Supply Chain and Production Executive

Overview

A leading Asian food company in the UK is looking for a Supply Chain and Production Executive. This role will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end production processes, ensuring smooth production planning, demand analysis, and managing relationships with outsourced production companies. The role requires a keen focus on efficient production management and supply chain coordination to meet organizational goals. Understanding of Japanese culture would be advantageous.

Details

• TYPE: permanent, full-time
• WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
• SALARY: £28K- depending on experience, plus benefits such as employee discount and free parking
• START: 2nd March 2026
• LOCATION: Zone 6 of North London (Hybrid working style)

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee the production processes at co-packing partners to ensure smooth operations, timely delivery, and high-quality standards
• Develop and implement production schedules to ensure manufacturing targets are met efficiently and on time
• Perform detailed demand forecasting and analysis to determine required production volume and material requirements
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to meet organizational goals
• Manage relationships with outsourced production partners
• Ensure effective management of raw materials, components, and finished goods inventory
• Continuously analyse and improve production and supply chain processes to enhance efficiency
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture
• Provide regular reports to senior management on production performance, supply chain metrics, and demand planning forecasts

Ideal Candidate

• Experience in production management, production planning, and supply chain coordination
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Computer skills (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• A team player, with the ability to work independently and manage workload
• Business level of fluency in English
• Some understanding of Japanese culture would be advantageous

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK as the company is not able to offer visa support.