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Supply Chain Executive

Focus Management Consultants
City of London
1 month ago
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Supply Chain Executive / Fresh Produce / London / Hybrid

£30,000 - £35,000 + Bonus

London


Join a fast-growing fresh produce business as a Supply Chain Exec—own your accounts, solve problems fast, and make things move.


As Supply Chain Executive for a Fresh Produce business, you will report directly into the Supply Chain Manager.


Due to business growth and the need to extend the Supply team, my client is now seeking a professional with the experience gained from the roles and sectors (or similar) as outlined at the bottom of this advert.


This opportunity sits in a business that is growing and growing for the right reasons. Their reputation is solid, their team is expanding, and they’re adding smart people to stay ahead in a competitive, fast-moving industry.


The business moves fresh produce from international growers to UK customers. That means live product, tight deadlines, and real-time decisions. It also means variety, ownership, and actual impact — you’ll be trusted to run the supply chain for your own customer accounts once you’re up to speed.


You’ll be trained properly (6 to 9 months), Monday to Friday, after that, you’ll move to a rolling 4-on / 4-off shift pattern. When trained you’ll be offered to work hybrid (part office, part home) and you’ll be supported by a team that knows their stuff. They’re experienced, calm under pressure, and collaborative.


Day to day you’ll be moving fresh produce from growers to customers, dealing with freight plans, shifting stock, last-minute customer demands, crop shortages, If you like predictability, this probably isn’t for you. If you thrive on spinning plates and solving problems in real time, keep reading.


This role sits right at the centre of the action. You’ll be managing supplier relationships, making sure product turns up when and where it should, and dealing with all the issues that can crop up when you work with live, perishable goods. You’ll also be the point of contact for customers when things don’t go to plan, and it’ll be up to you to fix it


To qualify for consideration will need,


  • Appropriate experience in the roles and sectors as outlined below or similar
  • The ability to work under pressure, meet targets and deadlines.
  • Good organisation skills and ability to communicate effectively as part of a team and with customers.
  • Microsoft Excel experience


If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of a successful team and growing business then apply today with your CV or contact myself (Neal) directly to discuss further – If you would like to add a note to your application with why the role feels like a fit that would be a helpful but not essential.


Please note that visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position and that the employer is not open to candidates who are on Visa’s.


This role will suit a professional who has worked as Supply Chain/ Logistics / Procurement /Buying / Operations, Assistant, Administrator, Coordinator, Planner, Category Lead or a Stock Controller, Inventory Coordinator, Customer Service Executive, Production Planner, Import/Export Administrator with supply/ logistics experience or exposure.


From the following sectors Fresh Produce, Horticulture, Food/FMCG Manufacturing, Chilled Logistics, Food Distribution, Food Wholesaler, Import/Export / Freight Forwarding (Perishables), Dairy, Meat, or Seafood Supply Chain, Food Retail, Pharmaceuticals (cold-chain logistics), E-commerce grocery, Agriculture tech platforms or 3PL (with food contracts).


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