A leading FMCG business with significant YOY growth are looking for an Inbound Supply Chain Manager to join their team.


As Inbound Supply Chain Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management of inbound supply and inventory, ensuring that the right stock is available in the right place, at the right time, and at the right cost. The role has a strong focus on inventory health, inbound flow, supplier performance, and working capital optimisation, while supporting service, availability, and operational efficiency across the business.
About the role:


*Own inbound supply planning from supplier through to receipt into warehouse(s).
*Ensure inventory levels are optimised to balance availability, cash, capacity, and obsolescence risk.
*Manage inventory policies including safety stock, reorder points, lot sizing, and lead-time assumptions.
*Lead actions to reduce excess, slow-moving, and obsolete stock.
*Drive stock accuracy and integrity across systems and physical locations.
*Work closely with suppliers to improve inbound visibility and reduce variability.
*Coordinate inbound volumes with logistics and warehouse teams to avoid congestion and bottlenecks.
*Support freight and logistics decisions where they impact inventory or inbound flow.
*Translate demand forecasts into executable inbound supply plans.
*Collaborate closely with Demand Planning, Procurement, and Operations to align supply assumptions.
*Manage inbound risks arising from demand volatility, promotions, seasonal peaks, or supply disruption.
*Lead regular inbound and inventory review forums with stakeholders.
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*About the person:
*Proven experience in Inbound supply chain planning Inventory management within a manufacturing, retail, wholesale, or distribution environment.
*Strong understanding of inventory management principles and trade-offs.
*Experience working with ERP / MRP / supply planning systems.
*Track record of improving inventory health while protecting service.
*Strong analytical capability with the ability to turn data into decisions.
*Confident communicator, able to influence across functions and levels.
*Experience managing imports, overseas suppliers, or long lead-time supply chains.
*APICS / CIPS / supply chain qualification.
*People management or mentoring experience.
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