Commercial Operations Manager

<p><strong>Commercial Operations Manager &#8211; Fresh Produce</strong></p> <p>We&#8217;re looking for a <strong>Commercial Operations Manager</strong> with <strong>fresh produce / packhouse experience</strong> to lead the end-to-end supply chain in a fast-moving environment.</p> <p>You&#8217;ll take ownership of <strong>demand planning, stock management, and logistics</strong>, ensuring the right product is packed, planned, and delivered to customers on time while minimising waste and cost.</p> <p>This is a hands-on role working closely with <strong>commercial teams, packhouses, suppliers, and logistics partners</strong> to keep a short shelf-life supply chain running smoothly.</p> <p><strong>Benefits</strong></p> <ul> <li>Salary to £50k doe</li> <li>Discretionary bonus</li> <li>Private healthcare</li> </ul> <p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Lead demand planning and forecasting</p> </li> <li> <p>Manage stock across packhouses, production sites, and co-packers</p> </li> <li> <p>Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics</p> </li> <li> <p>Ensure strong <strong>OTIF delivery performance</strong></p> </li> <li> <p>Identify and resolve supply chain risks</p> </li> <li> <p>Lead and develop the Commercial Operations team</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>What we&#8217;re looking for</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>3+ years&#8217; experience in fresh produce / chilled FMCG supply chains</strong></p> </li> <li> <p>Experience working with <strong>packhouses or short shelf-life products</strong></p> </li> <li> <p>Strong forecasting, stock, and logistics management skills</p> </li> <li> <p>A proactive problem solver who thrives in a <strong>fast-paced environment</strong></p> </li> </ul> <p>If you understand the pressures of <strong>fresh produce supply chains</strong> and enjoy keeping operations running smoothly, we&#8217;d love to hear from you.</p> <p>WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing &amp; technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.</p> <p>WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.</p> <p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SG9sbHkuMzUwMDMuMTMwMzFAd2hpdGVyZWNydWl0bWVudC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif"></p>