We are recruiting for a Supply Chain Manager, a candidate who has experience managing the supply chain of a food production facility with a multiple product range and a prestigious product. As part of this role you will be responsible for the following: Ensuring all goods in stores are receipted and stored in accordance with the company’s procedures taking effective corrective action where deviation occurs. Maintaining systems to continuously monitor and maintain 100% accurate stock availability within the different areas, communicating any issues or shortages to the Purchasing controller, Planning Controller and Production / Packing. Effectively maintaining processes to ensure that required stock is prepared and issued in a timely manner (and before the planned manufacture / packing run) in accordance to the plan and/or changes communicated. Maintaining effective planning systems to produce optimal weekly and monthly production plans based on capacity constraints and labour availability, reduction of waste and low dated stock by trending data. Investigating stock shortages and shrinkage, implementing corrective actions as required. Collaborate with production, packing and warehouse teams to establish efficient storage and movement of materials. Maintaining systems for forward capacity plans ensuring all seasonal demand is met Identify, analyse, and resolve supply chain issues to minimise risk and maximise efficiency. Maintaining effective systems to control a weekly, monthly and annual stock check, investigating all variances. Supporting purchasing controller strategically to negotiate purchasing costs and supply contracts to deliver yr. on yr. improvements in supplier performance on key metrics of quality, cost & delivery In liaison with the purchasing controller, conduct regular performance evaluations of suppliers to drive continuous improvement and maintain compliance with food safety standards. Provide regular reports and updates on supply chain performance to senior management and the Board as required. You must be a strong user of Excel and have excellent organisational, computer and administrative skills with ability to multi-task and remain calm in a pressurised environment. Any experience with the implantation of an ERP system is an advantage. This role is based in Dorchester, is a permanent position as is working Monday – Friday 8.00 – 17.00