Find Your Dream Supply Chain Job in United Kingdom

Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 Location: London (Hybrid)

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Applications Lead to take ownership of our core business systems, with a strong focus on supply chain ERP platforms (such as Sage), Anaplan, and modern workplace technologies including Microsoft Azure and Office 365. This role is ideal for someone with a semi-technical understanding of business applications who thrives in fast-paced environments like logistics, supply chain, or FMCG, and who can bridge the gap between IT and business operations.

Reporting to the Enterprise Applications Manager and working closely with the Finance Director, you will ensure our application landscape is secure, scalable, and aligned with business goals.

• Lead the day-to-day management and continuous improvement of ERP (e.g., Sage), Anaplan, and other core business systems.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across platforms, with a focus on master data management.
• Act as the IT subject matter expert for supply chain and logistics applications, ensuring business needs are met.
• Manage system configurations, integrations (EDI, FTP, APIs), and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Oversee user access, security roles, and compliance with IT governance policies.
• Administer Anaplan: user provisioning, data loads, and minor UX updates.
• Collaborate with vendors and integration partners for support and enhancements.
• Provide guidance and training to internal users on best practices and system usage.
• Maintain technical documentation and support DevOps practices.
• Participate in testing, change control, and roadmap planning for application upgrades and new features.
• Ensure systems are optimized for self-service reporting and analytics.
• Contribute to strategic decisions on application architecture and future platform investments.

• Hands-on experience with supply chain ERP systems (e.g., Sage, Oracle NetSuite, Dynamics 365).
• Strong familiarity with Anaplan and its role in planning and forecasting.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Office 365, Intune, and cloud governance.
• Understanding of cloud-based collaboration tools like SharePoint and Azure Blob Storage.
• Experience in logistics, supply chain, or FMCG industries is highly desirable.
• Technically literate with the ability to understand and manage system integrations and configurations.
• Excellent communication skills - able to liaise effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
• A logical thinker with strong attention to detail and a proactive, self-motivated approach.
• Passionate about technology, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Your new company This growing company has an excellent reputation as an employer of choice in the supply chain and logistics sector. They are renowned for their collaborative employee focus to ensure they attract and retain the best colleagues in their sector. This role will be working alongside the Financial Controller with the successful candidate becoming an influential and highly valued part of a complex business. It is a truly global business, with good growth and opportunities to collaborate with the wider finance team of 30 in the UK and over 1,000 colleagues globally across multiple centres of excellence. Your new role This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract working in a busy, broad role. The core responsibilities include:
Reconciliation of supplier statements
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• Establish a comprehensive human rights supply chain governance process. Ensuring an effective policy and strategy, aligned with the Bakkavor responsible sourcing objectives.
• Develop a comprehensive human rights risk assessment to evaluate and identify the Bakkavor supply chain risks and help prioritise actions and engagement with suppliers where identified.
• Ensure Human Rights requirements and measures are considered and integrated into supplier selection and evaluation. Providing data to help inform Procurement/ Responsible Sourcing decision making.
• Collaborate with Bakkavor supply chain, to enhance their understanding and implementation of human rights requirements and ensure appropriate mitigations are in place to minimise risk and build capacity. Work with suppliers in a timely manner to create action plans to address any identified human rights risks or non-compliance issues.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including customers, NGOs, industry groups (FNET/Sedex), to stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in responsible sourcing and communicate where necessary the Bakkavor position and plan.
• Engage in industry-wide efforts, to advance human rights standards in the food supply chain through partnerships, initiatives, and joint projects.
• Represent the Bakkavor business in customer or stakeholder audits where appropriate, following up on any gaps, or non-conformances required to ensure closure.
• Manage supply chain third-party audits and outcomes for human rights due diligence, to ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and international human rights frameworks, following up on any gaps, or non-conformances identified to ensure an appropriate standards in the supply chain.
• Ensure that you are operating in a safe manner and in a safe environment at all times. Working with the SHE teams in Bakkavor to identify risk mitigation where necessary.

• Excellent communicator at all levels, internally and externally.
• Excellent influencing skills to bring about effective alignment or change with key stakeholders.
• Adept at understanding and implementing business systems that will help drive change and deliver on targets
• Good level of influencing skills, to work with suppliers, customers and sites at senior levels.
• Team player with a can-do approach, willing to support the wider function.
• Minimum 5 years in food industry, preferably in a human rights/ethical trade role in a complex food supply chain, auditor experience or supplier relationship management advantageous.
• Proven track record of working with and influencing suppliers and customers in the food industry.
• In-depth knowledge and/or experience of global human rights standards and frameworks.

• Life Assurance (2.5 x salary)
• Short Term Bonus Scheme up to 20% of annual salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Staff Shop
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• MyBargains Discount Platform
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Free Independent Mortgage Advice
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A Range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans)
• Discounted tutoring for children
• Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary
• Private Medical Insurance (employee & family cover)
• Cash allowance (car) - £8,400
• Free Carparking

Purpose

To meet all regulatory and customer quality requirements relating to ISO9001, ISO14001, cGMP and relevant dispatch and transport regulations.

Meet the OTIF performance targets agreed with internal and external customers, with respect to timely preparation and dispatch of product shipments.

To coordinate inward process relief (IPR) system within the Supply Chain team and report to Supply Chain Supervisor.

Control raw material supplier qualification system and report back to Supply Chain team

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Ensure that all Environment, Health & Safety requirements are met including (but not limited to) workplace organisation, work instructions, risk assessments, permit issuing and control, COSHH assessments, housekeeping standards, and operating within the environmental permit.

Provision of all documentation to facilitate sales and sample shipments leaving site.

Organisation of all modes of transport, Road, Sea, Air for shipments together with raising corresponding orders and invoices.

Maintain records of shipments and costs. Regularly review suppliers performance and costs to ensure optimum value for the business.

Close liaison with Production, Projects, Sales, and Quality Departments to ensure shipments leave site when required.

Ensure compliance with relevant Work Instructions and procedures.

Inform departments of any changes to transport regulations which impact on the business.

Provide cover in the absence of Supply Chain Supervisor.

Any other tasks that are commensurate within the Supply Chain.

Communication

Excellent confident and clear communication skills required between internal and external customers/suppliers

Key Interactions

Direction from

Supply Chain Management

Peers

Supply Chain Team, Commercial, QC, Production

Mentoring potential

S/C Apprentice

Skills & Qualifications

Education

Essential

ADR/IMDG/IATA current qualification

Desirable

Supply Chain Practitioner Standard, CIPS or Degree Qualification. DGSA qualified.

Key Skills

Essential

Export Compliance, Sound knowledge of shipping & storage of Hazardous Chemicals.

Work well under pressure & to strict deadlines, Energy & Drive, Cooperation, working safely, achieve

challenging targets, Professionalism, Open to change.

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

Our client, a major UK retail bank, provides every day banking services to over 17 million retail customers. The banks expertise and services span across Business Services, Corporate banking, Wealth Management, Group Functions, Retail and Investment Banking. On behalf of this organisation, AMS are looking for a Supply Chain Risk Manager for a contract until the end of 2025 based in London - hybrid working.

Purpose of the Role:

• To lead and manage operational risk and controls within our Supply Chain department. This role is essential in ensuring that our risk frameworks are adhered to and effectively integrated into business processes. The ideal candidate will possess a robust understanding of both business requirements and risk management principles, enabling them to strategically balance process agility with appropriate risk controls.

As a Supply Chain Risk Manager you will be responsible for:

• Owning and managing the operational risk and controls for the Supply Chain department in alignment with the bank's risk frameworks.
• Collaborating with business control teams, the second line of defence (2LOD), and internal audit to ensure comprehensive risk management across all supply chain activities.
• Developing and implementing risk and control measures that strike a balance between enabling agile business processes and maintaining appropriately scaled risk management practices.
• Acting as a bridge between business and risk language, translating complex risk concepts into understandable terms for stakeholders at all levels.
• Establishing monitoring mechanisms to review the effectiveness of controls and report findings to senior management, ensuring that risks are identified and managed proactively.
• Developing and delivering training programmes to enhance risk awareness and foster a culture of risk management within the Supply Chain team.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in processes, controls, and risk management practices, driving efficiency and effectiveness.

What we require from the candidate:

• Supply Chain Management experience.
• Financial Services experience.
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and methodologies.
• Excellent Stakeholder Management experience.
• A degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field. Professional qualifications in risk management (e.g., PRINCE2, Six Sigma) are advantageous.
• Experience of the use of Jagger and Process Unity are beneficial.

Next steps

This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business

Job Title: Commercial Supply Chain Manager

Location: Portsmouth

Contract: Hybrid 3 days onsite per week

Hours: 37.5 per week

Rates: 65-70,000 pa

Job Description

SRG are looking for a commercial supply chain manager to join international business process outsourcing and professional services company with a focus on the defence sector. The role is multi-disciplinary and involves interaction with a range of stakeholders both internal and external.

The Commercial Supply Chain Manager will be required to engage and provide commercial support across Operational, Programme and Finance workstreams in the management of all matters Equipment and Asset Management related. This will cover the whole contractual lifecycle, from development and agreement of proposals and their consequent implementation through subcontracts amendments, as well as the establishment and management of new suppliers from the origination and definition of requirement to the procurement, on-boarding and on-going management of delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Partnering and collaborating with senior management teams, and internal/ external Suppliers to provide pragmatic and viable solutions to commercial issues
• Building strong collaborative relationships with Customer and Supplier Commercial Teams
• Managing obligations, assumptions and dependencies across subcontracts
• Supporting the selection and onboarding of Suppliers including assisting Operational workstreams with the definition of requirement, evaluation of offers and the creation of subcontract documentation
• Supporting the Senior Commercial Manager in assessing and processing both top down (from the Customer) and bottom up (from Suppliers) change requirements including validating the requirements against the existing (sub)contract and critically assessing the proposed impact (including changes to prices)
• Support Operational Supplier owners in performance reviews both internally and with Supplier and the Customer
• Ensuring that all sub(contract) documentation are accurately conformed and kept up to date with agreed contract changes
• Operating as a trusted partner to the wider business, assisting with ad-hoc contract queries and advice
• Promoting a close working relationship between the business and the Commercial Team
• Identifying risks and opportunities, proposing appropriate solutions and mitigations
• Managing change control and tasking order requests to maximise the commercial opportunities
• Advising and assisting with relevant legislative changes (such as Data Protection)
• Ensuring all company commercial governance is followed
• Ensuring adherence to company commercial policies & procedures

Experience and Qualifications

• Experienced commercial individual who has a demonstrable track record of operating in complex contract environments with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commercial and Contracts experience (including drafting of subcontracts) with a demonstrable track record of pre- and post-contract commercial activity in a highly governed environment
• Skilled in employing a high degree of commercial acumen to inform and guide senior leadership
• Experienced in leading and delivering procurement activity in an equipment or complex services environment
• An ability to operate as a team player with a collaborative working style
• A strong influencer with the skills and experience to provide credible, pragmatic and commercial solutions to business problems, seeking win-win solutions wherever possible
• A resilient and positive approach to dealing with conflict without damaging relationships
• A determined and analytical approach to problem solving and able to use analytical data for decision making
• Ability to manage a high demand workload and prioritise effectively in time-bound situations.
• Ability to work flexibly over a wide geographical area (where required) and experience of working in a multi-site/mobile capacity combining working from home for potentially prolonged periods

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Supply Chain Manager Operations, Finance, Asset Defence Sector

Permanent SC Level position

£70,000 + Large Company Benefits

Portsmouth, Gosport, Hants 3 days, 2 days WFH

One of the UK s largest and most progressive commercial outsourcing companies to the Government, Defence, Public and Commercial sectors is seeking a Supply Chain Manager, Commercial Supply Chain Manager with experience across Operational, Programme/Finance Workstreams and the management of all matters Equipment and Assets.

The individual will either hold or be able to work towards SC Level and will be on site 3 days a week at defence establishments in Portsmouth and Gosport, 2 days WFH

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

Supply Chain Manager Operations, Finance, Asset Defence Sector

1. the management of Business As Usual supplier activity for a selection of strategically important Supply Chain Partners, some with a contract value of circa £20m per annum, including obligations management, change management and contract conformance
2. the management of Business As Usual Supplier activity for a selection of Training Equipment support and maintenance Suppliers, some with a contract value of circa £1m per annum, including obligations management, change management and contract conformance
3. provision of Commercial input to operational workstreams (including IT and Equipment and Asset Management) when required and as directed by the Senior Commercial Manager including supply chain management of a multitude of smaller value Suppliers
4. lead Business As Usual procurement activity to support the Equipment function including support to on-going change activity in the Royal Navy Submarine Training School (RNSTC) programme

Essential Skills & Experience

Supply Chain Manager Operations, Finance, Asset Defence Sector

# Experienced commercial individual who has a demonstrable track record of operating in complex contract environments with excellent written and verbal communication skills

# Commercial and Contracts experience (including drafting of subcontracts) with a demonstrable track record of pre- and post-contract commercial activity in a highly governed environment

# Skilled in employing a high degree of commercial acumen to inform and guide senior leadership

# Experienced in leading and delivering procurement activity in an equipment or complex services environment

# An ability to operate as a team player with a collaborative working style

# A strong influencer with the skills and experience to provide credible, pragmatic and commercial solutions to business problems, seeking win-win solutions wherever possible

# A resilient and positive approach to dealing with conflict without damaging relationships

# A determined and analytical approach to problem solving and able to use analytical data for decision making

# Ability to manage a high demand workload and prioritise effectively in time-bound situations.

# Ability to work flexibly over a wide geographical area (where required) and experience of working in a multi-site/mobile capacity combining working from home for potentially prolonged periods

I am seeking a Commercial Supply Chain Manager to join my client on a permanent basis. As the Commercial Supply Chain Manager, you will be required to engage and provide commercial support across Operational, Programme and Finance workstreams in the management of all matters Equipment and Asset Management related. This will cover the whole contractual lifecycle, from development and agreement of proposals and their consequent implementation through subcontracts amendments, as well as the establishment and management of new suppliers from the origination and definition of requirement to the procurement, on-boarding and on-going management of delivery Role: Commercial Supply Chain Manager Location: Portsmouth - Hybrid Hours: Monday to Friday,40 hours per week Salary: 70,000 Security Clearance: Must hold or be able to gain Security Clearance - UK Eyes only project Responsibilities

• Partnering and collaborating with senior management teams, and internal/ external Suppliers to provide pragmatic and viable solutions to commercial issues
• Building strong collaborative relationships with Customer and Supplier Commercial Teams
• Managing obligations, assumptions and dependencies across subcontracts
• Supporting the selection and onboarding of Suppliers including assisting Operational workstreams with the definition of requirement, evaluation of offers and the creation of subcontract documentation
• Supporting the Senior Commercial Manager in assessing and processing both top down (from the Customer) and bottom up (from Suppliers) change requirements including validating the requirements against the existing (sub)contract and critically assessing the proposed impact (including changes to prices)
• Support Operational Supplier owners in performance reviews both internally and with Supplier and the Customer
• Ensuring that all sub(contract) documentation are accurately conformed and kept up to date with agreed contract changes
• Operating as a trusted partner to the wider business, assisting with ad-hoc contract queries and advice
• Promoting a close working relationship between the business and the Commercial Team
• Identifying risks and opportunities, proposing appropriate solutions and mitigations
• Managing change control and tasking order requests to maximise the commercial opportunities
• Advising and assisting with relevant legislative changes (such as Data Protection)
• Ensuring all commercial governance is followed
• Ensuring adherence to company commercial policies & procedures

Requirements

• Experienced commercial individual who has a demonstrable track record of operating in complex contract environments with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commercial and Contracts experience (including drafting of subcontracts) with a demonstrable track record of pre- and post-contract commercial activity in a highly governed environment
• Skilled in employing a high degree of commercial acumen to inform and guide senior leadership
• Experienced in leading and delivering procurement activity in an equipment or complex services environment
• An ability to operate as a team player with a collaborative working style
• A strong influencer with the skills and experience to provide credible, pragmatic and commercial solutions to business problems, seeking win-win solutions wherever possible
• A resilient and positive approach to dealing with conflict without damaging relationships
• A determined and analytical approach to problem solving and able to use analytical data for decision making
• Ability to manage a high demand workload and prioritise effectively in time-bound situations.
• Ability to work flexibly over a wide geographical area (where required) and experience of working in a multi-site/mobile capacity combining working from home for potentially prolonged periods

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies and pride ourselves with working to the highest standard of service supported by an ingrained culture of honesty and integrity. " on Twitter for all of our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the tag at anytime! Thank you for your follow!"

We are currently working with an exciting business that are at the start of their journey, manufacturing a truly unique product and supplying into predominantly food service customers presently but with the growth strategy to move into the retailers when the time is right. Due to continued growth and pressure on the existing team we are now pleased to be recruiting a Finance and Supply Chain Manager to support the ongoing growth of the business.

Reporting into the MD, this role will be in charge of all of the financial and performance control functions required of a small manufacturing operation some outsourced support will be provided where required from an accountancy firm familiar with the business.

Finance

• Maintain or manage financial records including receipt, input and production of day-today commercial documents and overseeing bookkeeping protocols
• Oversee production of Monthly Management Accounts in prescribed P&L and Balance Sheet formats and present narrative of their analysis at monthly investor meetings
• Take ownership of budget and forecast models for internal and external scrutiny as required
• Control and maximise cashflow through timely collection of debtor book and management of payment of creditor ledgers
• Oversee order taking and production of invoices

Performance Control

• Evaluate the introduction of software into the company and develop existing systems that maximise customer service and productivity and maintain business effectiveness
• Develop and maintain a KPI infrastructure to control performance and costs
• Provide sales analysis and associated systems to support business development
• Provide all other adhoc reports, analysis, performance data and record keeping as required to improve business performance
• Maintain accuracy of stock record keeping, rotation and picking disciplines to minimise stock losses

In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate a strong grounding in either finance or supply chain and analytics but you will have a real desire to be operating in a rounded role that will give you exposure to all areas of a manufacturing business. You will be adaptable and keen to be part of a growing business with an excellent culture and amazing people

Due to the ambitious plans for the business, the founders are looking for someone who will thrive in the fast-paced nature of a start-up, is able to think creatively to find solutions and be flexible in their approach based on the needs of the business. The founders are prioritising building a strong culture that creates a high achieving, ambitious but fun place to work, where all employees are valued and are given opportunities for career development, so are also looking for someone to help continue to embed these principles.

In addition to the above you MUST be able to demonstrate that you have worked within a food manufacturing environment, this is a non negotiable from my client.

Please get in contact now for a further discussion

SAP S4 Supply Chain Solution Architect

Remote / Hybrid

100,000 - 120,000 + Bonus, benefits!

We are looking for a SAP Supply Chain Solution Architect to join our client on a permanent basis. You will be responsible in leading and delivering large, complex Supply Chain business transformations to existing and new clients.

Experience / skills required:

• End-to-end experience with SAP ECC / S4 Implementation projects
• Deep understanding of Supply Chain functionalities including; SAP APO, DP, PPDS or IBP
• Strong interpersonal communication skills

Candidates will need to hold a British Passport

To be considered for this SAP PS consultant opportunity, please click 'apply' or get in touch with Shannen Smyth at Harrington Boyd.

Are you an SAP Professional but this role doesn't quite fit you? Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us for a confidential chat about how we can secure your Perfect SAP role.

If you have not received a response within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Finance and Supply Chain Manager Food Manufacturing

£55k - £65k + EXCELLENT Benefits including 10% bonus plus much more (apply to find out)

Greenford

Food production specialist seek a detail obsessed, analytical Finance & Supply Chain foodie to join their small, ambitious team and be the operational & commercial glue of their artisan food manufacturing business.

Reporting directly to the MD, you will take ownership of the company s finances and take a lead on planning & purchasing across the supply chain.

The successful Finance and Supply Chain Manager duties will involve:

• Maintain and manage financial records including receipt, input and production of the day to day commercial documents overseeing bookkeeping protocols.
• Ownership and production of management accounts in prescribed P&L and balance sheet formats and present the narrative of their analysis at monthly investor meetings.
• Take ownership of budget & forecast models for internal and external scrutiny
• Oversee payroll, create and maintain HR policies
• Provide sales analysis and associated systems to support business development
• Provide costings for both made in-house and brought-in products, track variances and drive improvements
• Provide all other ad-hoc reports, analysis, performance data and record keeping as required to improve business performance
• Liaise with internal departments to gauge forecast and plan effectively
• Address demand and supply related issues in a timely manner

This is a phenomenal company that distribute & promotes healthy food and ingredients but brings the same ethos into their business culture. Apply today to hear of the amazing success stories in the company and to be a part of their journey of continuous improvement and development.

The Successful Finance and Supply Chain Manager will enjoy;

• £55k - £65k (depending on experience)
• 10% bonus
• Annual pay review
• 25days holiday + bank holidays
• Full ownership of all systems, reporting & planning from day one Help build a food brand from the ground up

Required experience & characteristics of the Finance and Supply Chain Manager

• At least 5 years experience in finance, supply chain or operations in food manufacturing working for a similar food producer
• Strong understanding of inventory & ERP systems
• A Food Lover!

Please apply today to avoid disappointment.