Supply Chain Lead
2 days ago
Hitchin
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a fast-growing, innovative food manufacturing business as a Supply Chain Lead. This is a key role within a scaling organisation that's disrupting its market with a sustainable consumer product and ambitious growth plans. We're looking for an analytical, commercially minded supply chain professional to take ownership of production planning, procurement, inventory management and demand forecasting, ensuring operations run efficiently as the business continues to expand. The Role Working closely with senior leadership, you'll be responsible for translating demand forecasts into production plans, managing stock levels across raw materials and finished goods, and driving continuous improvements across the supply chain. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced SME environment where they can make a genuine impact and take ownership of key operational processes. Key Responsibilities • Lead demand forecasting and production planning, • Manage procurement of raw materials and packaging, • Maintain optimal inventory levels across multiple product categories, • Monitor stock accuracy, sales data and cost of goods (COGS), • Produce daily and weekly operational KPI reports, • Build strong supplier relationships and support ongoing cost optimisation initiatives, • Work closely with production to ensure material availability and efficient scheduling, • Support continuous improvement projects across planning and supply chain operations About You • Experience in supply chain planning, demand forecasting or production planning within food manufacturing or FMCG, • Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and ERP/MRP systems experience, • Commercially aware with experience managing inventory, procurement and operational data, • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail, • Comfortable working in a growing business where priorities can change quickly, • Experience working with third-party logistics (3PL) providers would be advantageous What's on Offer • Competitive salary, • Private healthcare, • Pension, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Share options, • The opportunity to play a key role in a rapidly growing food manufacturing business where your contribution will have a direct impact on future success. Please note: Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK.