FMCG Supply Chain Consultant with SAP expertise

Job Title: FMCGSupply Chain Consultant with SAP expertise

Contract Details

• Contract Length: 3 months (with potential to extend to 6)
• Job Type: 5 days a week, contract
• Location: Hybrid with up to 2 days week working from home
• Start Date: ASAP
• Reporting to: Head of Supply Chain and Managing Director

Overview:

Cafea UK is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Consultant to support and improve our end-to-end supply chain processes during a key period of change. This is an initial 3-month contract, with the possibility of extension to 6 months, focused on automating our forecasting and process planning to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

We are seeking a supply chain expert who can quickly understand our mix of SAP and manual processes, diagnose areas of improvement and implement automated solutions. A particular priority will be to embed the coffee buying process into SAP and is fit for the purpose of accurately forecasting our raw coffee demand.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide expert guidance on supply chain best practice and opportunities for process simplification and greater effectiveness.
• Review and map existing supply chain forecasting and planning processes.
• Identify process improvements and work closely with the supply chain team to implement greater automation into all our internal planning processes.
• Lead the integration of the planning of coffee production within SAP — including requirements gathering, configuration, testing, and rollout.
• Work closely with the Supply Chain Manager and Managing Director to align system improvements with business objectives.
• Optimise SAP workflows and master data to support accurate forecasting, purchasing, and stock management.
• Develop clear documentation and provide training to internal teams on new or revised processes.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an FMCG Supply Chain consultant, used to operating at Leadership Team level.
• SAP expert-level knowledge — strong hands-on experience in configuration, troubleshooting, and data analysis (particularly in Materials Management / Production Planning / Sales & Distribution modules).
• Strong understanding of supply chain forecasting, planning, procurement, and materials management.
• Track record of improving or embedding processes within SAP.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and influence at all levels.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, able to deliver tangible improvements in a short timeframe.

Who are Cafea UK?

Part of the Hamburg based Cafea Group GmbH established in 1955. We are the largest private label instant coffee manufacturer in the UK & EU. A multinational, family-owned company with our UK division in Bedfordshire. 8 factories and expertise in all areas of coffee production. Customers in every food channel; retail, foodservice, wholesale, vending and B2B.

Cafea UK Mission, Vision and Values:

Values - We do the right thing. We act with Passion, Integrity, Innovation and Care.

Our Vision - To be the most passionate coffee company, helping to build a better tomorrow.

Our Mission - Using our expertise, innovation and insight to delight our customers, consumers and colleagues.

How to apply:

Please apply with a current CV and a covering letter saying why you feel you are a great match for this role to

Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions based on their experience, training, and skills. If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks, then your application has been unsuccessful.

As an equal opportunity employer, Cafea UK is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Contract length: 3-6 months

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dunstable LU5 4LT