Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Reports to: COO

Direct Reports: Inventory Controller, Procurement, Planning & Warehousing / Logistics
Department: Supply Chain & Production Planning

Role Purpose

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for end-to-end supply chain coordination and efficient planning of three beverage manufacturing lines (canning, bottling, and tetrapak). The role ensures materials availability, optimised production schedules, accurate inventory control, and timely customer order fulfilment while supporting overall factory performance. There will be a focus on providing accurate data on all areas of supply chain to ensure the correct decisions are made.

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Key Responsibilities

Production Planning

• Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules across all 3 lines.
• Monitor line performance and adjust plans in real time to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency.
• Ensure all SKUs are produced in the correct sequence to minimise changeover time.
• Communicate production plans to relevant teams
• Maintain planning data within ERP systems (SAP)

Supply Chain Management

• Oversee inbound materials including raw materials, packaging, and consumables.
• Maintain accurate stock levels to support uninterrupted production.
• Manage purchasing activities through coordination with suppliers and purchasing co-ordinator.
• Ensure all customer orders are scheduled, produced, and dispatched on time.
• Work with logistics to coordinate freight arrivals, dispatch schedules, and shipment documentation.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve supply-related issues promptly.

Inventory & Warehouse Coordination

• Manage inventory accuracy and cycle counts for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Optimise warehouse layout and storage to support FIFO and efficient picking.
• Lead communication between warehouse, logistics, and production teams.

Cross-Functional Communication

• Act as the central point between production, procurement, logistics & warehouse.
• Provide daily and weekly supply chain and production updates to management.
• Support crisis management for material shortages or urgent customer orders.
• Provide reporting on all areas of supply chain with detailed analysis

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Skills & Experience

• Experience in beverage or FMCG supply chain and/or production planning.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Proficiency in ERP (Preferably SAP)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and make tough decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel capability.
• Great people manager

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Personal Attributes

• Highly organised and detail focused.
• Must have very good communication skills. High level English.
• Strong decision-making capabilities.
• Proactive and solutions oriented.
• Able to manage competing priorities.
• Team-oriented and collaborative.