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 supply chain, logistics or operations (food industry preferred- must be FMCG)
*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
*Understanding of BRC / HACCP standards
*Demand planning experience
*3PL management experience