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Supply Chain & Technical Operations Recruitment Consultant | Pharma & Life Science
Walker Cole International is searching for a Head of Supply Chain to join a global life sciences business at their high-volume, regulated production site in the Southwest of England.
As the Head of Supply Chain, you will lead end-to-end supply chain operations—including planning, procurement, warehousing, and material flow.
As the Head of Supply Chain, your responsibilities will include:
* Lead site-based supply chain operations, including demand and supply planning, material purchasing, and warehouse management.
* Drive performance against key KPIs such as OTD, inventory, material availability, and warehouse throughput using structured continuous improvement tools.
* Own the site master production plan, ensuring alignment with S&OP and live sales demand to drive material requirements.
* Collaborate with suppliers and downstream distribution partners to ensure reliable inbound and outbound product flow.
* Provide leadership and development to planners, buyers, and warehouse staff, fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
* Ensure warehouse and material flow operations support regulated production and optimized working capital.
* Partner closely with Operations and Site Leadership to ensure successful manufacturing execution.
* Lead problem-solving efforts and supply risk mitigation related to raw materials, production, and distribution.
To be successful as a Head of Supply Chain, you will have:
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
* 7+ years of supply chain or operations leadership experience in a high-volume, regulated manufacturing environment (ideally life sciences or medical devices).
* Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience in demand planning, S&OP, Kanban, inventory management, and warehouse leadership.
* Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
* Continuous improvement mindset with experience in tools like Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies.
* Strategic thinker with proven ability to lead and influence across functions.
Supply Chain Manager | Supply Chain Lead | Site Supply Chain Head | Supply Chain Operations |Head of Supply Chain| Medical Devices | Life Sciences | Regulated Manufacturing | S&OP | Planning & Logistics | Warehouse
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Supply Chain, Project Management, and Production
* Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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