Overview
This is a critical leadership opportunity to drive global supply chain strategy for a high-performing, innovation-led manufacturing business with a strong international presence. With operations across the UK, USA, Europe, Australia, China, and India, the company has been a trusted leader in industrial manufacturing for decades.
As Head of Supply Chain, you will lead and shape the global procurement, planning, warehousing, and logistics functions. Your focus will be on delivering sustainable, profitable growth by fostering innovation, building resilience, and promoting operational excellence across the global network.
You\'ll work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to align priorities, influence decision-making, and create a high-performing culture where teams feel supported, valued, and empowered to thrive.
This is a high-impact role with clear succession potential to the Operations Director.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as a senior leader contributing to strategic planning and business-wide decision-making
* Develop and execute a commercially focused, globally aligned supply chain strategy
* Lead, coach, and develop a geographically dispersed team across multiple regions
* Build strong cross-functional relationships with operations, engineering, sales, and finance
* Drive continuous improvement using data-driven insights, process optimization, and digital transformation
* Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, enhancing agility and responsiveness
* Lead transformation initiatives to improve productivity, reduce cost, and enable scalable growth
* Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
* Serve as a visible, values-driven leader who embodies the company\'s mission and culture
What You\'ll Bring
* Proven leadership experience in a senior supply chain role, ideally within global manufacturing or engineering
* Strategic thinker with strong expertise in end-to-end supply chain operations
* Demonstrated success in leading and developing high-performing, cross-border teams
* Strong commercial acumen and the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
* Experience delivering transformation and driving continuous improvement initiatives
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
* Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to lead in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment
* Degree-qualified or equivalent experience; professional supply chain certifications (e.g., CIPS, IoSCM) are a plus
* Forward-thinking, ambitious, and eager to make a meaningful impact
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