Supply Chain Manager

Role: Supply Chain Manager
Sector: FMCG / In House Logistics
Location: Walsall, West Midlands
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 Days Office / 2 Days Home
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum + Up to 20% Annual Bonus
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

About the role:

Loom Talent are proud to have been retained by a repeat client, who are rapidly expanding. As a result, are seeking a Supply Chain Manager to join their Supply Chain team.

Reporting into the Head of Supply Chain, the Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for driving performance across the end-to-end supply chain:

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and delivering supply chain strategies that support business growth and operational excellence.
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiencies while reducing costs and increasing commercial income.
• Managing supplier partnerships and negotiating sustainable agreements that deliver value for both the business and their suppliers.
• Leading initiatives across backhaul, primary transport, centralisation, pallet storage, tray rental and consolidation.
• Using data and insight to identify opportunities, develop business cases and deliver measurable improvements.
• Managing supply chain Joint Business Plans (JBPs) to ensure cost-effective and efficient routes to market.
• Leading projects that improve systems, processes and supply chain visibility.
• Coaching and developing your team, creating a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Championing sustainability by reducing waste, improving transport efficiency and supporting environmentally responsible supply chain solutions.

About You:

The successful candidate for the role of Supply chain Manager will be an experienced supply chain professional with a strong commercial mindset and the ability to influence stakeholders at every level.

Essential Skills & Experience for the for the role of Supply Chain Manager:

• Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.
• A track record of delivering cost savings, operational improvements and commercial value.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to turn complex data into meaningful business decisions.
• Experience leading projects and implementing change across operational functions.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Previous people management experience with a passion for developing high-performing teams.
• Previous experience leading and developing teams within a fast-paced FMCG, Retail, Wholesale or Distribution environment.
• Experience in a Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain environment.
• Strong understanding of forecasting methodologies, stock management and supply chain principles.
• Experience driving improvements in stock availability, forecast accuracy and inventory performance.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience using planning systems and data to drive operational and commercial performance.
• Ability to translate complex data into meaningful business insights and recommendations.
• Be commutable to the Walsall area 3+ Days per week.

Desirable

• Professional qualifications such as CIPS, ILM, Project Management or postgraduate study in Supply Chain or Logistics would be advantageous but are not essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing business where you can make a genuine impact on supply chain performance and customer satisfaction.

Package:

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000
• Annual performance bonus of up to 20%
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service
• Company pension scheme
• Employee discount and colleague benefits platform
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Career progression within a successful and growing organisation

If you're an experienced Supply chain professional with a passion for leadership, forecasting excellence and supply chain performance, I look forward to hearing from you.