My FMCG manufacturing client are looking to recruit a dynamic Head of Supply Chain to join their Derbyshire based team and spearhead their journey through high growth and transformation.
Client Details
My client are a well-established organisation in the FMCG manufacturing industry - operating on an international scale.They are looking to recruit a dynamic Head of Supply Chain to join their Derbyshire based team and spearhead their journey through high growth and transformation.
Description
As the Head of Supply Chain, you'll play a pivotal role in driving process implementation, efficiency, agility, and innovation. From optimising logistics to enhancing supply chain planning strategies, your expertise will be instrumental in building a seamless operations amidst their rapid expansion.- Establishes performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain
- Develops and maintains detailed inventories of materials and supplies located in the company and in the factory
- Ensuring compliance with IFS standards
- Maintains required quantity of supplies and materials to optimise production
- Analyses current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to increase efficiency of supply chain and profitability for the company
- Identifies optimal shipment and transportation routes with attention to consolidation of warehousing and distribution
- Negotiates prices for raw material and delivery with suppliers, vendors, and/or shipping companies
- Participates as an advisory member of the product development team, providing information and guidance on availability and cost of supplies and materials
- Acts as part of the team coordinating engineering changes, product line extension, or new product launches to ensure timely and orderly material and production flow transitions.
Profile
- End-to-end supply chain and logistics leadership experience, gained within FMCG manufacturing organisations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Profound SAP knowledge
- Driving license for industrial trucks (preferred)
Job Offer
- Up to 75,000 plus package
- Opportunity to lead and develop a team, operating within the FMCG industry
- Exposure to international supply chain operations
- Commitment to sustainability and ethical practices