Head of Supply Chain

About the Opportunity

A leading organisation is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Head of Supply Chain to lead and develop their end-to-end supply chain function. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving strategic procurement, planning, inventory optimisation, supplier performance, logistics excellence, and continuous operational improvement.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting business growth, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring the supply chain function delivers outstanding service to both internal and external stakeholders.

The Role

Reporting into the Operations Leadership Team, the Head of Supply Chain will take overall responsibility for:

• Strategic procurement and category management
• Demand planning, forecasting, and material planning
• Inventory management and optimisation
• Supplier relationship management
• Contract and SLA management
• Warehousing and logistics operations
• ERP process development and optimisation
• Supply chain performance and continuous improvement
• Leadership, development, and engagement of the Supply Chain team

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Leadership

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain function.
• Drive cost reduction and operational efficiency programmes.
• Establish and manage departmental KPIs and performance measures.
• Support the development and implementation of an effective S&OP process.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Develop and execute category management strategies.
• Build strategic partnerships with key suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts, commercial agreements, and service level arrangements.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, cost, delivery, and reliability.

Planning & Inventory

• Oversee demand forecasting and materials planning activities.
• Ensure inventory levels are optimised to support business requirements.
• Drive improvements in inventory accuracy and stock control.
• Minimise slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
• Develop robust production scheduling processes.

Warehouse & Logistics

• Ensure efficient warehouse operations and service to manufacturing.
• Optimise inbound and outbound logistics flows.
• Review opportunities for warehousing and distribution improvements.
• Deliver high levels of service while controlling operational costs.

ERP & Process Improvement

• Promote effective utilisation of ERP systems.
• Improve data accuracy, reporting, and process efficiency.
• Drive best-practice supply chain processes throughout the business.

Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing supply chain team.
• Set clear objectives aligned with company strategy.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure employees have the skills, tools, and support required to succeed.

About You

The ideal candidate will be a confident supply chain leader capable of operating at both strategic and operational levels.

They will ideally possess:

• Significant experience in a senior supply chain leadership role.
• Strong background in procurement, planning, inventory, logistics, and warehousing.
• Proven experience in supplier management and contract negotiation.
• Expertise in ERP systems and process improvement.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost management capability.
• Experience developing and managing KPIs and performance frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive organisational change.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where the successful candidate can shape supply chain strategy, influence business performance, and lead a team through the next phase of development and growth.

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