Supply Chain Manager

About the Opportunity
We are seeking a highly analytical and execution-focused Supply Chain Manager to oversee the end-to-end logistics, procurement, and production planning of our bread products.
Because our products have a highly sensitive shelf-life, you will lead strategies to balance daily consumer demand with manufacturing capacity. Your primary mission is to optimize raw ingredient inflow, streamline fast-moving distribution networks, and minimize product waste while ensuring maximum freshness and retail fulfillment.

Key Responsibilities:

Demand Planning & Production Scheduling:

• Daily Forecasting: Lead daily and weekly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) to align bakery production.
• Inventory Tuning: Maintain optimal ingredient inventory levels (flour, yeast, sugar, packaging) to support uninterrupted high-speed baking lines without creating excess holding costs.

Procurement & Supplier Management:

• Commodity Sourcing: Source, negotiate, and manage contracts for bulk commodities and agricultural ingredients, ensuring strict cost control and continuity of supply.
• Quality Assurance Alignment: Partner with Quality Control to guarantee all suppliers meet food safety standards and certifications.
• Packaging Operations: Secure high-volume, automated packaging materials to feed quick-turn wrap lines seamlessly.

Logistics & Direct-to-Store Distribution

• Fresh Route Optimization: Oversee the daily, high-velocity distribution network ensuring overnight delivery of fresh baked goods to retail partners.
• Cold Chain Management: Manage distinct temperature-controlled logistics product portfolios.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience of supply chain management experience, strictly within the Food(Bread)

Core Competencies

• Proven ability to make rapid, data-backed decisions under tight timelines dictated by product expiration dates.
• Sharp contract negotiation skills dealing with volatile agricultural commodity markets.
• Deep understanding of food safety protocols and traceability legislation.