Supply Chain & Logistics Team Leader (Hybrid)

FMCG Food Import Supply Chain & Logistics Team Leader (Hybrid 3 days office, 2 days WFH)

Role Purpose

The Supply Chain & Logistics Team Lead will be partially responsible for the end-to-end coordination of inventory, inbound imports, warehouse operations and outbound logistics.

This role ensures:

• Accurate stock levels


• Efficient warehouse processes


• Timely imports and customs clearance


• On-time deliveries to customers


• Strong cost control across freight and logistics

Key Responsibilities

Stock Control & Inventory Management

• Ensure stock accuracy across all warehouses


• Monitor stock ageing, shelf life and batch control


• Manage slow-moving and obsolete inventory


• Forecast stock requirements in collaboration with Sales and Finance


• Ensure ERP (NetSuite) stock data accuracy

Importing & Exporting:

• Liaise with suppliers and freight forwarders


• Coordinate freight bookings


• Oversee customs clearance and documentation


• Ensure compliance with food import regulations


• Work with operations department to ensure accurate export documentation is in place for international customers.

Transport & Logistics

• Reduce freight costs through negotiation and planning


• Ensure on-time-in-full (OTIF) delivery performance

Reporting & Performance

• Develop and monitor KPIs including:


• Service Level %


• Inventory turnover


• Pallet count


• Overstocks %


• Missed Sales Value


• Freight cost per pallet/order


• Report supply chain performance to senior management


• Identify and implement process improvements

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop 1 stock controller and 1 senior operations administrator


• Set clear performance objectives


• Conduct training and development


• Drive accountability and continuous improvement culture

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• 3–5+ years’ experience in Food import supply chain and logistics


• Strong stock control and inventory management experience


• Experience managing imports and international freight


• Knowledge of food compliance and traceability requirements


• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite or similar)


• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills


• Commercial awareness and cost control focus


• Team management experience

Desirable

• Experience with supermarket supply chains


• German speaking desirable but not essential


• Understanding of BRC / HACCP standards


• Demand planning experience


• 3PL management experience

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