At Avondale Foods Ltd we are looking for a Head of Supply Chain to lead all end-to-end supply chain activities for a high-volume chilled food manufacturing site. This includes demand and supply planning, procurement, materials management, warehousing and logistics. The role ensures the right materials, products, and information flow through the business safely, efficiently, and in full alignment with customer expectations and site operational capabilities. Shift Pattern; Monday to Friday 08:00am-16:30pm What you will do; Develop and lead the site supply chain strategy aligned with business growth, customer demand, and operational capability. Lead Master Production Scheduling (MPS) aligned with factory capabilities and labour plans. Oversee procurement of raw materials, packaging, and indirect spend. Lead supplier performance, cost negotiations, and continuous improvement initiatives to drive procurement decision-making. Manage 3PL partners, transport providers, and network carriers to deliver high OTIF (On Time In Full) performance. Drive supply chain digitalisation including ERP, APS, and WMS optimisation. Improve data integrity and supply chain analytics to enable better decision-making. What we need from you; Extensive supply chain leadership experience in a large complex chilled, fresh, or short-shelf-life food manufacturing business. Strong understanding of retailer supply chains and service models (M&S, Waitrose, Sainsburys, Tesco, Asda, etc.). Proven experience managing large planning, materials, logistics, and procurement teams. Deep knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and supply chain planning tools. Strong leadership presence with ability to influence cross-functional teams. Experience in fast-paced, complex and highly variable demand environments. Degree in supply chain, operations, engineering, or similar discipline. For the full job description please visit our company website Additional Information No agencies We do not hold a sponsorhip license