FMCG | Ireland & UK Supply Chain | Compliance | Perm - Full time
Are you a proactive supply chain professional who thrives in a fast-paced FMCG environment? We are looking for a Supply Chain & Compliance Manager to take ownership of stock management, logistics partnerships and regulatory compliance across a diverse product portfolio.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring product availability, driving operational efficiency and maintaining high compliance standards across Irish and UK markets.
The Role
As Supply Chain & Compliance Manager, you will lead end-to-end stock and logistics operations while ensuring all products meet regulatory requirements. You will partner closely with brand owners, logistics providers and internal teams to deliver a seamless supply chain.
Stock Management
- Forecast demand in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners
- Place purchase orders with brand owners and manufacturers to maintain optimal stock levels
- Monitor stock holding, availability and risks, providing regular reporting
- Minimise wastage, damages and obsolescence through strong controls
- Review slow-moving, short-dated or discontinued stock and take corrective action
- Work closely with Brand Managers to plan future requirements
Warehouse & Logistics Management
- Manage the relationship with the company’s 3PL logistics provider
- Coordinate inbound deliveries and forward planning aligned to demand forecasts
- Ensure stock is stored and handled in line with labelled conditions and best practice
- Support warehouse capacity planning and forecasting
- Manage logistics costs in line with budgets
- Oversee pallet tracking and transactions with CHEP
- Conduct stocktakes twice yearly and monthly cycle counts
- Ensure correct stock rotation prior to customer delivery
Compliance & Regulatory
- Ensure all products meet requirements for sale in the Irish market
- Maintain WDA authorisation in line with HPRA standards and best practice
- Manage imports via TRACES, INIS and DAFM systems
- Lead product recall processes in collaboration with logistics providers and stakeholders
- Act as a key contact for regulatory bodies, audits and inspections
- Monitor and maintain compliance with statutory and ISO standards
Collaboration & Reporting
- Produce accurate monthly stock and performance reports
- Liaise with sales teams regarding stock availability and risks
- Build strong relationships with suppliers, clients and logistics partners
- Support wider operations teams during peak periods
About You
You are commercially aware, detail-driven and confident working across both operational and compliance functions.
Experience and Knowledge
- Proven experience (5+ years) in supply chain, demand planning or stock control within FMCG or retail
- Experience working with 3PL providers and managing logistics operations
- Knowledge of Irish or Northern Ireland retail supply chains is highly desirable
- Experience with import and export processes is advantageous
- Strong understanding of stock accuracy, data integrity and inventory control
Skills and Capabilities
- Advanced organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Strong analytical skills with experience using Excel for forecasting and reporting
- Experience using ERP systems such as SAP
- Ability to build relationships across cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
- High attention to detail with a commitment to quality and compliance
- Confidence in challenging and reviewing transactions to ensure accuracy and governance
Apply Now
If you are ready to take the next step in your supply chain career and make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.
Please note that this role does not offer sponsorship.
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