Supply Chain Manager

Premier Foods


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Ashford
Contract type: Full time
Based in Ashford, Kent (TN24 0LU)

Salary circa £68,000 per annum + car allowance + bonus + private medical insurance

Our site in Ashford is recruiting for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead the factory Supply Chain and Logistics teams. You will be lead short term planning and execution of inbound raw and pack materials, finished goods scheduling and dispatch to have the right stock, labour and transport available to meet a varying forecast.

This role is a key interface with central planning and commercial teams and sits as part of our Site Leadership Team at the Ashford site, partnering Operations to identify and deliver efficiency improvements.

What we need from you:

  • Previous experience as a Supply Chain/Planning Manager from a manufacturing or logistics background (Food/FMCG ideally)
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills, capable of building and maintaining relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels
  • Experienced people leader who has led multi-disciplined teams and projects
  • Experience utilising supply chain planning systems (ideally SAP and Kinnaxis)


What you'll be doing:

  • Providing leadership of the planning and logistics teams on site
  • Developing strategic improvement plans for supply chain processes and practices across the site
  • Contributing to the overall strategic direction of the site, ensuring targets and milestones are hit
  • Collaborating with Operational teams to ensure labour is available to meet all short-term plans and capacity is correctly planned and balanced in our planning systems


What we offer in return:

  • Salary circa £68,000 per annum
  • Car allowance
  • Bonus
  • Private medical insurance
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Sharesave scheme
  • Enhanced pension with life assurance


A Great British Food Company

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 13 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country.

Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 90% of British households.

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

How to apply

To apply for this job you need to authorize on our website. If you don't have an account yet, please register.

Post a resume

Similar jobs

Seasonal Store Assistant

Sweaty Betty, Ashford
2 weeks ago
Current employees, please apply in Workday.Wolverine Worldwide is a global marketer of branded footwear, apparel, and accessories. With an established global footprint that spans approximately 200 countries and territories, as well as a rock-solid infrastructure, Wolverine Worldwide is dedicated to advancing the following brands that comprise the ever expanding portfolio: Bates, Chaco, Cat Footwear, Harley Davidson Footwear, Merrell, Saucony, Sweaty...

Parts Sales Representative - Commercial Vehicles

Channel Commercials PLC, Ashford
2 weeks ago
We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Vehicle Parts Sales Representative based at our Ashford depot. As a member of the Parts Sales team you will sell Van and HGV parts to trade and fleet customers in Kent, East Sussex and the South East London area.Key responsibilities include: - Servicing a group of targeted customers, undertaking regular visits (eg...

Mixed Tax Senior

ACCA Careers, Ashford
4 weeks ago
We are seeking a Mixed Tax Senior to join a professional services team in Ashford. The role involves managing and advising on various tax matters, ensuring compliance and providing exceptional support to clients.Client DetailsThis professional services firm operates as a well-established, medium-sized organisation. It is dedicated to providing expert tax services and advice to a diverse client base, focusing on...