Supply Chain Manager

40 Hours p/wAt A F Blakemore and Son Ltd, we''re looking for an ambitious Supply Chain Manager to take charge of our end-to-end operations and turn performance into profit. This is your opportunity to optimise efficiency, cut costs, and unlock new income streams across primary transport, backhaul, pallet storage, tray rental, and network centralisation.Working at the heart of the business, you''ll partner with commercial and logistics teams to build smarter, more sustainable routes to market, while leading a team that keeps everything moving. If you''re driven by results, thrive on opportunity, and want to make a visible impact across the entire AFB Group, this role is for you.Key ResponsibilitiesSupply chain strategy and leadershipIncome generation and cost reductionFinancial managementSystems, data insight and transformationPeople leadershipCompliance and governanceCorporate social responsibility and sustainabilityCore CompetanciesNegotiation skillsAbility to analyse and interpret large data sets to inform decision makingOperational understanding of the AFB business end to endStrategic thinking and commercial awarenessChange leadership and delivery focusCollaboration and cross-functional workingProblem-solving and sound judgementPersonal drive, integrity, and accountabilityPerson SpecificationDegree-level education or equivalent professional experienceStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insight into action.Excellent organisational and ..... full job details .....