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Location: Clitheroe | Hybrid Working Available
We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead and improve the End-to-End (E2E) Supply Chain for our Hot Eat Desserts (HED) category. Based at our Clitheroe site with hybrid working options, this role is key to delivering exceptional customer service (targeting >98.5%) while managing cost efficiency.
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape systems, processes, and people across a dynamic and fast-paced supply chain environment.
Roles & Responsibilities
E2E Supply Chain Improvement
1. Lead the development and implementation of processes, systems, and organisational enhancements to optimise the full supply chain.
2. Integrate new product development, demand planning, supply planning, production, logistics, and distribution to ensure best-in-class performance.
Supply Planning & Operations
3. Manage daily operations of the Clitheroe Supply Planning team, including MRP, production scheduling, and logistics.
4. Maintain an effective and efficient logistics function to support timely distribution.
5. Work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, Commercial, and Technical teams to deliver high customer service at the lowest cost.
Performance & Reporting
6. Ensure stock management processes are auditable and accurate.
7. Deliver regular performance reports and KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
8. Complete variance reporting and provide timely weekly/monthly cost forecasts.
Budget & Cost Management
9. Manage the Clitheroe Supply Chain budget, including cost control, stock levels, waste, and scheduling.
10. Ensure cost-effective planning and resource use aligned with operational capacity.
Team Leadership
11. Set clear objectives and lead performance reviews for the team.
12. Mentor, coach, and support development across the department.
13. Ensure all HR processes are followed, and foster a culture of open communication and continuous improvement.
Health & Safety
14. Lead the team in adhering to health and safety procedures.
15. Ensure a safe working environment and compliance with company policies.
What You’ll Need
Education & Experience
16. Degree-level qualification in a relevant field (e.g. Supply Chain, Business, Logistics).
17. Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end supply chains, ideally within FMCG or food manufacturing.
18. Strong track record in supply planning, production scheduling, and logistics.
19. Leadership experience with the ability to manage teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
Skills & Competencies
20. High level of computer and system literacy, including MRP/ERP systems.
21. Strong financial acumen and cost management skills.
22. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational abilities.
23. A flexible, proactive attitude with a passion for continuous improvement.
24. Commitment to health & safety, quality standards, and team development.
What can we offer you?
25. Competitive salary / rate of pay
26. 25 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holiday
27. Option to purchase additional annual leave
28. A day off work to support our charity partners
29. Flexible working options
30. Pension
31. Medical benefit
32. And access to a HUB that offers many discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers
About The Hain Celestial Group
Hain Celestial Group is a leading health and wellness company whose purpose is to inspire healthier living for people, communities and the planet through better-for-you brands. For more than 30 years, our portfolio of beloved brands has intentionally focused on delivering nutrition and well-being that positively impacts today and tomorrow. Headquartered in Hoboken, N.J., Hain Celestial’s products across snacks, baby/kids, beverages, meal preparation, and personal care, are marketed and sold in over 75 countries around the world. Our leading brands include Garden Veggie™ snacks, Terra® chips, Garden of Eatin’® snacks, Earth’s Best® and Ella’s Kitchen® baby and kids foods, Celestial Seasonings® teas, Joya® and Natumi® plant-based beverages, Greek Gods® yogurt, Cully & Sully®, Imagine® and New Covent Garden® soups, Yves® and Linda McCartney’s® (under license) meat-free, and Alba Botanica® natural sun care, among others.
Hain Celestial UK In the UK, Hain is one of the UK's leading food companies. We create food and drink products with natural goodness at their core. We're the business behind a host of household brands - Hartley's jams and jellies, Sun-Pat peanut butters, New Covent Garden Soup Co., Linda McCartney's meat free food, and Yorkshire Provender to name a few. Nearly half of our business is private label - we create quality freshly prepared fruit and juices, desserts, soups, sweet spreads and meat free products for our retail partners. Over our sites up and down the UK, we employ circa 1,200 people in roles within Production, Supply Chain, Product Development, Sales and Marketing, and through to our Finance, HR, IT and beyond. Each of our colleagues is vital to our continued success. That's why we target the best talent, and help to develop them through the ranks.
Our Values
Own It – I am empowered and accountable for improving Hain’s business results and impact
Win Together – I collaborate with others to grow, deliver and celebrate success.
Foster Inclusion – I create an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued for their uniqueness.
Be Curious – I explore ideas & insights with a growth mindset.
Our Purpose
To inspire healthier living for people, communities & the planet through better-for-you brands
Our Mission
To build purpose-driven brands that make healthier living more attainable by empowering our people, engaging our partners, and living our lives.
If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you in the right way.
If Hain Celestial sounds like the company you'd like to contribute your energy and enthusiasm towards, and come on an exciting journey with us, then we can't wait to hear from you!
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