Senior Supply Chain Manager (KYSSCM0206) Craigavon, Northern Ireland
Salary: GBP 60,000 - GBP 70,000 per annum + Package
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Supply Chain Manager to join a leading food manufacturing business. This is a strategic leadership role with responsibility for the end‑to‑end supply chain function, ensuring products, materials, and information move efficiently through the business while maintaining exceptional customer service levels, operational performance, and cost control. The successful candidate will lead planning, procurement, warehousing, logistics, and supplier management activities while playing a key role in supporting business growth and continuous improvement initiatives.
The Role
Reporting directly to senior leadership, the manager will develop and deliver the supply chain strategy, ensuring alignment with customer demand, production capability, and wider business objectives. The role involves leading high‑performing teams across planning, materials management, procurement, warehousing and logistics, driving operational excellence while maintaining a strong focus on service, quality, cost and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and execute the site’s supply chain strategy to support business growth and customer requirements.
* Lead integrated planning activities, balancing customer demand with operational capacity.
* Drive long‑term supply planning, inventory optimisation and service performance.
* Provide strategic leadership across all supply chain functions.
Planning & Inventory Management
* Oversee forecasting, demand planning and supply planning activities.
* Ensure effective production scheduling and material availability.
* Optimise inventory levels while reducing waste and excess stock.
* Drive improvements in planning accuracy and supply chain visibility.
* Lead procurement activities across raw materials, packaging and indirect spend categories.
* Develop strong supplier partnerships and negotiate commercial agreements.
* Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement initiatives.
* Manage supply risks through robust contingency planning and sourcing strategies.
Warehousing & Logistics
* Oversee warehousing and distribution operations.
* Manage logistics providers and external supply chain partners.
* Drive improvements in service performance, efficiency and cost management.
* Ensure full product traceability and supply chain compliance.
* Champion lean thinking and operational excellence throughout the supply chain.
* Lead system and process improvements to enhance efficiency and decision‑making.
* Utilise data and analytics to drive performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
* Support business transformation and digitalisation initiatives.
Compliance & Governance
* Ensure compliance with all relevant food safety, quality, environmental and customer standards.
* Maintain audit readiness across all supply chain functions.
* Support sustainability initiatives focused on waste reduction, efficiency and environmental performance.
The Person
* Significant senior supply chain leadership experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or other fast‑moving production environments.
* Proven success managing planning, procurement, logistics, warehousing and materials functions.
* Strong understanding of retailer supply chains and customer service requirements.
* Experience operating in complex, high‑volume environments with fluctuating demand.
* Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
* Experience using ERP, MRP and advanced planning systems.
* Degree qualification in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business or a related discipline.
What's on Offer?
* Above market salary package
* Performance‑related bonus
* Enhanced benefits package
* Opportunity to shape and influence supply chain strategy
* Senior leadership role within a growing business
* Long‑term career progression opportunities
* Collaborative and ambitious working environment
This is an outstanding opportunity for a strategic supply chain professional seeking a high‑impact leadership position within a successful and growing manufacturing business.
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