339 Supermarket Distribution Centers jobs in the United Kingdom

• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with regular stock checks and audits.
• Process and track purchase orders, goods received, and stock movements using internal systems.
• Update and maintain Excel spreadsheets for inventory tracking, supplier performance, and delivery schedules.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to ensure timely delivery of goods and materials.
• Monitor stock levels and alert the team of shortages, overstocking, or discrepancies.
• Generate regular reports on stock status, delivery performance, and inventory accuracy.
• Support administrative tasks including filing, document control, and database management.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvement across the supply chain.

• Previous experience in a supply chain, inventory, or administrative role (1-2 years desirable).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (e.g. formulas, VLOOKUP, pivot tables).
• Excellent attention to detail with strong numerical accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication abilities,
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience using stock control or ERP systems is an advantage.
• Knowledge of supply chain processes and basic purchasing principles is desirable.

• Source and order raw materials; manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Track and expedite purchase orders to meet production deadlines.
• Monitor stock levels, conduct stock checks, and maintain inventory records.
• Liaise with factory and internal teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound logistics and work with freight providers.
• Maintain accurate documentation and assist with reports and audits.
• Support process improvements, cost-saving initiatives, and compliance efforts.

• 3 years’ experience of administration within supply chain, logistics, or procurement, preferably within manufacturing.
• Highly organised with strong time management capabilities.
• Clear communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
• Confident working both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with ERP or inventory management systems
• Familiarity with international shipping incoterms
• Experience with customs procedures and documentation.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and lead times.

Climb Recruitment are proud to be working with a leading company in the Dinnington area

Supply Chain Administrator

We’re looking for a proactive Supply Chain Administrator to join our team to support our growing supply chain and logistics functions. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Primary Task: Process Return Material Authorisations (RMAs) from customers back to suppliers with precision and speed. 

Coordinate import and export activities, particularly with the EU, ensuring compliance with all regulations. 

Maintain excellent communication and service standards with both internal teams and external customers/suppliers. 

Follow and enforce established processes and procedures, ensuring a high level of accuracy at all times. 

Provide administrative support to the procurement and dispatch teams as required. 

Key Requirements: 

Previous experience in a supply chain, logistics, or administrative role. 

Strong IT skills and confidence using systems and tools (e.g., ERP, Excel, shipping portals). 

Exceptional attention to detail – accuracy is critically important. 

Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks efficiently. 

Customer-focused attitude with strong communication skills. 

Must be able to work independently and collaboratively within a team. 

What We Offer: 

Salary: £27,000  DOE

A friendly and supportive work environment 

Comprehensive benefits (upon successful completion of 6-month probation): Health Cash Plan 

Bonus structure

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Founded 20yrs ago, our client has grown to become a leading metal door & curtain wall specialist across the UK construction industry, trusted by global and national architects, and Tier 1 contractors.

Job Overview:

They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supply Chain Manager to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up and managing our supply chain database, overseeing strategic relationships and partnerships, and sourcing supply chain providers for new products. The role will also focus on developing and executing strategic plans around key cost centres, including materials, plant, distribution, and labour, to optimize their supply chain efficiency and drive cost-effective solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sourcing Providers: Identify and source reliable supply chain providers for new products, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.
• Supply Chain Database Management: Set up, maintain, and optimize a new supply chain database for current, and new product sectors within existing and future markets.
• Strategic Relationships & Partnerships: Build and manage strategic relationships with key suppliers, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term collaboration and efficient service delivery.
• Cost Centre Strategy: Develop and implement strategic plans around critical cost centres (materials, plant, distribution, and labour) to optimize operational costs and performance.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve supply chain processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall supply chain performance.
• Collaboration with Internal Teams: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business development, pre-construction, and finance, to ensure smooth supply chain operations and alignment with both short-term and long-term business objectives.

Must Have:

• Proven experience in supply chain management, with a track record of successfully managing and optimizing supply chains.

Preferable:

• Experience in the construction industry or related sectors.
• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics , or a related field.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management abilities.
• Strategic thinker with a focus on cost efficiency and long-term value creation.
• Proficient in supply chain management software and database systems.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Supply Chain Manager Role Key Points:

• No procurement
• Set up and manage supply chain database
• Manage strategic relationships & partnerships
• Sourcing supply chain providers for new products
• Strategic plans around cost centres (materials, plant, distribution, labour)

On offer:

Excellent salary and package on offer to the successful candidate.

• Salary: Up to £30,000 (dependent on experience)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Monday to Friday schedule, offering work-life balance
• Friendly and sociable working environment in a mid-sized international company

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a sales or commercial office environment (manufacturing preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP experience beneficial
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Enthusiastic, energetic, and eager to learn
• Solution-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities
• A proactive, team-oriented approach

• Sales Distribution: Manage customer orders, confirmations, invoices, deliveries, and returns.
• Material Management: Oversee material requirements, purchase orders, and supplier contracts.
• Production Planning & Control: Process production orders and conduct MRP runs.
• Logistics Execution: Coordinate freight bookings, container management, and freight documentation.
• Master Data Management: Maintain storage locations, lead-times, master recipes, and Bill of Materials.
• Build strong relationships with customers and service providers, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction.

Based from our commerical furniture suppliers office in Essex. This role combines team leadership across procurement, freight forwarding, and end-to-end project execution within the contract furniture sector. The Logistics & Supply Chain Manager will orchestrate the seamless movement of goods—from sourcing materials and managing global shipments from China to delivering furniture to the warehouse in Brentwood, while ensuring every client project runs on time, on budget, and to specification.

The ideal candidate brings operational excellence, vendor negotiation skills, logistical precision, and project coordination expertise to a design-forward, deadline-driven environment.

Key responsibilities

Procurement Management

• Source and procure raw materials, furniture components, and finished goods globally
li>Negotiate and manage supplier agreements to optimize value and quality
• Oversee procurement budgets and forecasting in collaboration with design and project teams
• Conduct supplier audits and monitor compliance with sustainability and quality standards

Freight Forwarding & Logistics Coordination

• Manage international freight and 3PL relationships (air, sea, and ground)
• Coordinate import/export schedules, customs documentation, and regulatory compliance
• Track real-time shipment status and provide updates to internal stakeholders
• Optimize freight strategies to balance speed, cost, and reliability

Project Management

• Identify and select suppliers based on the project requirements
• Negotiate terms, prices, and delivery dates with suppliers
• Processing accurate quotations and costs for furniture proposals.
• Review tenders and specifications and produce quotations and orders
• Prepare and manage procurement budget in accordance to specification from the ASM
• Co-ordinate production dates with suppliers in accordance to project timeline to ensure timely delivery
• Coordinate with Logistics provider as to when deliveries will be collected and delivered ensuring various projects are consolidated at all times
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures and use systems effectively
• Resolve warranty claims, grievances, and claims against suppliers
• Review, compare, analyse, and approve products and services to be purchased whilst managing and maintaining relationship with suppliers
li>Prepare reports on procurement and usage of goods for project management

• Coordinate with sales, logistics, and delivery teams to ensure projects are delivered on time  and in full
li>Maintain procurement data accuracy within ERP systems, including item master details, supplier lead times, MOQ, and certification
• Evaluate and manage suppliers based on part-level performance metrics: defect rates, delivery accuracy, cost stability, and compliance with sustainability and regulatory requirements
• Develop contingency sourcing strategies for critical-path components to mitigate risk of delays or disruptions
• Ensure transparent communication between component suppliers and freight forwarders to align shipping requirements and avoid production bottlenecks

 Supply Chain Optimisation & Reporting

li>Monitor supply chain KPIs (lead time, freight cost, delivery accuracy, etc.)
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and reduce errors
• Collaborate with finance and operations teams for budget alignment and cost controls
• Maintain ERP data integrity and use analytics to support planning decisions        

Qualifications

Project Management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) is a strong plus

Minimum 5 years’ experience in supply chain/logistics/project management, preferably in contract furniture, interiors, or manufacturing

Experience

• De p understanding of procurement strategy and international freight forwarding
• Proficiency in project management and supply chain tools (e.g., Sage, Zoho

Should you be interested in the role please send your CV and will will send you the full spec. 

As a market leader in their field in the UK, our client are looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join their Middlewich, Cheshire team of experts. 

The purpose of this role is to Develop systems and supplier relations, to enable the company to Source or Manufacture products on time in full, to the required quality standard, in a safe manner and within budget in a fully scalable framework.

Accountabilities:

• OTIF performance
li>GP%
• Variance on budget
• H&S risk mitigation
• Accuracy of stock recording

Areas of Responsibility

• Supply Chain relationship, agreements, performance  
li>Purchasing
• Production
• Quality
• Compliance
• H&S

Reports

• Purchasing Administrator
• Production Manager

Duties

Supply Chain

• Manage supplier relationships by meeting regularly with key suppliers to review performance, quality, pricing, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain database of supplier prices working closely with the commercial team to ensure these are reflected in pricing.
li>Set up and maintain standard supply agreements that set out pricing structures for products and provide protection of IP where necessary li>Write and deliver reports to suppliers who have supplied defective goods and discuss/document counter measures.
• Develop and maintain a method of managing routine Supplier and Sub-contractor audits, documenting these and following up on any resulting actions and non-conformities.
• Search and appoint new suppliers that can improve service and profitability.
• Report any significant price increases (i.e. out with RPI) to the Management team and build a plan with the team’s support on how to mitigate impact on company profit.

Purchasing

< i>Ensure all purchasing/procurement activities are done in a timely manner, (for all project and production related purchases)
• Implement an escalation process for approvals based on purchase value.

Stock / WIP Management

• Oversee stock and WIP control systems, ensuring the production team maintains accurate labelling, safe storage, and reliable stock take procedures.
• Ensure forward planning for material availability, particularly for imported and long lead-time items, through coordination with project and production teams.

Planning

• Support the Production Manager to ensure production workload is carefully prioritised through collaboration of production, procurement and project managers, in accordance with customer requirements.
• Forecasting department workload to make decisions and act on varying resource levels

Continuous improvement

Set up a routine mtg with key members in your team to review attributable NCR’s (Non-Conformances – i.e CARFS), agree problem solving responsibilities and report back on progress.

With team involvement, perform root cause analysis on problems and ensure clear actions are communicated and followed up

Team Leadership

Creating clear areas of responsibility within the team and coaching team members in line with personal development goals and plans

Record all interactions on HR issues and escalate these to the Directors as necessary.

Foster a positive and supporting working environment that instils motivation, accountability and high standards of work and provides development opportunities.

Develop and maintain a culture of empowerment and responsibility in line with their values.

Coordinate holiday requests so as not to impact on company or department output.

Monitor attendance levels and sickness for trends and compliance and hold return to work interviews as necessary.

Support the team in the discipline of time tracking to improve accuracy and knowledge of work content times.

Compliance & Quality

Develop and maintain processes to ensure that production’s quality responsibilities, as outlined in the company’s quality plan, are carried out and reviewed on a 6-monthly basis.

Goods-in Develop and maintain processes ensure that goods are checked for quality and compliance on receipt and booked in the same day.

Health & Safety

Develop and maintain process to ensure that production’s health and safety responsibilities, as outlined in the company’s quality plan, are carried out and monitored daily.

Conduct risk assessments on non-standard processes as required.

Ensure health and safety training (TBT) is carried out regularly.

Oversee training, competency validation, and machine maintenance systems, ensuring all processes meet audit and safety standards.

Strategic

To provide effective contribution to the senior leadership team in line with  company values and goals, including, setting business objectives, creating the right cultural environment and delivering positive results

Capture product development opportunities, from the team, in line with their focus on proprietary products

Put forward Business Cases for investment in both plant and labour to meet department requirements as relevant.

Investigate ways to improve GP per COGS hour in the department.

Core Competencies

Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence internal and external partners.

Proactive, hands-on leadership style with the ability to coach, develop, and empower high-performing teams.

Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a commercial mindset.

Proven ability to lead and embed continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean methodologies.

Skilled in managing change, driving accountability, and delivering ‘right first time’ outcomes.

Effective at planning, prioritising, and problem-solving under pressure, using structured time and task management.

High proficiency in stock management and ERP systems, with an eye for detail and process discipline.

Strong communicator, fostering a culture of ownership, safety, and operational excellence.

Resilient, decisive, and solutions-focused with the ability to tackle issues head-on and move forward quickly.

Willing and able to travel regularly across the UK, including occasional overnight stays.

Qualifications & Experience

Supply Chain qualifications

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in purchasing and supply chain role in engineering

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in H&S Management

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in management of Quality systems – ISO9001 (min). 

ISO14001 (desired)

A minimum of 5 years’ experience within a fast paced manufacturing environment.

Summary

This is a key leadership role at the heart of our clients operations, offering the chance to shape and scale a robust, efficient, and quality-driven supply chain. You’ll work cross-functionally to drive improvements, develop people, and help deliver outstanding service to their customers.

• Support the business with project management from the production phase through to shipment for key accounts
• Responsible for end-to-end supply chain management of Manufactured Products from source to shelf, ensuring quality products reach customers satisfactorily.
• Support Production Coordinator and Sales team in Sales support & Supply Chain and other Ad Hoc Work related to Supply Chain and Procurement
• Maintain good customer/merchandiser relationships
• Maintain Quality and Compliance of, and Information on Manufactured Products and product integrity
• Maintain and Update Product Costing Models
• Maintain Good Supplier Relationships
• Support Production team and department with major Supplier Relationships
• Maintain Optimal Stock Levels

• Ensure the smooth running of the inbound supply chain, specifically fulfilment of inbound orders on time, cost and quality requirements.
• Maintain and refine demand planning to ensure optimal stock holding of all stock to enable order fulfilment while minimising stock holding costs.
• Maintain and Improve Relationships with, Performance of and Cost of Freight Forwarders
• Responsible for overseeing Customs Declarations of Imported Goods, and other relevant items
• Assist in design and monitoring of various KPI’s, e.g. procurement accuracy, Stock and demand Accuracy etc.
• Maintain regular remote and face to face contact with 3PL Warehouse, with a view to significant performance improvement across all areas of warehousing activity
• Maintain regular remote and face to face contact with Distribution suppliers, with a view to improving performance and reducing costs
• Manage end-to end logistics of manufactured products
• Monitor and improve performance of logistics providers
• Maintain quality and compliance of information on manufactured products
• Maintain sufficient stock levels throughout the year, and update and manage stock levels
• Product stock reports and various other reporting tools to help the smooth running of the business.
• Support Production Coordinators and NAMs/SNAMs in day to day project management, maintaining key project documents to help the smooth running of key accounts
• Support NAMs/SNAMs in customer/merchandiser meetings (via teams) and assist in detailed information about product ranges for key accounts
• Support Head of Department in building on relationships with smaller Goods Suppliers, with a view to improving performance, reducing cost, and keeping up to date with new developments
• Resolve disputes with suppliers or back-end facing customer support, and other problems, as they arise
• Support Head of Department in all areas and levels of Supply Chain and Sales support activity, e.g. New Product Development, Development of Supply Chain Network, Performance & Contract Monitoring, Resolving Major Issues, Cost & Contract Negotiations, etc.
• Maintain and update all relevant data and information on Manufactured Goods, in formats which are communicable, easy to access and easy to maintain
• Build, Refine, Maintain and Update costing models on Manufactured Goods to support pricing, customer quotes and maintenance of company margins
• Use costing models and external research to develop and maintain effective pricing strategies and communications to internal and external stakeholders in collaboration with SMT
• Work effectively and build relationships across the wider business to ensure smooth running of the supply chain and business operations.
• Operate as a Subject Matter Expert in Logistics, 3PL Warehouse Management, Costing and Pricing
• Own & maintain key stakeholder relationships at varying levels

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager
Location: Halifax
Salary: £55,000 – £5,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 5:00pm; Friday, 8:30am – 2:30pm
Reporting to: UK Senior Leadership Team
Team Size: 4 Direct Reports (Planning, Purchasing, Warehouse Management)

Overview:

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to take full ownership of the end-to-end supply chain within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role is instrumental in optimising supply chain operations including procurement, planning, warehousing, and logistics.

Candidates should bring a track record of driving efficiencies, reducing lead times, and delivering continuous improvement initiatives in line with ISO standards and business growth targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the supply chain function, ensuring alignment with operational and strategic objectives.
• Oversee production planning, material replenishment, procurement, transportation, and warehousing operations.
• Develop and implement robust systems for communication and tracking across the supply chain.
• Drive cost savings and process improvements without compromising on quality or service levels.
• Foster long-term supplier relationships and ensure full compliance with ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 standards.
• Implement and manage a robust demand planning and forecasting framework.
• Support integration and optimisation of planning tools/software (e.g. SAP).
• Work closely with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure efficient flow of goods and health & safety compliance.
• Collaborate with commercial teams on new product launches and inventory alignment.
• Analyse competitor activity and contribute to strategic positioning and responsiveness.
• Mentor and lead a multi-disciplinary supply chain team, focusing on professional development and performance delivery.

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a senior supply chain role within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles, planning processes, and procurement frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Proven leadership capability and a collaborative management style.
• Experience with SAP is essential; strong MS Office proficiency is also required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £55,000.0 5,000.00 per year