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Supply Chain Manager

Location: Shepton Mallet
Contract: Full time, Permanent

Pay: Competitive salary based on experience

Who are we?
Field & Flower was founded in 2011 by two friends after meeting at agricultural university, one a farmer and the other a food lover. We are a leading UK food subscription business specialising in grass fed, free-range meat and responsibly caught fish, connecting farming communities to people who care.

Job overview

Field & Flower is seeking a hands-on Supply Chain Manager to own end-to-end supply chain planning, procurement, and fulfilment for our direct-to-consumer meat business. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will balance strategic planning with operational execution, ensuring we deliver exceptional quality meat boxes on time while optimising cost, waste, and service levels. This role requires close collaboration with farmers, processors, and colleagues across the business, plus a willingness to roll up your sleeves during peak periods.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced supply chain professional ready to take full ownership of the end-to-end supply chain, with the chance to make a meaningful impact from day one. 

Job Overview
• Own demand forecasting for core cuts and seasonal products (Easter lamb, Christmas turkey, etc.), translating plans into purchasing and production schedules

• Source and build relationships with farmers, abattoirs, and butchers, ensuring animal welfare standards, product specifications, and service levels are consistently met

• Build contingency plans for supply disruptions and seasonal fluctuations in availability

• Work closely with operations and production teams to ensure product arrives on time, in spec, and at correct temperatures to support packing schedules

• Own product quality and safety, including batch traceability, and compliance with UK food safety and labelling regulations

• Drive continuous improvement in waste reduction

• Resolve fulfilment issues quickly, working with the customer experience team to minimise impact on customers

• Provide hands-on support in the operations facility during peak periods (Christmas, Easter, promotional campaigns), including working in fridges, assisting with packing, and trouble-shooting bottlenecks

• Develop strong supplier relationships to ensure consistency and supply security – you will be the face of the business, and should champion the brand and the ethics


Essential Experience
• Proven experience in supply chain or operations management within food manufacturing, FMCG, or ecommerce (ideally DTC or fresh/chilled food)

• Strong understanding of demand planning, inventory management, and supplier negotiation

• Hands-on approach, with willingness to work in cold environments throughout the week and support operations during peaks

• Knowledge of UK food safety regulations, cold-chain management, and traceability requirements

• Excellent communication both verbal and written, and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Data-driven mindset with ability to analyse KPIs and drive continuous improvement

• Strong Excel skills for data management and reporting

Desirable Experience
• Experience in meat, butchery, or fresh supply chains

• Familiarity with direct-to-consumer fulfilment models and ecommerce platforms

• Experience with ERP systems and demand forecasting tools

• Understanding of animal welfare standards and farm-to-fork traceability

Employment benefits
✓ 40% off all Field & Flower products
✓ Friends & family discount
✓ Private health and dental care
✓ A social team with regular meet ups
✓ Sabbatical leave opportunity every 5 years
✓ Enhanced parental leave
✓ Volunteering days
✓ Access to a variety of national and high street discounts

Included
✓ NEST Pension scheme
✓ 30 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
✓ Plus, your birthday day off + 1-day extra holiday after 2 years’ service up to a maximum of +5 extra days’ holiday (pro-rated)

Extra Information
Contract: Full time, Permanent: Monday-Friday, 9am-5.30pm with a paid 1-hour lunch break.
Location: This is an on-site role, based in Waterlip, Shepton Mallet. You will also spend time on the road, visiting our suppliers.
Pay: Competitive salary based on experience

If you are interested in working with us, please submit your CV and cover letter explaining why you are interested in working for Field & Flower by email to [email protected].