Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager

My client is a growing business who serves customers across the UK and Ireland that specialises in a range of pet treats. Due to continued growth, they are currently seeking a Supply Chain Manager to join their team based in Belfast.

This is a Full-Time, Permanent Position.

Hours of work: Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 5pm.

With a salary of £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience).

Job Purpose:

You will be responsible for the day-to-day supply chain, ensuring frozen and ambient products are manufactured, purchased, stored and delivered accurately and efficiently. Translate sales forecasts into practical production and purchasing plans, balancing availability, cost, shelf life and working capital.

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant supply chain, operations or production planning experience within FMCG, food, pet food or a comparable product business, managing multiple suppliers, SKUs and stock locations.
• Strong demand planning and inventory management skills, with experience converting sales forecasts into production and purchasing plans.
• Experience coordinating international freight and working with customs agents or freight forwarders on shipment documentation.
• Ability to coordinate drivers, contractors or logistics partners, communicate priorities and monitor service; commercial awareness of purchasing costs, freight and stock investment.
• Current driving licence required, with occasional travel and flexibility to meet operational needs.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Own a rolling demand and supply plan by SKU, incorporating seasonality, promotions, new listings and product launches with input from Commercial and Marketing.
• Translate forecasts into production and purchasing requirements, allowing for supplier lead times, minimum order quantities, packaging availability and capacity.
• Maintain accurate stock visibility across internal and third-party locations, including goods in transit. Manage stock cover, reorder levels, shelf life and stock reconciliations, taking early action on shortages or excess stock.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with manufacturing partners in the UK, Europe and India.
• Agree production schedules, track progress and resolve delays, shortages and quality issues.
• Ensure ingredients, packaging and approved product information are available ahead of production. Coordinate first production runs, new launches and packaging transitions.
• Raise and manage purchase orders; track delivery dates and supplier performance; check invoices against agreed prices, orders and goods received within delegated authority.
• Coordinate movements of frozen and ambient goods between Great Britain, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, continental Europe and India, working with freight forwarders, customs agents and hauliers.
• Coordinate shipment and customs documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists and relevant health or product documents, confirming requirements with specialist partners before dispatch.
• Monitor freight, storage and handling costs, compare transport options and maintain clear arrival schedules. Oversee third-party storage and fulfilment, including stock accuracy, temperature controls, traceability and delivery performance.
• Manage distribution across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Coordinate two contract drivers, agreeing availability, planning delivery routes and schedules, and monitoring delivery service.