Senior Supply Chain Manager

at  Elevation Recruitment

Senior Supply Chain Manager
£60-65k + Pension, Holiday
On Site
Are you passionate about driving international logistics solutions and optimising commercial supply chain planning?
The Senior Suuply Chain Manager will work with one of the regions fastest growing SME, FMCG businesses who have a robust strategy to double their turnover in the next 3 years.
Purpose of the Role:
As the Senior Supply Chain Manager, you will spearhead the Supply Chain department, overseeing S&OP, Customer Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Vendor Relationships, Inventory Management, and International Logistics (imports/exports), and Distribution (inbound and outbound – EU business). Your primary objective will be to ensure strategic and operational supply chain excellence, driving cost savings and efficiencies to support our growth ambitions.

Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Strategically support the SMT & Key Stakeholder in aligning supply chain strategies with business objectives and market dynamics.
• Conduct strategic environmental scanning to inform procurement and supply chain decisions, including monitoring legal, market, and industry trends.
• Manage key supplier relationships, capturing demands to the correct volumes and logistic schedules.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with policies, regulations, and certification standards.
• Lead end-to-end planning oversight and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure expectations are met.
• Provide input in new product development processes based on supply chain intelligence.
• Lead, manage, and develop a team of supply chain professionals to maximise their potential.

Person Specification:

• Strategic mindset with proven commercial acumen.
• Ability to thrive in complex, changing environments with high standards of governance.
• Track record of successfully implementing strategic supply chain initiatives and leading teams.
• Experience managing supplies based overseas and navigating international logistics.
• Resilient under pressure with excellent problem-solving skills.

Skills and Abilities:

• Critical thinker with strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent risk identification and management capabilities.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Understanding of different supply chains and global supply markets.
• Knowledge of import/export regulations, customs procedures, and international supply chain management practices.
• Degree educated in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Practical experience with imports in FMCG related products. (Chemicals, Food, Pharma etc.)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in strategic supply chain/procurement.

Salary:

• £60-65k
• On Site, South Yorkshire (Greater Rotherham area)
• Pension, Holiday
• Senior Supply Chain Manager

If you feel as though you match the criteria listed above and you would like to find out more about the position, business and wider opportunity, please apply or alternatively contact Carl Walker at Elevation Recruitment Group.

• Strategically support the SMT & Key Stakeholder in aligning supply chain strategies with business objectives and market dynamics.
• Conduct strategic environmental scanning to inform procurement and supply chain decisions, including monitoring legal, market, and industry trends.
• Manage key supplier relationships, capturing demands to the correct volumes and logistic schedules.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with policies, regulations, and certification standards.
• Lead end-to-end planning oversight and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure expectations are met.
• Provide input in new product development processes based on supply chain intelligence.
• Lead, manage, and develop a team of supply chain professionals to maximise their potential