Kepak is a global food company serving international retailers and food service household names with prime cuts of meat, on-trend food concepts and ready-for-market convenience foods.

Kepak St. Merryn in Merthyr Tydfil has combined beef and lamb processing and packing facilities. We offer beef and lamb products ranging from retail ready cuts for butchers’ counters to branded packaged meat, all as part of our service; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef and lamb products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance.

We are excited to be recruiting for a Supply Chain Manager to work on our busy Merthyr Tydfil site. This is a permanent, full time position which has occasional travel requirements and a competitive salary.

To manage supply chain operations for the retail business unit, ensuring accurate forecast reporting and aggregation, E2E production planning, materials planning, inventory management and achievement of customer service levels in accordance with customer and business requirements.

Oversees materials supplier day-to-day relationships in conjunction with group purchasing
Executes divisional supply chain strategy within the retail business unit and contributes to continuous improvement, waste reduction and sustainability goals

Responsible for the health, safety, wellbeing and development of the supply chain team in line with the group people strategy

Role Responsibilities:

Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Demand planning and forecasting
Inventory Management
Materials planning oversight
Data Management (Bill of Materials)
Customer Order & Service Level Management
Reporting and Insights
Supply Chain Excellence
E2E Production Planning
Business Continuity and Risk Management
Business Compliance
People and Culture
Cross Functional Collaboration
External Stakeholder Management
Market and Industry Insight

Role Qualifications and Skills:

Experience in retail supply chain management within the meat, food or FMCG industry
Strong planning, forecasting, and inventory management skills
Familiarity with supply chain systems and reporting tools
Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
Commitment to sustainability and supply chain excellence

31 days annual leave per year (after probation).

Annual Holiday Purchase Scheme - Need a little more time off? Purchase additional annual leave.

Company Pension Scheme - Helping you plan for the future with access to our company pension scheme.

Death in Service Benefit - Eligible salaried employees are covered by our Death in Service benefit, providing financial support and peace of mind for your loved ones.

Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to join Kepak.

Free On-Site Parking - Our site has dedicated staff parking, available free of charge for all colleagues.

Subsidised On-Site Canteen - Enjoy a variety of freshly prepared hot meals and food options at reduced prices in our on-site canteen.

Cycle to Work Scheme - Save money on a new bike and cycling equipment through our salary sacrifice scheme.

Electric Vehicle Scheme - Access an electric vehicle through our salary sacrifice scheme.

Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and celebrate the loyalty, dedication and valuable contributions of our long-serving colleagues.

Discounted Gym Memberships - Support your health and wellbeing with access to discounted gym memberships.

Training and Development - We are committed to helping you grow your career through structured onboarding, regular online and in-person training, and clear opportunities for career progression.

Mentoring and Leadership Development Programmes - Whether you're looking to build new skills or take the next step in your career, our mentoring and leadership development programmes are designed to help you reach your full potential.

GroceryAid Employee Assistance Programme - Free and confidential emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues, including access to counselling, mental health support, legal guidance and a 24/7 confidential helpline.

Financial Advice & Will Writing - Access free mortgage advice and a complimentary will writing service as part of your employee benefits package.

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