Supply Chain Manager - Growing Challenger Food Brand
London
£35,000 - £45,000
4 Days on Site/Office, 1 day WFH
Fantastic to be partnering again with this multi-million £ food brand. They've already had amazing growth due to their incredibly delicious food, gaining contracts with multiple retailers and are looking to double in size in the next few years. Due to this and further investment, they are looking to hire a Supply Chain Manager to support this growth!
This will be an exciting role where you will be responsible for inventory, supply and production planning, plus optimisation and automation projects. You will play a critical role in the operation's success, development and growth. This will require a hands-on, dynamic and driven individual who loves a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review current supply chain operations identifying opportunities and bottlenecks, coming up with innovative solutions to complex problems
- Plan and manage the effective flow of raw materials, working closely with suppliers to manage supply issues and foster great working relationships
- Develop and maintain daily production and supply chain plans, continuously improving efficiency and capacity.
- Identify areas for improvement from moving manual activities to automated, improving system accuracy to developing robust tools for effective picking and delivery
About You:
- 3-5 + years experience in a Supply Chain/ Planning role within fast growing start ups/SMEs
- Broad experience across Supply Chain with strong knowledge of supply, production planning and inventory/logistics
- An ambitious and passionate individual able to comfortably work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and the capability to manage risks and drive improvements.
- Food experience would be highly advantageous
What We Offer:
- A highly collaborative and supportive work environment.
- The chance to make a real impact on the supply chain operations and wider business
- Autonomy and ownership to drive change and identify areas to focus on
- Opportunity to work with a fantastic growing food brand
If you're ready to make a significant impact and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we want to hear from you. Click 'Apply Now' or contact Seb Taylor to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that underrepresented groups are less like to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Pod Talent is dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams with our clients So if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply as we are always on the lookout for great talent!
Pod Talent are independent specialist recruiters in the Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing and R&D space covering roles internationally from entry to board level. We recruit for roles including Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Direct and Indirect Procurement, Category Management, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Production, Packaging, NPD and Quality Assurance. Please visit our website for all of our vacancies.