Company description:
At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations'? worth of expertise that goes into making our bakery products allows us to continue a tradition of baking inherited over the past 141 years.
Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn't allow us to rest on our laurels. We are pioneers of the industry and ambitious market leaders, always seeking to challenge ourselves and convention. It is part of our philosophy to provide honest good sense on issues of health and well-being, helping the whole family to enjoy our products as part of a healthy, balanced diet, through a range of products to suit all meal occasions, lifestyles and tastes.
Job description:
Customer Supply Chain Manager (Supply Chain Partners and Branded)
Location: Bolton (with regular travel)
Contract:12-Month Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
Salary:£50,000+ based on experience (also includes car allowance)
Reports to: Customer Supply Chain Director
Direct Reports: 3 (covering Iceland and Co-Op accounts)
Start Date: September/October 2025
At Warburtons, we dont just bake breadwe build careers. As our new Customer Supply Chain Manager, youll be at the heart of our supply chain partners and branded operations, ensuring our iconic products reach Iceland and Co-Op with precision, pace and pride.
Youll lead a team of three, driving performance, collaboration and continuous improvement across the supply chain. This is a hands-on, commercially focused role where youll work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver unbeatable service and availability.
The Recipe To manage and lead the customer supply chain to ensure great service to our customers each day with specific focus on supply chain partners & Branded Customers. To ensure internal end to end engagement, external customer and supplier engagement and especially for seasonal service and business budget requirements.
What Youll Be Responsible For
Leading and developing a high-performing team of three direct reports
Managing end-to-end supply chain operations for Iceland and Co-Op
Collaborating with supply chain partners to optimise service levels and cost efficiency
Driving forecast accuracy, stock availability and on-shelf presence
Supporting Joint Business Plans and promotional execution
Championing Warburtons values and embedding best-in-class supply chain practices
Leveraging data-driven insights to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement
Showcasing our Best in Class credentials, as recognised in the latest Advantage Survey
Essential Ingredients Proven experience in customer supply chain management, ideally within FMCG
Strong leadership skills with a passion for coaching and developing others
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
Experience working with 3PPLs and/or major UK retailers is a plus
Extra Dough At last and by no means least you will want to know what your breads worth:
£50k+ based on experience (also includes Car allowance)
A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
Family time is important to us and we know it will be to you, so you will have 5 weeks holiday and bank hols. Plus the opportunity to purchase up to an extra weeks annual leave
Award winning pension scheme with company contributions up to7%
Private medical insurance, health screening and life assurance
Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website
Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service
The chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced, iconic British brand
Ready to Rise with Us?
If youre looking for a role where you can lead, grow and make a differencethis could be your next great move. Apply now and help us continue our journey to be Britains Best Food Business.
We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do.
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