The Role
Reporting to the Board, you will take full accountability for the company’s supply chain strategy and operational delivery. You will:
* Develop and implement business and supply chain strategies to achieve growth, profitability, and long-term resilience.
* Oversee day-to-day operations across logistics, purchasing, and production planning, ensuring optimal performance and cost efficiency.
* Drive productivity, efficiency, and environmental improvements, reducing costs while maintaining the highest quality and sourcing standards.
* Lead a robust procurement function in a commodities market, managing direct relationships with key raw material suppliers to secure supply and value.
* Champion packaging and waste reduction initiatives, mitigating risk, and improving supplier performance through effective management and innovation.
* Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to ensure all operations – including shipping and delivery – meet strict quality, safety, and environmental standards.
* Build and manage new supply chain partnerships, leading negotiations and implementing strategic contractual agreements.
* Set strategic direction for the Supply Chain and Procurement functions to contribute effectively to EBIT Bridge and business-wide performance targets.
* Oversee logistics and warehousing operations, including shipping schedules, load capacity management, fleet optimisation, and the environmental impact of operations.
* Address supplier-related concerns across both current and future projects, ensuring continuity of supply and service excellence.
* Lead and inspire cross-functional teams, embedding a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
* Collaborate closely with senior leadership to ensure operations align with overarching business goals and strategic initiatives.
* Manage financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to ensure commercial targets are met.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, environmental, and industry regulations, maintaining operational integrity at every level.
* Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, customers, suppliers, and industry partners.
* Lead risk management initiatives to protect and enhance the company’s financial and operational health.
Key Relationships
You will work collaboratively with:
* Commercial Team
* Planning Team
* Supply Chain & Logistics
* HR Team
* Finance Team
* Purchasing Team
About You
* A proven supply chain leader with at least 7 years’ experience at senior or director level.
* Demonstrable success in manufacturing, supply chain management, and production operations.
* Strong understanding of procurement in commodity markets and supplier risk management.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
* Strategic, analytical, and commercially focused, with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
* Experienced in leading change programmes, driving performance, and delivering measurable results.
* Knowledgeable about local and international market trends and regulations within the manufacturing or packaging sectors.
* Degree qualified (Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business, Supply Chain, or related field). CIPS membership and Lean / Six Sigma certification would be advantageous.
Why Join?
This is a unique opportunity to join a market-leading packaging group at a key stage of its growth journey. You will have the authority and autonomy to shape strategy, implement transformational change, and deliver lasting impact on the company’s operational and financial performance.
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