Supply Chain Manager - FMCG

Supply Chain Manager - FMCG

Location: West Byfleet

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

Loom Talent are working exclusively with a growing FMCG / Retail business to appoint a Supply Chain Manager - FMCG into a highly visible role within the organisation.

This is a broad, hands-on supply chain position covering planning, purchasing, inventory, imports, logistics, warehousing and customer fulfilment. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and play a key role in improving product availability, service levels and supply chain performance.

The Role

As Supply Chain Manager - FMCG you'll take ownership of the end-to-end supply chain, balancing customer demand, stock availability and working capital while ensuring products move efficiently from international suppliers through to customers.

Key areas of responsibility include

• Demand, supply and inventory planning across multiple product ranges and channels
• Managing stock availability, stock turns, excess inventory and supply risks
• Supplier management, purchasing and expediting
• International logistics, freight, imports, customs and landed costs
• Managing third-party warehouses and logistics partners
• Driving strong OTIF and customer fulfilment performance across B2B and B2C
• Supporting new product introductions and product transitions
• Analysing supply chain data, KPIs and performance to identify improvements
• Developing and improving processes, systems and reporting
• Leading and developing a small supply chain team
• Working closely with Sales, Finance, Operations and senior leadership

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being close to the detail, solving problems and taking ownership rather than simply managing from a distance.

About You

We're looking for an experienced supply chain professional with:

• 5-8 years' experience across supply chain, planning, imports and/or S&OP
• Strong experience across inventory, purchasing and international logistics
• Experience supplying or fulfilling orders for major retailers
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Experience working across B2B and multi-channel environments
• Good understanding of import processes, duties and international freight
• Experience using an ERP system; NetSuite experience would be advantageous
• Strong supplier and stakeholder management skills
• A commercially minded, organised and proactive approach
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
• Previous team leadership or people management experience
• Experience with demand/production planning, MRP, CIPS or S&OP would be advantageous.

Why This Role?

The Supply Chain Manager - FMCG is offering genuine ownership across the operation, with exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on availability, customer service, cost and operational performance.