Supply Chain Manager

AnaVation LLC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Peterborough is seeking a proactive Supply Chain Manager to lead a team and manage supply chain activities. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in supply chain management, strong people management skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and M3 ERP. This role offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including a pension scheme and private healthcare.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

Private Healthcare

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a Senior Supply Chain role within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Strong people management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the planning team for optimal customer service.
• Manage all supply chain activities and KPI compliance.
• Oversee end-to-end inventory management.

Skills

People management

Problem-solving

Communication

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Tools

M3 ERP system

Job description

Overview

Supply Chain Manager (Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week) • Competitive Salary

We’re seeking an influential and proactive Supply Chain Manager to join our growing Supply Chain team. You'll play a key role in developing and leading the planning team on delivering a feasible optimised plan to meet customer expectations, while managing a set of supply chain KPI's. You will be leading the Supply Chain team of 7 and overseeing the Warehouse team of 12.

What You’ll Do

• Develop a site function that will integrate all aspects of M3 (ERP system) effectively as well as integrate all recommended planning processes to the standardised WOW
• Manage the various aspects of all supply chain activities, ensuring the delivery of value-add service to the business
• Manage supply planning, raw material call-off, scheduling and transport roles within the department
• Management and delivery of agreed Supply Chain KPI's and process compliance with WOW and to drive process improvement to best practice
• Manage the complaints process to a satisfactory conclusion using the defined process linking in with appropriate functions using RCCA methodology
• Management of direct reports within the extended team both in a day-to-day context and also from a employee development point of view
• Lead/direct the team in the process of developing a demand plan with flows into the planning process, aligning procurement, raw material call-off and manufacturing activities to resource allocation while meeting customer expectation
• End to end inventory management and stock control
• Ensure all costs are controlled adequately and in line with budget
• Preparation of monthly/weekly reporting pack with relevant metrics and KPIs
• Manage the site monthly supply review
• Manage and develop the internal S&OP process
• Review plan changes with the management team
• Review plant performance to plan. Drive development and productivity actions
• Collaboration with functional leads to ensure improved communication
• Manage Supply Chain budget and identify opportunities to reduce cost
• Ownership of end to end local logistics execution
• Management of people under their responsibility with identification and promotion of talent

What We’re Looking For

• A proven track record in a Senior Supply Chain role within a complex manufacturing environment
• Strong people management skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience in working cross-functionally within a business
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and M3 in a manufacturing context is essential

Benefits

• A generous pension scheme – we double your contribution up to 10%
• Life assurance
• Private Healthcare
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Free on-site parking
• Nice smelling factory!

If this sounds appealing, please get in touch!

About IRCA Manufacturing UK Ltd

We are proud to be part of the IRCA Group – a leading international B2B provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and gelato markets. Headquartered in Italy, the Group operates 22 manufacturing facilities worldwide, employs over 2,400 people, and generates more than €1 billion in revenues.

At our Peterborough site, we specialise in manufacturing cereals, inclusions, and cheesecake bases – key ingredients used by some of the biggest names in the food industry. And yes, the factory smells as good as it sounds… just be warned: you might always feel hungry at work!

We combine the supportive, down-to-earth feel of a close-knit local team with the backing and career opportunities of a global organisation.

Note: Diversity is recognised as a fundamental value and a source of strength. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel welcomed, valued, and respected and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.