Overview
Supply Chain Manager role at Seatriever International Holdings Limited.
Location: Northwich
Salary: Based on experience
Hours: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Purpose
To lead and manage Seatriever's global supply chain operations, ensuring robust planning, efficient procurement, timely production, and effective logistics management. The role ensures products are available to meet customer and retailer demand, while driving cost efficiency, service quality, and continuous improvement across the supply chain.
Accountabilities
* Planning & Forecasting
* Procurement & Production
* Logistics & Distribution
* Warehouse & 3PL Management
* Performance & Reporting
* Team Leadership
Responsibilities
* Develop and manage demand and inventory forecasts, considering seasonality, promotions, and retailer commitments.
* Ensure stock availability meets global customer requirements while maintaining lean inventory levels.
* Oversee the placement and tracking of purchase orders with factories.
* Ensure accurate and timely goods receipts, delivery notes, and SKU set-ups in SAP.
* Liaise with Far East factories to manage bulk and sample production.
* Manage freight activity across sea, land and air, liaising with freight forwarders and 3PL providers.
* Approve shipping schedules and freight costs, ensuring shipments meet customer delivery deadlines and customs compliance.
* Maintain tracking records for all shipments and resolve queries promptly.
* Oversee warehouse operations through 3PL partners to ensure timely and accurate stock receipt, storage, and distribution.
* Monitor warehouse performance against agreed service levels.
* Track and report supply chain KPIs to senior management.
* Propose and deliver supply chain improvements in cost, efficiency, and service levels.
* Ensure accurate internal reporting via ERP and databases.
* Manage, coach and develop team members within the supply chain function.
* Role model the required behaviours and foster collaboration across the business.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic, fast-growing company
* A collaborative and flexible working environment
* Real ownership and variety in your day-to-day role
* A team that genuinely values your input and supports your development
What We Need From You
* Strong analytical and numerical ability
* Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
* Effective leadership and team management
* Strong commercial awareness
* Collaborative and team focused
* Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement
* Tenacious and adaptable
* Proven experience in a supply chain management or senior planning role - experience managing international supply chains and working with Far East suppliers
* Experience in FMCG or consumer goods environment
* Experience managing freight, warehousing, and 3PL providers
About Seatreiver
Seatreiver International is a dynamic and innovative consumer goods company based in the UK, best known for creating illooms, the world's first and leading brand of LED light-up balloons. Since their launch in 2008, illooms have illuminated millions of celebrations across the globe. Were a passionate, close-knit team with a global reach, and were looking for like-minded people to help us grow.
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