Senior Supply Chain Manager

Senior Supply Chain Manager

Rochdale | Hybrid (3 Days Office / 2 Days Home)
Up to £57,000 + Excellent Benefits
Permanent | 36 Hours Per Week

Lead an End-to-End Supply Chain Function

We're seeking a hands-on Senior Supply Chain Manager to lead our Professional Division supply chain operation. This is an excellent opportunity for an operationally focused supply chain professional who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and driving performance across planning, inventory, logistics, customer service and supplier management.

This is not a desk-based planning role. We're looking for someone who is comfortable getting into the detail, challenging issues, improving visibility and ensuring customers receive the highest levels of service.

The Role

You'll lead a small team consisting of a Demand Planner, Customer Services Supervisor and two Customer Service Representatives, while working closely with logistics, compliance and external service providers.

Key responsibilities include:

* Managing end-to-end supply chain performance

* Inventory, demand and supply planning oversight

* Supplier, warehouse, carrier and 3PL management

* Driving service levels whilst controlling costs

* Managing supply chain escalations and operational issues

* Improving processes, visibility and accountability across the function

* Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

About You

You'll have experience within FMCG, B2B Distribution, Healthcare, Facilities, Janitorial, Cleaning Products or similar product-led environments and possess a strong understanding of:

* Supply & Demand Planning

* Inventory Management

* Warehousing & Logistics

* Customer Service Operations

* Supplier & 3PL Management

* SAP, IBP, MRP and Excel

You'll be practical, organised, commercially aware and confident driving action and accountability in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

* £55,000 salary (flexibility for exceptional candidates)

* Hybrid working

* Electric company vehicle

* 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays

* Pension (4% employee / 6% employer)

* Life Assurance

* BUPA Private Medical Insurance

* Medicash Scheme

* Group Income Protection

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Free parking & EV charging

* Excellent training, development and team events

If you're a proactive Supply Chain leader who enjoys making things happen and improving operational performance, we'd love to hear from you.

Start People are the acting agency working on this assignment
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed