Supply Chain Development Lead

Join Nairn's Oatcakes as a Supply Chain Development Lead!

Are you passionate about continuous improvement and ready to take your supply chain expertise to the next level?

Nairn's Oatcakes are the UK's largest producer of oatcakes, renowned for their minimally processed, wholesome products made with Scottish wholegrain oats. Be part of an organisation that values sustainability, local relationships, and producing natural, nutritious food.

Join Nairn's on their journey to excellence and make a significant difference in their supply chain operations. If you have experience leading process improvement projects, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do:

As the Supply Chain Development Lead, you will:

• Drive Improvement Initiatives: Review existing systems and workflows, identify improvement opportunities, and manage development projects from concept to successful implementation.
• Project Management: Lead and coordinate supply chain development projects, ensuring timely completion and tangible improvements.
• Administrative Excellence: Oversee specific administrative areas of the supply chain, including supporting Production Planners with ingredient and packaging call-offs and supplier communication.
• Holiday Cover: Provide essential holiday cover for Production Planners, managing weekly production schedules, ingredient and packaging stock, and maintaining accurate records in the MRP system.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience:

***Project Management: Lead supply chain development projects, particularly process improvements.

***Drive Process Improvement Initiatives: Review existing systems and workflows, identify improvement opportunities and ways to implement change.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems within busy FMCG manufacturing environments, Ability to capture, analyse, and present complex data accurately and logically. Strong planning skills, with an understanding of technical, quality, and labour planning requirements.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex analysis and recommendations clearly.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to build relationships and influence at all levels.
• Forward-thinking, self-motivated, and resourceful.
• Resilient, ambitious, and determined to make a positive impact.

Interested? Let's Talk!

For an informal discussion or to learn more, contact our retained consultant Carrie Martin at Eden Scott directly on .

Ready to Apply? Send your CV to Carrie.Martin@edenscott.com

Note: All third-party, direct, and speculative applications/CVs will be forwarded to Eden Scott for consideration.

*** Must have's for this position.