Key Responsibilities Supply Chain Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement a supply and procurement strategy aligned to wider business objectives.
• Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring demand and supply remain balanced.
• Drive forecasting accuracy and improve visibility across the supply network.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen supply continuity, service performance and operational efficiency.
• Support business growth through effective planning of materials and resources.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Manage relationships with a diverse network of domestic and international suppliers.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and service level commitments.
• Ensure consistent supply of quality products and materials.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement initiatives where required.
• Develop robust supplier strategies to minimise risk and improve resilience.

Inventory & Supply Management

• Oversee inventory planning and stock performance across multiple locations.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to ensure availability aligns with customer demand.
• Review stock forecasting models and identify opportunities to optimise inventory levels.
• Coordinate supply requirements with manufacturing and external production partners where applicable.

Process Improvement & Performance

• Analyse operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Establish and monitor key supply chain KPIs.
• Lead projects focused on cost reduction, waste elimination and performance enhancement.
• Champion continuous improvement methodologies and best-practice processes.

Risk & Compliance

• Identify potential supply disruptions and implement mitigation plans.
• Monitor risks across procurement, supplier performance and supply continuity.
• Maintain oversight of import and export compliance requirements.
• Ensure robust governance and business continuity practices are in place.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach and develop a well-established supply and procurement team.
• Create a positive, high-performance culture that encourages accountability and collaboration.
• Support succession planning, talent development and training initiatives.
• Conduct performance reviews, objective setting and development planning.
• Work closely with HR on employee relations and people management activities.

About You We're keen to hear from experienced supply chain professionals who have operated at a senior level within complex commercial or manufacturing environments.

You'll bring:

• Significant experience in senior supply chain, procurement or sourcing leadership roles.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams.
• Strong supplier management, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience implementing strategic supply chain initiatives and driving continuous improvement.
• Advanced ERP systems knowledge.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• A collaborative leadership style with high levels of emotional intelligence.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to influence at all levels.
• Knowledge of inventory planning, demand forecasting and supply optimisation.
• Understanding of international supply networks and import/export requirements.
• Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement or operational excellence credentials.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent industry experience.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience.
• Annual performance-related bonus.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Senior leadership exposure and influence.
• Opportunity to shape and develop an important function within the business.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Long-term career development opportunities.
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