Company:
An established and growing manufacturing business is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Supply Chain Director to lead and transform its end-to-end supply chain operation.
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for developing a resilient, efficient and scalable supply chain strategy that supports operational excellence, customer satisfaction and long-term business growth. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping procurement, planning, logistics, inventory management and supplier performance across a complex manufacturing environment.
The business is looking for a confident and credible leader who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement a high-performing supply chain strategy aligned with business objectives
* Lead procurement, planning, warehousing, logistics and inventory functions across multiple sites
* Build strong supplier relationships whilst improving cost, quality, delivery and risk management performance
* Drive operational efficiencies, continuous improvement initiatives and service excellence throughout the supply chain
* Improve forecasting, demand planning and stock optimisation processes
* Collaborate closely with manufacturing, engineering, finance and commercial teams to support business priorities
* Lead and develop a capable supply chain team, fostering accountability, collaboration and high performance
* Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring resilience and continuity of supply
* Support strategic growth initiatives, including new product introduction and operational expansion
* Deliver meaningful reporting and insights to the senior leadership team
Profile:
The ideal candidate will be an accomplished supply chain leader with significant experience within manufacturing, engineering or industrial environments.
You will demonstrate:
* Proven success in a senior supply chain leadership position
* Strong strategic planning and operational execution capability
* Experience managing complex supplier networks and international supply chains
* Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
* A track record of delivering measurable improvements in cost, efficiency and service performance
* Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
* The ability to influence at executive level and lead organisational change
* Experience within fast-paced manufacturing or engineering sectors would be highly advantageous
* Degree qualified or professionally accredited within supply chain, operations or a related discipline
What’s on Offer
* A high-profile leadership opportunity within a respected manufacturing business
* The chance to shape and influence operational strategy at executive level
* A collaborative and forward-thinking working environment
* Competitive salary and executive benefits package
* Genuine opportunity for long-term impact and career progression