Head of Operations & Supply Chain Brackley (office-based) Manufacturing | Procurement | Planning | Logistics We’re partnering with an equipment supplier to the foodservice industry to appoint a Head of Operations & Supply Chain — a senior leadership role with end-to-end responsibility across procurement, planning, materials, logistics and inventory performance. This is a role for a commercially minded supply chain leader who enjoys building structure, improving flow, and driving performance across complex operations. What you’ll be doing * Owning the end-to-end supply chain strategy, from supplier to customer * Leading procurement (direct & indirect), materials planning and logistics teams * Driving improvements in OTIF, inventory accuracy, stock forecasting and availability * Developing sourcing strategies and managing supplier performance * Optimising inventory, working capital and warehouse capacity * Leading planning across inbound, outbound, service and installation activities * Acting as ERP / WMS system super-user, driving data accuracy and insight * Embedding robust KPI reporting and performance management * Collaborating closely with Quality to embed right-first-time principles * Supporting growth through scalable, resilient supply chain processes What we’re looking for * Senior leadership experience across supply chain, procurement and operations * Strong background in materials planning, inventory optimisation and supplier management * Commercially astute with strong negotiation and contract management skills * Confident working cross-functionally with Sales, Quality and Technical teams * Data-driven, systems-savvy and process-focused * ERP / WMS experience essential * Professional qualifications (CIPS, APICS, CSCP, CPSM or similar) desirable but not essential Why this role? This is a genuinely strategic role with real influence across the business. You’ll be trusted to shape the operating model, improve performance and build a supply chain that supports both customer satisfaction and profitable growth. Interested? If you’d like a confidential conversation or more detail, feel free to message me directly or apply