Supply Chain Manager - AWD online : Job Details

Supply Chain Manager

An exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Supply Chain Manager to take ownership of end-to-end supply chain operations within a fast-paced fresh fish manufacturing environment.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Procurement Specialist, Supply Chain Analyst, Logistics Coordinator, Operations Manager, Distribution Manager, Supply Chain Lead, Procurement Lead.

SALARY: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (DOE) + Benefits

LOCATION: Hull, East Yorkshire

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain Manager within a growing and dynamic fresh fish manufacturing organisation.

As a Supply Chain Manager you will manage the entire supply chain function, driving efficiency, ensuring compliance, and maintaining high product standards across the process.

The Supply Chain Manager will lead procurement, logistics, and planning teams, developing supplier relationships, managing imports and exports, and ensuring smooth coordination with production and distribution partners.

This role is ideal for a results-driven individual with strong analytical and organisational skills, exceptional Excel ability, and a background in food manufacturing, logistics, or short-life products.

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DUTIES

Your duties as the Supply Chain Manager include:

• Procurement: Develop and manage relationships with a global network of suppliers to ensure a consistent and cost-effective supply of high-quality raw materials. Negotiate contracts and manage supplier performanceImport and Export: Oversee all import and export operations, including managing documentation, customs procedures, and compliance with all relevant food safety and trading regulations
• Planning: Take charge of demand planning and forecasting to ensure optimal inventory levels across the business. Work closely with production teams to create a seamless operation
• Logistics: Manage and coordinate all logistics and distribution activities, working with third-party transport providers to ensure timely and temperature-controlled deliveries to customers
• Data and Systems: Analyse supply chain data to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement. You will be a super-user of Excel, creating forecasting models and performance reports. Experience with supply chain software (SI preferred) is a distinct advantage
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing supply chain team to meet departmental and company goals

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Proven experience in a senior supply chain or procurement role, preferably within the fresh food, short life or fish manufacturing industry
• Demonstrable expertise in procurement, logistics, and inventory management
• Exceptional proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• A proven track record of implementing process improvements and cost-saving initiatives

DESIRABLE

• Experience with specialist supply chain software such as SI (Systems Integration)
• A degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14082

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