Supply Chain Manager in Food
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 to £50,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 April 2026 |
| Location: | Chesterfield, Derbyshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Fresh Start Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 11110 |
Summary
Ref 11110
Supply Chain Manager in Food
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
£50,000 plus company bonus, excellent holidays, life assurance and private healthcare
We have a fantastic opportunity to join an established and expanding food company based on the outskirts of Chesterfield, Derbyshire. They need an experienced Supply Chain Manger who want to be part of something big, drive forward change and rolling up their sleeves to get the job done.
The role of the Supply Chain Manager
As the Supply Chain Manager, you’ll take full ownership of planning, coordinating, and optimising all supply chain activities that keep our factory and commercial operations running smoothly. You will oversee materials procurement, production planning, inventory control, goods-in/goods-out operations, and warehouse management. This is a hands-on, fast-moving role that plays a critical part in our continued growth as a purpose-led food brand.
Duties the of the Supply Chain Manager
Materials & Procurement
• Source, order, and manage all raw materials, packaging, and consumables
• Help drive our cost saving agenda through various procurement initiatives and tenders
Production Planning
• Translate sales forecasts into short & longer term production plans, ensuring we maintain strong supply levels, as well as efficient production plans for the factory
• Own the factory production planning process, ensuring we balance strong stock & supply levels, versus efficient production plans
Inventory Management
• Own raw material & finished goods stock accuracy, as well as stock control procedures
Warehouse, Goods-In & Goods-Out
• Oversee all warehouse operations
• Manage goods-in including quality checks, as well as our goods-out process
What our client is looking for in their Supply Chain Manager
• Experience in Food Manufacturing supply chain, operations and planning management
• Strong understanding of procurement, production planning, inventory control, warehousing, and logistics
• Confident with ERP/MRP systems and strong Excel skills
• A proactive, hands-on self-starter able to manage multiple priorities, whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail throughout
This vacancy is being advertised by Fresh Start Recruitment (UK) who are acting as an Employment Agency.
Due to the high volumes of applications, we are currently receiving, unfortunately we are only able to contact candidates who are successful in progressing to the next stage.
If you have not been contacted within 7 days of your application, then please presume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
Supply Chain Manager in Food
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
£50,000 plus company bonus, excellent holidays, life assurance and private healthcare
We have a fantastic opportunity to join an established and expanding food company based on the outskirts of Chesterfield, Derbyshire. They need an experienced Supply Chain Manger who want to be part of something big, drive forward change and rolling up their sleeves to get the job done.
The role of the Supply Chain Manager
As the Supply Chain Manager, you’ll take full ownership of planning, coordinating, and optimising all supply chain activities that keep our factory and commercial operations running smoothly. You will oversee materials procurement, production planning, inventory control, goods-in/goods-out operations, and warehouse management. This is a hands-on, fast-moving role that plays a critical part in our continued growth as a purpose-led food brand.
Duties the of the Supply Chain Manager
Materials & Procurement
• Source, order, and manage all raw materials, packaging, and consumables
• Help drive our cost saving agenda through various procurement initiatives and tenders
Production Planning
• Translate sales forecasts into short & longer term production plans, ensuring we maintain strong supply levels, as well as efficient production plans for the factory
• Own the factory production planning process, ensuring we balance strong stock & supply levels, versus efficient production plans
Inventory Management
• Own raw material & finished goods stock accuracy, as well as stock control procedures
Warehouse, Goods-In & Goods-Out
• Oversee all warehouse operations
• Manage goods-in including quality checks, as well as our goods-out process
What our client is looking for in their Supply Chain Manager
• Experience in Food Manufacturing supply chain, operations and planning management
• Strong understanding of procurement, production planning, inventory control, warehousing, and logistics
• Confident with ERP/MRP systems and strong Excel skills
• A proactive, hands-on self-starter able to manage multiple priorities, whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail throughout
This vacancy is being advertised by Fresh Start Recruitment (UK) who are acting as an Employment Agency.
Due to the high volumes of applications, we are currently receiving, unfortunately we are only able to contact candidates who are successful in progressing to the next stage.
If you have not been contacted within 7 days of your application, then please presume that you have not been successful on this occasion.