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Head of Supply Chain

FMCG

Warrington

Permanent

Updated October 21, 2008

Our client is looking to strengthen an already successful supply chain team by the creation of a new Head of Supply Chain to streamline and improve their existing supply chain, specifically the management of forecasting, inventory control, purchasing and logistics and support the future growth of the business through its key three leading brands : Glutafin, Dietary Specials and Trufree in the UK and Ireland.
As a key point of contact between retailers and manufacturing you will meet and set agreed service levels across all areas of the supply chain, ensuring daily and weekly service and manufacturing levels are on track and running to schedule whilst working closely with Schar Group itself in order to achieve and maintain 99% + service levels in all sectors. Moreover you will develop a dynamic supply chain as the Nutrition Point business grows in volume, product range and complexity

Who we're looking for
The successful candidate will ideally be of degree calibre and have a proven track record of success developing and managing a dynamic European supply chain, preferable from a food manufacturing background. This role will combine daily operational management, strategic development and project coordination to initiate changes across the supply chain from demand forecasting, inventory control, vendor management, and logistics. You will have had direct exposure to outsourced manufacturing and have the ability to engage, influence and meet with all suppliers, setting agreed service levels and KPI's whist determining ' value for money ' at all stages through the evaluation and review of all 3rd party suppliers and the initiation of new vendor agreements and tendors.
You will be an innovative supply chain manager, adept at developing cross functional relationships and inspiring others and used to working at board level. Essential personal attributes must include; natural leadership, strong analytical skills, influencing and tenacity. Business level German would be an advantage.

About our client
Nutrition Point are a leading UK company established in 1998 to market and distribute dietary products with their leading brands include 'Dietary Specials' , Glutafin and Trufree and are now part of the European market leader Dr. Schar group. Nutrition Point supply to all of the major supermarkets including Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrison's alongside their healthcare business supplying the UK prescription market.

What's on offer
£50,000 -£55,000 + Car

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 161 828 6348 . Job Ref: 12996771
Your application will be sent to Louise Tilley.