Supply Chain Manager - 6 month Contract

Supply Chain Manager - FMCG / Food Import
Initially 6 month contract
Exeter (M5 access)
up to £60,000 DOE pro rata

Hybrid Working available after Training

We are recruiting an experienced Supply Chain Manager initially for a 6 month contract for a growing International Food Importer based in Exeter.

This is a senior-level position with full ownership of the end-to-end supply chain, from procurement and import through to UK distribution and customer delivery.


This role would suit a commercially minded supply chain professional with strong FMCG or Food/Drink experience and a solid understanding of import and customs procedures.


 
Key Responsibilities
·Analysis of sales and promotional data
·Customs clearance and import compliance (HMRC / EORI)
·Delivery route optimisation (FTL, groupage, collections)
·Negotiating prices and controlling logistics costs
·P&L review and cost reporting
·Coordinating product launches with suppliers and logistics partners
·Ensuring full legal and operational compliance with UK import regulations
 
Required Experience
·Proven experience in a Supply Chain Manager or Senior Supply Chain role
·FMCG experience (Food or Drink highly desirable)
·Strong knowledge of import/export and customs clearance processes
·Experience managing European supply routes into the UK
·Commercial awareness with financial and cost-control experience
·Confident stakeholder management skills
·Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
 
Salary & Benefits
·Salary  £60,000 DOE pro rata 
·Hybrid working (2-3 days from home)
·Pension scheme

If you are an experienced Supply Chain Manager looking for autonomy, ownership and the opportunity to shape supply operations within a fast-moving food business, we would love to hear from you.