At GCB we work hard to achieve our goal of becoming the world’s preferred and leading cocoa partner. Driven by our unwavering commitment to quality and innovation, we continuously strive to deliver outstanding personal cocoa and chocolate solutions to meet the needs of our valued customers, growing together with them in long-term partnerships.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join our growing business. This new role will optimise the site’s supply chain processes, aligning logistics and inventory management activities with sourcing and demand forecasts, working in collaboration with stakeholders across key Departments. Strong experience in S&OP methods, 3PL management and stakeholder management will be key to your success in this role.
As a member of the site Management Team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the success of the business and grow alongside it, directly managing existing Warehouse & Logistics teams.
Essential skills and experiences:
- 5+ years supply chain management and FMCG (ideally Food) manufacturing and distribution experience.
- Strong experience in S&OP methods
- Strong experience of 3PL management and contract negotiation.
- People management skills: you have experience managing teams to deliver and can demonstrate leadership of your function.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions, while also ensuring the business aligns with ethical and customer-focused principles
- Project Management: Able to drive projects forward with a strong sense of autonomy, responsibility, and business acumen, ensuring alignment and prioritisation across Departments to ensure customer needs are met.
- Effective communication: the ability to build trust with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Perseverance to deliver results: you are not constrained by a first ‘no’ from suppliers, customers or colleagues. You drive customer focus throughout the organisation and have a continuous improvement mindset.
- Solid skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Desirable skills and experiences:
- Experience supporting ERP system implementation (ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Business Central)
- Knowledge of cocoa/chocolate supply chain and manufacture.
- Knowledge of the industry’s offering in terms of capabilities, products, innovation, as well as understanding the key players, customers and competitors, in the world of chocolate
- A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, or related field
In this role you will:
- Execute supply chain strategies that enable achievement of annual volume and margin goals, ensuring alignment with company objectives and tailoring plans to address specific market conditions and client needs.
- Oversee demand and supply planning, forecasting processes in alignment with business objectives.
- Optimise the site’s end-to-end supply chain to maximise performance in inventory management, lead time and OTD ensuring effective inbound material scheduling to ensure it is in line with business requirements and inventory target.
- Drive implementation of key supply chain infrastructure and process improvement projects.
- Oversee all transport operations, maintain strong relationships with freight carriers, and ensure timely, cost-effective deliveries.
- Manage warehouse processes to ensure efficient storage, inventory control, and distribution, ensuring products are handled and stored correctly.
- Work closely with Sales, Finance, Procurement, Production and Quality teams to align logistics with sourcing and demand planning, ensuring smooth operations.
- Implement high-quality service standards and collaborate with the Sales team to explore new ways of engaging with customers and growing the business.
- Ensure all logistics activities comply with safety and quality regulations, maintaining product integrity throughout transportation and storage.
- Maintain optimal stock levels, using just-in-time practices to balance availability with demand while avoiding excess stock.
- Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency while maintaining high operational standards.
- Identify potential risks, such as supply chain disruptions or compliance issues, and implement strategies to mitigate them.
- Lead and support the Warehouse & Logistics teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct capacity planning in collaboration with key stakeholders.
Working Pattern: 09.00 – 17.00, Monday - Friday
We Offer:
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme: 5% Employee pension contributions are matched by 5% Employer pension contribution.
- 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 25 days after 2 years’ service.
- Private Medical Insurance
- Free on-site parking and hot drinks
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £60,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Relocation assistance
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Glemsford CO10 7QR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
