Group Supply Chain Director

Overview

Global Supply Chain Director – Hybrid role requiring weekly presence at sites based in Kent and Essex. £65,000-£85,000pa. Hybrid working, pension, holiday.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all aspects of production & manufacturing in the UK, including production planning, release of work orders and all quality checking processes
• Overseeing all aspects of procurement for the UK & Germany, purchasing from various suppliers, including setting up contracts, raising POs, site audits and everything in-between
• Overseeing all aspects of product storage, handling and distribution in the UK & Germany
• Having full control of stock levels in the UK & Germany, set safety stocks, and provide forecasts
• Managing the 3PL logistics provider, including uploading sales orders
• Managing the suppliers & strategy based in Asia
• Managing the UK production team, buyer/planner (6 direct reports)
• Securing year-on-year cost savings within the supply chain
• Managing and minimising supply chain & production risk
• Assisting with the QMS (ISO) systems and audits
• Strategically expanding, preserving or improving company procedures, standards or policies
• Adhering to regulatory guidelines
• Identifying and managing commercial risks
• Regularly reviewing the setting of pricing strategies and regular price increases
• Proactively de-risking the supply chain away from single-source vendors

Candidate Profile

• A seasoned supply chain leader with proven global experience
• Commercially sharp, financially astute, and strategically minded
• Exceptional at building relationships and negotiating deals
• Comfortable in high-pressure, fast-moving environments
• A natural leader who inspires teams and delivers results
• Holder of a full UK driving licence

Benefits

Benefits include 25 days holiday (+ 8 days bank holiday, with extra days for long service), Pension scheme, Hybrid working options, and the opportunity to operate at board level and make a real impact to the business.

KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR – Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd.