Supply Chain Manager

As a Supply Chain Manager,  you will oversee and optimise our supply chain operations, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and high performance. Your role will involve coordinating with suppliers, managing inventory, and implementing strategic initiatives to streamline processes. By leveraging your expertise, you will significantly improve Greene King's supply chain efficiency, reducing costs and enhancing overall productivity. You will also play a crucial role in supporting and leading your team, fostering a collaborative environment, and providing guidance to achieve our collective goals. Your leadership will be instrumental in driving continuous improvement and maintaining high standards within the supply chain department.

Join us at Greene King the country's leading pub company and brewer, where our mission is to pour happiness into lives and become the pride of great British hospitality. We have something special, deeply rooted in our 220-year brewing and pub history, creating the business we are proudly known for today. Still today our 39,000 strong team are the guardians of what’s wholly British, the pub experience.  

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career. 
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more…

This role is a Manager (M2) Career Band

Your Role as Supply Chain Manager 

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Supply Chain Manager to oversee and manage our 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) open book contract operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient and cost-effective logistics and supply chain processes, maintaining strong relationships with our 3PL providers, and driving continuous improvement in service delivery.

3PL Management:

• Monitor 3PL performance metrics, including on-time delivery, accuracy, product availability and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and audits of 3PL providers.
• Resolve any operational issues and escalate as necessary.

Supply Chain Optimisation:

• Analyse and improve supply chain processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs, aligned with a Pub first approach.
• Develop and maintain supply chain risk management strategies.

 Stakeholder Communication:

• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on supply chain performance.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless supply chain operations, interfacing with Trade Channels to support growth & innovation.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings, ensuring delivery to plan and budget, whilst ensuring no impact to service.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency.

New Menus and Key Events Planning:

• Ensure the successful planning and execution of new menus and key events, such as Christmas, from an operational standpoint.
• Ensure all recycling is collected according to the schedule within the North/South Supply Chain.
• Oversee and manage brand swaps and investments to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery from a North/South Supply Chain perspective.

Team

• Oversee a team of supply chain coordinators, focusing on their development and growth plans.

What you'll bring.....

• Previous experience in supply chain management, with demonstrable experience managing 3PL providers.
• Strong understanding of logistics and supply chain principles.
• Proven experience in managing open book contracts.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyse data and make data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software and tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and lead team through major events and complex projects
• FMCG Multi-temp Supply chain experience.

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