Interim Supply Chain Manager

Wasabi Sushi & Bento

Founded in 2003 Wasabi’s vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation.

Wasabi now has 40 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Bento, launched exclusively in Sainsbury s. Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Today, Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand, setting new standards for quality and innovation.

Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite.

We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion.

As we embark on our next phase of growth and innovation, we re thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for an Interim Supply Chain Manager to join our team based in Park Royal.

Please note this is a 3-6 month fixed term contract role.

The Role:

The Supply Chain Manager will oversee and optimise our supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end supply chain process, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the implementation of supply chain strategies that align with organisational goals to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage relationships with all external stakeholders (suppliers/vendors/customers/logistics partners), negotiate best in class contracts, set up KPIs and ways of working.
• Monitor inventory levels, forecast demand, and implement inventory management systems to prevent stockouts or overstock situations. Manage stock in our internal warehouse as well as external.
• Oversee the transportation and distribution of goods, ensuring timely delivery and cost-effective logistics operations.
• Liaise with our logistics partners for retail as well as restaurants to set up most efficient logistics routes and plan for future growth.
• Identify potential risks in the supply chain, such as supplier reliability or geopolitical issues, understand internal gaps and risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure that all supply chain activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and quality standards.
• Lead and mentor various teams within supply chain (around 50 people), fostering a collaborative environment and promoting continuous improvement. Review the structure and propose changes in order to meet business requirements, current and future KPIs.
• Manage the warehouse and yard operations by leading the teams of planners, forklift drivers, drivers, dispatch team as well as warehouse operators, understand the gaps and needs and implement best ways of working across the department.
• Coordinate and manage various projects connected with improving supply chain operations, warehouse capacity extension, warehouse automation, logistics routes mapping etc

Our Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field is typically required. Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CSCP, CPIM) are advantageous.
• Previous experience in supply chain roles, with a track record of managing complex supply chain operations and leading teams.
• Previous experience in managing teams
• Ability to analyse data and make informed decisions to optimise supply chain processes.

In Return we provide:

• A great working environment
• Pension scheme
• Refer A Friend Scheme
• Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available)
• 50% discount in our Branches
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Long Service Awards
• Wagestream – a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings
• Life Assurance
• Cycle To Work
• Free on-site parking
• A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and
• The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company.

( please note that certain benefits do not apply to fixed term contracts)

Our people make us who we are. If you’re looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you please apply today as we can’t wait to hear from you.

COME ROLL WITH US!