Supply Chain Manager

Ready to take ownership of inbound logistics across a fast-paced, international supply chain?

The Advocate Group is partnering with a globally recognised, high-growth drinks business to find a Supply Chain Manager – Inbound Logistics to join its EMEA Operations team.

This is an opportunity to take the lead on the movement of raw materials across a complex, multi-market supply chain, ensuring manufacturing operations have the materials they need, when they need them. From transport performance and supplier relationships to cost management and continuous improvement, you’ll play a key role in keeping the network moving.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving operational challenges and know how to bring people together to deliver results, this could be the next step for you.

What you’ll be doing

• Own inbound logistics: Lead the movement of raw materials across the EMEA network, ensuring timely deliveries, efficient stock transfers and continuity of supply to manufacturing and storage locations.
• Drive transport performance: Oversee inbound road, ocean and air freight where required, managing capacity, lead times, shipment priorities and operational risks.
• Manage key partnerships: Build strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturing partners, carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers and warehouse providers, holding partners accountable for service and performance.
• Control costs: Monitor inbound logistics spend, support tenders and commercial reviews, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency without compromising service.
• Champion compliance: Ensure logistics activities meet customs requirements, company policies and operational procedures, working closely with internal compliance teams to manage risk.
• Use data to drive decisions: Maintain accurate logistics systems and master data, track performance and identify opportunities to improve visibility, processes and network efficiency.
• Collaborate across the business: Work closely with Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance, Inventory and Customs & Compliance to align priorities and resolve challenges.
• Lead and develop your team: Manage, coach and support two Logistics Coordinators, setting clear expectations and building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in supply chain management, particularly inbound logistics and raw material flows.
• Experience within an FMCG, drinks or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of transport operations, logistics networks and third-party logistics providers.
• Experience managing suppliers, carriers and external logistics partners, with the confidence to challenge performance and drive improvements.
• Commercial awareness, including logistics cost management and involvement in tenders or supplier negotiations.
• Strong systems and data skills, ideally including SAP and Transport Management Systems.
• A solid understanding of customs, compliance, operational risk and process governance.
• Previous team leadership experience, with the ability to coach, develop and motivate others.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

This is a role for someone who enjoys taking ownership, challenging the status quo and making things happen.

Think you have what it takes? Apply today or get in touch with The Advocate Group to find out more.

The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

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