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Head of Supply Chain

North West England Permanent £90,000 - £110,000 per year View Job Description
The head of Supply Chain will lead/optimise end-to-end supply chain operations, integrating S&OP, leading a systems implementation and supporting the business as they move towards best in class supply chain operations.
  • Growing Food Business with sites across the North of England
  • Leadership role, driving supply chain transformation an CI across the business

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a well-established organisation within the Food Industry. The company operates as a medium-sized enterprise with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality products and fostering a professional working environment.

Job Description

The role of Head of Supply Chain will be responsible for:

  • Lead the S&OP process to align milk intake, processing capacity, and customer demand. Align outputs to financial and operational target
  • Develop and execute the procurement strategy to ensure quality, cost and supplier reliability
  • Oversee customer service operations to ensure high levels of satisfaction and responsiveness
  • Managing the various routes to market from a logistics perspective, ensuring cost-effective delivery
  • Lead the multi-site planning function
  • Develop and execute the supply chain strategy aligned with the business objectives growth and sustainability goals
  • Manage and continue to develop a high performing team, with clear succession planning



The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of Supply Chain should have:

  • Proven experience in a senior supply chain role within the FMCG industry.
  • Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
  • Expertise in procurement, logistics, and supply chain management.
  • Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
  • Ability to analyse data and implement strategic improvements.
  • Knowledge of supply chain software and tools.
  • Previous examples of leading and developing S&OP, improving procurement and optimising logistics
  • A degree or relevant qualification in supply chain, logistics, or a related field.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £90,000 to £105,000 per annum.
  • Generous car allowance.
  • Private healthcare coverage.
  • Comprehensive pension scheme.
  • Northern based roles, with site across the North West, Yorkshire and the Midlands



If you are passionate about supply chain leadership within the FMCG industry and are ready to make a significant impact, apply today to take the next step in your career!

Contact
Tom Wowk
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7029491
Phone number
+44 161 829 0410

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Supply Chain Management
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
North West England
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Tom Wowk
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0410
Job reference
JN-062026-7029491