • Full-time permanent position based onsite in West London, with part-time applications considered for exceptional candidates.



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

Contact
Diya Varsani
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7064937
Phone number
+442072692114

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Supply Chain Management
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
West London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Diya Varsani
Consultant phone
+442072692114
Job reference
JN-072026-7064937