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Head of supply chain management

Watford
Chandler Harris Recruitment Ltd
Supply chain manager
Posted: 11 March
Offer description

-Do you have a proven track record of success in Supply Chain Management within a manufacturing environment? If so, this new role, created through growth could be for you. Based from their Northern Home Counties manufacturing sites, you'll lead the end to end supply chain function, covering logistics, procurement and operations planning. Offering up to £85k basic, £5k bonus, company car or £550 per month allowance, plus other great benefits. If this sounds like you, then read on and APPLY TODAY!


- THE ROLE;

* As Head of Supply Chain, you'll lead the team, being a Logistics Manager, a Planning Manager and 5 in procurement, by developing and executing the strategy for planning, procurement and logistics, aiming to improve efficiency, reduce cost and ensure timely product delivery, by managing and building relationships with key stakeholders.
* You'll ensure that materials, products and information flow efficiently across the organisation, supporting business objectives, cost optimisation and service excellence, ensuring PAS99 and ISOP rules and regulations are adhered to.
* As Head of Supply Chain, you'll lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team across logistics, procurement and planning, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
* As Head of Supply Chain, you'll manage relationships with 3PLsm carriers and logistics partners to ensure service reliability and cost optimisation.
* You'll ensure effective inventory control, stock accuracy and warehouse performance.
* You'll implement procurement policies, governance and performance metrics to ensure transparency and value delivery.
* You'll collaborate closely with operations, sales and finance to balance capacity, inventory, demand and working capital.
* You'll drive digital transformation and the adoption of modern supply chain tools, analytics and automation and identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including supplier performance, logistics disruptions and capacity constraints.
* You'll lead cost-reduction, process improvement and sustainability initiatives across the supply chain.


- THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE;

* The successful candidate will be Degree educated and CIPS qualified.
* You'll have managed budgets and delivered cost savings without compromising quality and be a strong leader, with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
* You'll have proven expertise in supply chain management within a manufacturing environment, with excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
* Knowledge of end to end supply chain movement from procurement, planning, inventory management, S&OP and logistics processes.
* Knowledge of BES6001.


-THE COMPANY;

* Our client is a long established, highly regarded manufacturer of multi-line and multi-use building products made from different materials, used in multiple applications across the Built environment.
* They have exciting aspirations, so a great time to join.


-THE REMUNERATION;

* £80,000- £85,000 basic salary dependent on experience.
* Executive level company car, or £550 per month allowance.
* Annual bonus paid in March of up to £5,000
* 6% employer pension contribution.
* Private Health care package after qualifying period.
* 2x life assurance scheme
* 25 days hols, rising to 28 days with service.
* Employee assistance programme.

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