Head of Supply Chain

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION 

As the Head of Supply Chain you will,

• Lead and develop the supply chain team, reviewing structure, job roles and descriptions, and up-skilling where required.
• Build relationships with the Sales, Product Development and Marketing teams to understand business challenges, and develop processes and systems to optimise efficiency, on-time product and drive great customer service.
• Alongside the Product Development team, work with suppliers to understand capacity, and lead times, that supports an optimised inventory level, without affecting customer service.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives within the supply chain, this could include logistics routes, freight costs, external warehousing, cost of import / export.... seek to thoughtfully refine processes and systems to uncover inefficiencies and deliver more profitability.
• Contribute to company strategy, as a key member of the senior leadership team.
• Manage Far East inbound shipments, container planning.
• Manage relationship with German 3rd party fulfilment centre in Germany.
• Manage a sizeable team including, QA & shipping, two warehouses including d2c and B2B.

YOUR PROFILE

• Have previously held a senior supply chain role.
• Have experience with supply chain systems.
• Have 3-4 years experience in Far East import and logistics issues.
• Have worked for a consumer product distributor / manufacturer / importer. 
• Proven leadership experience in a similar role, being able to demonstrate performance management and increased engagement.
• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills, showing advanced stock / inventory management.
• Track record in managing supply, demand, and warehouse teams.

THE ROLE

•    Full time role, permanent

•    Hybrid role, partly based at our Chesham, Buckinghamshire

•    Salary 60-65k

No agencies or recruiters please