Supply Chain Manager - Health & Beauty Company - Peterborough**

We are currently recruiting for a market leading health and beauty company who distribute products across the UK to all the major retails. This is a chance to join a rapidly growing business in a fast-paced environment and help maximise the sales drive with existing and new customers. The role is for a Supply Chain Manager based at their site in Peterborough managing 1-2 people in a dynamic team.

Role:

You will be responsible for -

* Forecasting - preparation of sales forecasts which drive the manufacturing slots within PMI, to ensure all customers stay well supplied and sales are maximised.

* Sales Analysis - interpret current and future sales information through EPOS / Customer supplied information.

* Reporting - Low Stock / High Stock analysis and reporting.

* Potential Future Stock Issues - highlight potential issues and look for / suggest improvements where possible in order to maximise sales opportunities.

* Manage Finished Goods Stock Levels through analysis of customer behaviours and flow through to our MRP & Planning system.

* Management of a Supply Chain Graduate. Develop and nurture their career to maximise the team capability.

Candidate:

The ideal candidate will -

* Must have 2+ years' experience in forecasting within a supply chain function with FMCG or manufacturing industry

* Excellent numerical skills: must be able to understand and advise on product costings.

* Great organisational ability

* Must be able to communicate across all levels of the business, from factory floor to Senior Directors & externally with Suppliers and Freight companies.

* Has commercial acumen and an understanding of business issues

* Ability to multi-task and work on multi-projects

* Deadline driven and motivated: self-starter: a 'can do' attitude

* Responds well to pressure and change

Package:

* Basic Salary: £52,500 (potentially negotiable based on experience)

* Bonus - TBC

* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

* Healthcare Plan

* Pension scheme

* Life assurance

This is a great chance to join a market leading company who can offer a huge amount of career potential moving forward. My client is looking for the right character rather than industry experience so is an excellent chance to get into a great industry