Senior Supply Chain Manager
Ref: AS2153067
London, England
£110,000
- Permanent
- Demand Planning
- Inventory Optimisation
- Food Manufacturing Supply Chain
About the candidate
This candidate is a results-driven supply chain professional with over eight years’ experience across inventory management, demand planning, purchasing and logistics, with a strong background in the food manufacturing and FMCG sectors. They have worked with regional, national and local operators, supporting end-to-end supply chain activity across production-led, warehouse and distribution environments.
They bring a hands-on, analytical approach and are confident improving stock accuracy, supplier relationships and operational processes. Comfortable in fast-paced and entrepreneurial settings, they are well suited to growing businesses looking to improve efficiency, reduce waste and strengthen supply chain performance.
What makes them great?
- Reduced Excess Stock: Implemented demand planning processes for a mid-sized food processing business, reducing excess stock by around 20% while improving order accuracy.
- Improved Stock Control: Developed reporting metrics that supported purchasing decisions and helped reduce stock discrepancies by around 15% across multiple warehouses.
- Enhanced Delivery Performance: Streamlined logistics processes and supported supplier and customer communication, contributing to an approximate 10% increase in on-time deliveries.
Areas of expertise
- Demand Planning & Inventory Management: Experienced in building planning processes, managing stock levels and improving order accuracy across multi-warehouse environments.
- Supplier & Stakeholder Collaboration: Confident working closely with suppliers, finance, warehouse and logistics teams to improve visibility and decision-making.
- Food & FMCG Supply Chain: Strong sector experience across food manufacturing, FMCG and local distribution, with a practical understanding of fast-moving stock environments.