Supply Chain and Inventory Manager

We are currently recruiting for an exciting start up business. After 5 years operating in the food retail sector they have an exciting strategy to quadruple turnover in the next 3 years, in order to deliver on the strategy they are currently looking to add to the team with a Supply Chain and Inventory Manager to support the day to day operations of the business, as the business is small and growing whilst the role is predominantly focussed on supply chain and inventory the successful person will be involved in other aspects of the operation

If you're passionate about food, have a proven track record in managing end-to-end operations within a fast-paced environment, and thrive on building efficient processes that drive growth and profitability, then we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

You will play a crucial role in managing the entire supply chain process, from production to distribution and retailer relationships. You’ll be responsible for ensuring we consistently deliver high-quality products to our retail partners, meet customer demand, and keep operations running smoothly.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Supply Chain & Logistics Management: Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, including production, inventory management, logistics, and distribution to major UK retailers. (Demand Planning & Forecasting)
  
  
• Retailer Coordination: Manage key retailer relationships (GFR etc), ensuring on-time deliveries, high stock availability, and compliance with retailer-specific requirements.
  
  
• Cost Control & Efficiency: Monitor operational costs, implement process improvements, and drive cost-saving initiatives across the supply chain.
  
  
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyse operational performance, identify areas for improvement, and provide regular reports to senior management.
  
  
• Production of Management Information suite: Ability to be data driven and use information to enable speedy decision making. Medium to advanced excel capability required
  
  
• Regulatory Compliance & Sustainability: Ensure all operational processes comply with food safety regulations and act at the companies QA liaison between the business and our 3rd party manufacturing partners.
  
  About You:
  
  You are a results-driven, highly organized professional with a background in managing operations in the FMCG food sector. You’re comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and have a knack for identifying inefficiencies and implementing effective solutions.
  
  Key Skills & Experience:
  
  
• Experience: Minimum 3+ years of experience in operations within FMCG (preferably in food or consumer goods) is essential.
  
  
• Supply Chain Expertise: Strong knowledge of supply chain, logistics, GFR, inventory management, and forecasting. Experience with multiple retail channels/sectors (e.g., supermarkets, Wholesale, Food Service) is a plus.
  
  
• Team Leadership: Proven experience in managing and developing internal teams is preferred.
  
  
• Problem Solving: Ability to think critically and act decisively to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations.
  
  
• Data-Driven: Comfortable with analysing data/KPIs and creating internal reports to inform decision-making and track operational performance.
  
  
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners.
  
  
• Tech-Savvy: Experience with ERP systems, warehouse management software (WMS), and supply chain tools is essential. Experience in using data analytics for forecasting and process improvement is desirable.
  
  
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with UK food regulations (e.g., HACCP, BRCGS) and health & safety compliance is also useful.
  
  Why Join Us?
  
  
• Exciting Growth Opportunity: Join a rapidly scaling company with ambitious plans for the future.
  
  
• Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative, innovative, and growth-focused culture.
  
  
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary, plus a benefits package designed to support your well-being.
  
  
• Impact: In a small team your work will directly impact our success as we grow and expand into new markets.
  
  If you’re a passionate and strategic operations professional ready to take on an exciting new challenge with a rapidly expanding FMCG food brand, we’d love to hear from you