Head of Supply Chain

Founder ex Director / Head of Talent Acquisition | Global TA Transformation expert with significant generalist HR experience.

Following a further review, my retail client is seeking an experienced consultant, or senior professional, to support a major Supply Chain transformation programme. This is a high‑impact 12‑month contract role working closely with the leadership team to shape strategy, improve performance, and build capability across the team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Defining and shaping a business‑wide Supply Chain Strategy
• Delivering the Supply Chain elements of the Annual Business Plan, focusing on:
  • Availability – improving customer outcomes while reducing cost and excess stock
  • Distribution Centre performance – driving efficiency from a Supply Chain perspective
  • Supply Chain systems – advising on effective solutions and supporting implementation
• Leading and supporting major change and project management activity
• Building technical capability across UK and offshore Supply teams
• Working closely with external partners on end‑to‑end transformation initiatives

What we’re looking for:

• Essential: Senior Supply Chain leader with strong experience across either FMCG, retail or wholesale
• Proven background in developing and delivering Supply Chain strategy
• Experience improving availability, stock flow and end‑to‑end efficiency
• Strong capability in system selection, implementation or optimisation
• Excellent stakeholder management and change leadership skills
• Ability to work across multi‑site and multi‑country teams

This is an outstanding opportunity to influence major transformation, bring fresh thinking, and help build a future‑ready Supply Chain for a well‑known retailer.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Supply Chain

Industries

Retail and Wholesale

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