Supply Chain Manager -

Supply Chain Manager – FMCG / Food Import

Exeter (M5 access)
up to £63,000 DOE

Hybrid Working available after Training

We are recruiting an experienced Supply Chain Manager for a growing International Food Importer based in Exeter. This is a senior-level position with full ownership of the end-to-end supply chain, from procurement and import through to UK distribution and customer delivery.  Within this role you will be responsible for managing the purchasing, import, inventory management, warehouse activity and distribution including all relevant 3rd party service suppliers.

This role would suit a commercially minded supply chain professional with strong FMCG or Food/Drink experience and a solid understanding of import and customs procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Analysis of sales and promotional dataManagement of warehouses and hauliers and 3rd party service providersCustoms clearance and import compliance (HMRC / EORI)Delivery route optimisation (FTL, groupage, collections)Negotiating prices and controlling logistics costsP&L review and cost reportingCoordinating product launches with suppliers and logistics partnersEnsuring full legal and operational compliance with UK import regulations

Required Experience

Proven experience in a Supply Chain Manager or Senior Supply Chain roleFMCG experience (Food or Drink highly desirable)Strong knowledge of import/export and customs clearance processesExperience managing European supply routes into the UKCommercial awareness with financial and cost-control experienceConfident stakeholder management skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving ability

Salary & Benefits

Salary  £55 - 63,000 DOEHolidays:25 days per year plus bank holidays,  this increases by 1 day per year after 5 years in role up to 30 daysPension: Company 4% contributory pensionFree on site parking @ office close to M5Discretionary bonus: Paid annual based on company overall performance please note this is at Senior Management discretion and not guaranteedBirthday off each yearHybrid working after probationary periodTavel to Europe required initially, to learn the business and build relationships with key personnel

If you are an experienced Supply Chain Manager looking for autonomy, ownership and the opportunity to shape supply operations within a fast-moving food business, we would love to hear from you.