Supply Chain Manager

Ref: AS5925863

Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

£55,000

• Permanent
• Demand Planning
• Inventory Optimisation
• Food Retail Supply Chain

About the candidate

An experienced supply chain professional with a strong background in food retail, FMCG and food processing environments. They bring well-rounded expertise across demand planning, forecasting, inventory management, materials planning and day-to-day supply chain operations.

Collaborative and analytical in their approach, they are confident working with suppliers, internal teams and operational stakeholders to improve service levels, reduce waste and support continuous improvement. They are now looking for a permanent Supply Chain Manager opportunity and are available to start in two weeks.

What makes them great?

• Improved inventory performance: Helped implement a new inventory tracking system that improved stock accuracy by 20% and reduced waste by 15%.
• Delivered cost efficiencies: Developed reporting tools that improved visibility of inventory and supplier performance, contributing to a 10% reduction in supply chain costs.
• Strong continuous improvement mindset: Has driven process improvements that reduced lead times, improved customer satisfaction and supported team development through practical training.

Areas of expertise

• Demand planning and forecasting: Experienced in using supply chain data to support accurate forecasting, production planning and stock availability across food product ranges.
• Inventory and materials management: Skilled in improving inventory accuracy, managing stock levels and reducing waste within fast-moving food environments.
• Stakeholder and supplier collaboration: Confident working cross-functionally with suppliers, logistics teams and internal stakeholders to improve delivery performance and service levels.