Head of Supply Chain

Duties of this role include:

• Responsible for co-ordinating and implementing the company‘s supply chain strategy for all direct and indirect spend and logistics of all importing and exporting within the business.
• Drive Supply Chain optimization: Have a holistic view of Supply Chain Management to provide the reliable service required while optimising inventory, storage, and transport costs.
• Full ownership of inbound and outbound freight to ensure we are partnered with the right suppliers on the right modes considering the best value and efficiency.
• Negotiate overall best terms ensuring that the supply base and product meet the required business objectives in terms of financial, technical, corporate social responsibility, innovation, brand positioning and customer expectations.
• Responsible for transport fleet operations and backhaul fleet utilisation optimising trailer fill and cost per case inbound and outbound.
• Ensure the Inventory Control program is robust by driving ownership and accountability at all levels, with clear processes and performance measurement standards. Maintain and improve inventory accuracy, driving a culture of control and inventory record discipline.
• Manage, challenge vendors on their performance based on value for money, quality and delivery service level considering a high level of innovation that is required.
• Regular stakeholder engagement with Head of Operations / Commercial and Food Development & Innovation to fully share supply and demand position within the supply base and collaboratively find solutions to ensure continuity of supply.
• Chair all business Sales & Operational (S&OP) planning meetings and update on required actions as needed.

Requirements for this role include:

• Operational FMCG procurement and experience of forecasting for manufacturing experience
• Proven experience of creating strong vendor / 3rd party warehousing & logistics relationship management systems.
• Previous experience of MRP / WMS / ERP / Integrated Commercial Forecasting systems.
• Previous people management skills incorporating a range of business activities.
• Strong numeric and verbal reasoning skills / IT literate.
• Good attention to detail and excellent communicator.
• Ability to make challenging decisions and to take a calm and measured approach in a pressurised environment.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Company Pension Contribution
• Health Insurance
• Plus more