Overview
As the Head of Supply Chain - Chilled Food, you\'ll be at the forefront of delivering high-quality, packaged products to millions of customers. Leading a talented team across planning, logistics, and procurement, you\'ll shape a supply chain.
You will bring proven senior-level experience in managing complex supply chains within chilled food, ideally within chilled or packaging-intensive categories. Deep expertise in cold chain logistics and short shelf-life product management. A strong track record of leading and developing high-performing teams in fast-paced FMCG environments. Experience of sourcing packaging and raw materials globally, with excellent negotiation skills. Passion for packaging innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.
Core Responsibilities
* Shape and deliver the end-to-end supply chain strategy for packaged cheese, ensuring alignment with commercial, quality, and customer service objectives.
* Lead and inspire cross-functional teams across procurement, planning, logistics, and packaging operations.
* Oversee demand and production planning, balancing short shelf-life challenges with customer expectations to minimise waste and maximise service levels.
* Manage stock levels of chilled product and packaging materials, optimising availability and reducing obsolescence.
* Negotiate with suppliers to secure reliable, cost-effective sourcing and develop long-term strategic partnerships.
* Optimise distribution and cold chain logistics to achieve best-in-class OTIF delivery to retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice customers.
* Champion sustainability initiatives, including recyclable and eco-friendly packaging solutions.
* Monitor and improve KPIs across waste, cost-to-serve, OTIF, packaging efficiency, and carbon footprint.
* Drive continuous improvement, leveraging automation, data, and technology to increase efficiency and resilience.
Qualifications
* Senior-level experience managing complex supply chains within chilled food or packaging-intensive categories.
* Deep expertise in cold chain logistics and short shelf-life product management.
* Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in fast-paced FMCG environments.
* Experience sourcing packaging and raw materials globally with excellent negotiation skills.
* Strong passion for packaging innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.
Employer Value Proposition
* Be part of a growing, respected FMCG business with a strong market presence.
* Lead a critical function with board-level visibility and influence.
* Drive change in packaging innovation and sustainability.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for career progression into broader operations or executive leadership roles.
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