Supply Chain Manager - 6 month FTC (View to go perm)

Supply Chain Manager | 6-Month FTC (View to Permanent)

London | 4 Days Office | £70,000-£75,000 + Benefits

We are partnered with a well-known restaurant group who are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join the business on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract, with a strong possibility of the role becoming permanent. You'll play a key role in ensuring a resilient, scalable and high-performing supply chain that supports a fast-paced retail operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has operated within a restaurant, hospitality or multi-site food retail environment and enjoys improving processes, strengthening supplier relationships and driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

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• Lead the day-to-day supply chain operation across a nationwide multi-site business, ensuring excellent product availability.
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• Develop and implement supply chain strategies that improve resilience, efficiency and customer service.
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• Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers, distributors and suppliers, driving performance against agreed KPIs and service levels.
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• Monitor inventory performance, optimise stock holding and minimise waste while maintaining high availability.
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• Identify operational risks and implement contingency plans to protect continuity of supply.
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• Build reporting tools and dashboards to improve visibility across forecasting, inventory and supplier performance.
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• Analyse operational data to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
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• Standardise supply chain processes and introduce scalable ways of working as the business continues to grow.
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• Partner closely with Procurement, Commercial, Finance and Operations teams to support new product launches, business change and estate growth.
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• Drive supplier performance reviews, introducing measurable improvement plans where required.
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• Support ongoing development of systems, automation and reporting to reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
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• Act as the key escalation point for supply chain issues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations during peak trading periods.
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About You

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• Previous Supply Chain Management experience within a restaurant, hospitality, foodservice or multi-site food retail environment.
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• Immediately available or within a 1 month notice period (MAX)
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• Strong experience managing third-party logistics (3PL), distributors and complex supplier networks.
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• A proven track record of maintaining high service levels across a fast-paced, multi-site operation.
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• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, reporting and dashboard creation.
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• Experience using ERP, MRP and wider supply chain management systems.
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• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and turn insight into action.
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• Experience improving inventory management, forecasting and supply planning processes.
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• Excellent commercial awareness and supplier relationship management skills.
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• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively in a changing environment.
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• A collaborative leadership style with experience working across Procurement, Operations, Commercial and Finance functions.
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• Knowledge of food safety, compliance and supply chain best practice within a food-led business.
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If you're an experienced Supply Chain Manager looking to make an immediate impact within a growing, fast-moving consumer business, we'd love to hear from you.