Supply Chain Director - Europe

Job Title: Supply Chain Director – Europe

Duration: 18 month Fixed Term Contract

Location: Head Office, Manchester (willingness to travel)

Job Summary

We are currently partnering with a market leader in the transmissions sector, who are looking for a Supply Chain Director to join on a fixed-term basis.

The European Supply Chain Director is responsible for optimising the flow of goods and information to ensure efficient, cost-effective delivery from suppliers to customers. The role involves managing inventory policies, procurement strategies, and logistics operations while coordinating across key business functions. This position focuses on improving efficiency and enforcing best practices in supply chain management.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: Oversee inventories across European sites, ensuring budgeted stock targets are met.
• Logistics Coordination: Manage finished goods and supplier relationships while developing logistics strategies and ensuring compliance with import/export regulations.
• Process Optimisation: Standardise warehouse operations, implement Perpetual Inventory (PI) management tools, and ensure effective supply chain processes within the M3 system.
• Performance Metrics: Develop and monitor KPIs, including on-time delivery, inventory-to-sales ratio, freight cost per tonne, and supplier performance.
• Strategic Collaboration: Align inventory strategies with commercial, production, and product management goals.
• Senior Reporting: Provide regular updates to senior management on performance and strategic initiatives.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to regional procurement teams across Europe.
• Collaborate with other regions to share strategies and align action plans.
• Coordinate with site purchasing and inventory management teams to improve efficiency.
• Authority over daily operational decisions within the supply chain function.
• Strategic decisions and major investments to be approved in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and strategic goals.

Skills & Experience

• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Expertise in planning, financial management, and contract negotiation.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing, transportation, and warehousing operations.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.

Other Requirements

• Fluency in English (written and verbal).
• Willingness to travel as required.

For further information please contact (url removed)