Bidfood is a leading wholesale food distributor and the preferred supply partner for over 60,000 customers across the UK. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide anything from a teaspoon to a complete catering solution to customers of all sizes, utilising our national structure and the combined expertise of our employees.

A new opportunity to join our Supply Chain team has arisen where you will be responsible for developing relationships with all core range suppliers into Bidfood in order to maintain and improve inbound service levels into depot and to maximise existing revenue streams and develop new income opportunities. This position will be based at Slough.

As Supply Chain Manager you will work proactively with our supplier base and depots to increase the flexibility and efficiency of our supply chain. This will mean increasing the quality of service that our suppliers provide to Bidfood, while removing complexity and cost at any opportunity. You will lead analysis and discussion on all route to market options for product into Bidfood, including management of existing consolidation schemes and the development of new options for stock delivery into our network.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Sound commercial knowledge to manage existing revenue streams.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with key suppliers and 3rd parties, while sustaining commercial advantages.
• Ability to identify new opportunities for streamlining, reducing cost and generating income through efficient supply chain delivery.
• Proven ability in managing and motivating direct and indirect reports to achieve the best results.
• Strong data and analysis skill set, including Microsoft Excel, Access and ideally MIS.

A track record of identifying opportunities, influencing key players at all levels both internal and external and confident at presenting and holding meetings in front of audiences will be essential.

Benefits

Pension, 25 days holiday pa, personal accident scheme, employee discounts, free parking, health & wellbeing benefits.

To apply:

To apply, please forward your CV with a covering letter, including the reference reference RW/1036 to: Petra Laumerova, National Supply Chain Manager via email: petralaumerova@bidfood.co.uk