Head of Supply Chain & Operations
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Robert Walters
Manchester, Greater Manchester - England, United Kingdom
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Full Time
Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
17 Jan, 27
Salary
55000.0
Posted On
19 Oct, 26
Experience
8 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Industry
Consumer Services
Description
Managing production schedules from order placement through to shipment, ensuring agreed OTIF targets are achieved.
Monitoring production progress across international manufacturing partners and proactively identifying and resolving delays or capacity issues.
Leading QA and inspection processes across multiple international locations, working with third-party inspection partners and in-country teams.
Managing warehouse and logistics operations, ensuring goods are received, stored and dispatched accurately and efficiently.
Overseeing international freight and ensuring shipments are managed in line with agreed cost and service requirements.
Managing the allocation of inbound stock to customer orders, balancing customer priorities with operational efficiency.
Leading inventory visibility and decision-making across multiple product categories, balancing stock availability, working capital and warehouse capacity.
Monitoring service-level performance and implementing corrective action where required.
Providing regular reporting to the Senior Leadership Team on inventory, aged stock, service levels, operational risks and performance.
Analysing operational issues and debit/credit notes to identify root causes and drive continuous improvement.
Working closely with the planning function to ensure strong alignment between supply planning and execution.
Developing a culture of accountability, operational discipline, data accuracy and continuous improvement.
About You:
Proven experience managing supply chain or operations within an international manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of international logistics, freight and production timelines, particularly across Asia and Europe.
Experience overseeing QA and inspection processes across multiple geographies.
Strong analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to manage complex schedules, data and competing priorities.
Experience leading teams and working effectively at senior leadership level.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
A strong focus on accuracy, process control and continuous improvement.
A hands-on approach and the ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, growing SME environment.