F&V Supply Chain Manager at Abel & Cole

Who are we?

Abel & Cole has pioneered organic, ethical and sustainable food delivery for over 30 years. Doing things better is our bread and butter; from saving over 60 million plastic bags by using reusable boxes for our food deliveries, to finding alternatives to plastic long before it hit the headlines. We are forever challenging ourselves to find the most positive way to do business and want everyone to eat organic because it’s one way to save the future. It’s these values that enabled us to become B Corp certified; an optional audit we’ve gone through to recognise how we put people and planet before profit, as well as help us find room for further improvement.

We’re looking for more people to join our team of almost 600, to share our passion for doing the right thing even bigger and better than we do already. In a fast paced and competitive market, we know it’s our people who make the difference. We’ve learnt how important it is to recognise, develop and promote from within; and that trusting people lets them come up with the best ideas and that helps our entrepreneurial spirit to thrive.

Want to see more? Check us out at www.abelandcole.co.uk, https://bcorporation.net/directory/abel-cole, and Instagram

Role Summary:

We are passionate about organic food at Abel & Cole and the brilliant farmers, bakers and makers who grow and produce it. We have a carefully curated range of products which showcase the best in organic with sustainability at the heart. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for food produced and sold in the right way to join our Fruit & Veg Team. Reporting to the Head of F&V and working alongside other SCP team members, Buyers and Agronomy Team, your goal will be to build, deliver and grow a consistent and secure supply chain of great quality produce and maintain respectful and mutually supportive relationships with our suppliers and other departments of Abel & Cole. You will manage a small team, providing training and ongoing coaching to encourage continuous improvement and development.

The right candidate for this role will have strong supply chain knowledge, awareness of the supply chain impact on commercials gained in a food retail or food manufacturing environment, along with excellent organisation skills and an eye for detail. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of fast paced, dynamic department where no two days are the same. In return we provide a fun and collaborative working environment alongside a host of benefits including discount on all products we sell.

This is a full-time, Monday to Friday position. Due to the nature of the product, a minimum of 3 days per week on-site in Andover is required, with flexibility for weekend coverage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Line-manage Fruit & Veg SCP team; develop and grow team members through coaching, feedback, and personal development plans.
• Consider best use of existing systems and look for new, efficient ways of working.
• Actively develop and maintain a professional, respectful and honest relationship across all Abel & Cole departments and external suppliers as well as WJFG European office.
• Plan transport, monitor goods in transit, liaising with suppliers and hauliers to ensure that ordered products are delivered to the appropriate depot on time.
• Strive for haulage efficiency and effectiveness, with reference to site capacity limits.
• Lead supply chain improvements on Availability and Wastage, ideate cross-territory solutions to improve metrics and ensure KPIs are achieved.
• Oversee daily customs operations and support the Head of F&V with strategic customs compliance, documentation, and compliance management.
• Own invoice queries, ensuring resolution with required timelines and KPIs.
• Work closely with the Operations team to positively influence perfect customer deliveries.
• Guide the team through end of week/month procedures, including paperwork as well as supplier credit claims.
• Understand and follow the Abel & Cole buying policy.
• Work with and adhere to all other Abel & Cole Policies and Procedures.
• Act as an ambassador for our B Corp values: make all decisions with our social and environmental impact in mind and look for opportunities, no matter how small, to use our business as a force for good.

Skills and Experience:

• Assertive, influential and focused.
• Logical, numerate and process driven.
• Strong organisation, time management, coaching, mentoring and leadership skills.
• An excellent communicator with an ability to influence others.
• Flexible attitude and ability to deal positively with changing priorities.
• Experience in Supply Chain Planning in a Food Retail or Food Manufacturing environment.

Personal Attributes:

• A clear passion for organic food and sustainability.
• Organised, accurate, with flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team player in addition to working well as part of a team.
• Eager to learn as additional training will be provided.

What we offer

• Salary up to £44,000 per annum (FTE)
• 33 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays (FTE)
• A free box of fruit and veg every week (it’s pretty delicious!)
• Up to 35% discount on A&C products.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Contributory pension scheme
• Wellbeing & Rewards platform

Abel & Cole promotes equal opportunities fsor all employees. We want our employees to feel they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. Members of staff are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying - a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.

To support Abel & Cole’s commitment to inclusion and diversity, we ask that you remove all personal details from your CV. This includes removal of home address, D.O.B and place of education.