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Supply Chain Manager | Fresh produce | Ely
Salary: Up to 40,000 plus healthcare, company car and a salary sacrifice pension scheme
Hybrid working available
Join a Leading Agricultural Food Business as a Supply Chain Manager in the Processing Division
About the Business
Our client is a well-established food and agriculture company with deep roots in UK farming, producing high-quality vegetables across thousands of hectares. Operating across Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Northumberland, and the Scottish Borders.
About the Role
This is a hands-on and autonomous role based around Ely. As Supply Chain Manager, you'll be responsible for managing the end-to-end supply of processing potatoes, ensuring consistent and high-quality delivery to a demanding customer base, seven days a week, all year round. This is a strategic and operational role that bridges farm operations, customer service, logistics, and internal stakeholders.
You'll work closely with the Grower Relations Team, the Washing Team, and senior management, coordinating a supply chain that is both seasonal and complex. A strong emphasis is placed on customer satisfaction, efficient logistics, and aligning stock with contractual obligations.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate with growers and customers to manage and deliver all potato supply.
* Act as the day-to-day account manager for all key processing customers.
* Manage the execution and completion of purchase and sales contracts.
* Organise transport logistics and oversee delivery scheduling.
* Monitor and manage stock levels against contracted volumes.
* Ensure all product meets quality standards upon dispatch.
* Align the sales program with harvesting and washing schedules to maximise efficiency.
* Approve weekly scheduling data to support effective account management.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives, integrating customer feedback into operations.
* Support and act on secondary sales opportunities as they arise.
Who We're Looking For
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
* Previous experience in crop sales or supply chain coordination within the fresh produce industry (ideally within the potato sector).
* Proven ability to manage complex supply chains and logistics in a fast-moving environment.
* Excellent communication and relationship management skills, particularly with growers and buyers.
* Strong Excel skills are essential; other IT skills will be supported with training.
* A proactive mindset, comfortable with operational autonomy and responsibility.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary + performance-based bonus
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Private health insurance through Vitality
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
Ready to Apply?
If you're an experienced supply chain professional with an interest in agriculture and food production, and you're ready for a role where you can make a real impact, this could be the perfect opportunity.
To apply, click the link below or send your CV directly to (url removed).
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