The Role
You will take ownership of the full supply chain function including:
1. Supply chain strategy development and execution
2. S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) leadership
3. Procurement and supplier performance management
4. Production planning and demand forecasting
5. Inventory optimisation and stock control
6. Inbound logistics and warehousing operations
7. ERP/MRP optimisation (including Netstock)
8. Budget management and working capital control
9. KPI reporting (OTIF, service level, cost reduction)
10. Leading and developing a high-performing supply chain team
You will collaborate closely with Operations, Production, NPD and Commercial teams to ensure material availability, cost efficiency and service excellence.
Requirements
Essential:
11. 5+ years' senior supply chain leadership experience within manufacturing
12. Strong background in procurement, planning, logistics and inventory management
13. Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite or similar)
14. Proven ability to lead teams and drive performance improvement
15. Strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Desirable:
16. Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or related field
17. Experience with Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
18. Exposure to international supply chains and import/export compliance