Supply Chain Manager
North-West London
I am thrilled to be partnering with a wellness company based in North-West London that is looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join their team.
This is a true end-to-end planning leadership role, where you will establish and lead an integrated planning process across customer demand, materials, production, Quality release, inventory and customer availability. The position will play a pivotal role in improving service levels, inventory management, manufacturing efficiency and working capital performance.
This is an exciting time to join the business, with a number of key projects planned for 2027 and significant opportunities to shape the future of the supply chain function.
In this role, you will:
- Own the end-to-end demand and supply planning process, translating forecasts and customer orders into achievable production, material and inventory plans while balancing service levels, capacity and working capital.
- Lead and facilitate the monthly S&OP process, bringing together Commercial, Procurement, Production, Quality and Finance teams to improve forecast accuracy, manage risks, resolve supply and demand gaps, and drive accountability.
- Develop production schedules and capacity plans, coordinating manufacturing priorities, material availability, quality release activities and supply scenarios to maximise customer service and operational efficiency.
- Manage new product launches, portfolio changes and product discontinuations, ensuring strong cross-functional alignment on launch timelines, inventory transitions and continuity of supply.
- Oversee materials planning, inventory performance and customer service metrics through effective ERP/MRP planning, supplier coordination, KPI management and continuous improvement initiatives.
About you:
- Experience as a Supply Chain Manager, Planning Manager or end-to-end Operations Manager, ideally within a start-up or scaling business environment.
- Industry experience within FMCG, consumer health, personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food supplements or a similar manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and planning processes, with the ability to analyse data, identify constraints, assess risks and drive corrective actions.
- Proven experience working cross-functionally with Commercial, Procurement, Production and Finance teams to align business objectives and improve operational performance.
- Experience driving improvements in S&OP, inventory optimisation, customer service, new product introductions and portfolio transitions.
- A hands-on, commercially minded individual who enjoys bringing structure to complexity, takes ownership, challenges assumptions and delivers measurable improvements across service, inventory and operational performance.
If you are interested in learning more, please don't hesitate to apply directly or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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