Supply Chain & Procurement Executive

Supply Chain & Procurement Executive

Tipton

£32,000 - £35,000 doe

Our FMCG client is looking to recruit a highly organised Supply Chain & Procurement Executive that ensures products move smoothly from suppliers → warehouse → customers, while maintaining strict quality standards and financial discipline.

This is an exciting role for someone with experience in a similar FMCG role

Key Duties

• Analyse sales trends and coordinate stock forecasting.
• Identify future shortfalls or excess stock and adjust purchasing accordingly.
• Plan purchasing around lead times, cashflow, and product launch cycles.
• Understand the components of COGS (raw materials, packaging, freight, duties).
• Ensure purchasing aligns with budget and cashflow availability.
• Track landed costs and highlight margin risks.
• Raise and manage purchase orders.
• Track supplier lead times and confirm product specifications.
• Source and vet new suppliers (materials, packaging, manufacturers).
• Negotiate pricing, minimum order quantities (MOQs), and payment terms.
• Maintain accurate stock levels and update ERP (e.g., Unleashed).
• Conduct stock reconciliations with warehouse teams.
• Manage batch, expiry, and traceability data.
• Monitor reorder points and drive purchasing decisions.
• Cost & cashflow planning
• ERP purchasing & inventory

Essential Experience

• Excellent Analytical skills
• Negotiation & relationship skills
• Strong commercial understanding
• 2–3 years in operations, supply chain in FMCG
• Strong organisational skills and high accuracy.
• Ability to work cross-functionally: warehouse, suppliers, management.
• Confidence using ERP systems, spreadsheets, and operational workflows.
• Proactive, solutions-driven mindset.
• Ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and strong communicator

To apply for this position please contact Sarah Dyehouse at Anderson Scott Solutions