Group Head of Supply Chain

A highly successful and award-winning market leader with global sales, now looking for a Group Head of Supply Chain to lead and further develop the function, driving operational excellence with a strong customer focus, and supporting continued growth.

Your new role

• Reporting to the Group Operations Director, you will play an integral role within the Senior Operational Leadership Team, overseeing the Demand Planning, Procurement, Import, Inventory Management and Warehouse functions.
• Lead the development and execution of the Group supply chain strategy, ensuring alignment with wider business objectives and delivering an exceptional customer experience.
• Take full responsibility for the management of stock, materials and supply chain disciplines, ensuring robust forecasting, efficient procurement and effective inventory management.
• Drive continuous improvement across all supply chain processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and strengthen operational performance.
• Manage sourcing and procurement projects throughout their lifecycle, while ensuring stock levels remain aligned with agreed budgets and business requirements.
• Lead, coach and develop the Supply Chain team, fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture focused on collaboration, productivity and delivery.
• Work closely with the Board and Operational Leadership Team to translate the company's vision and values into effective operational strategy and measurable outcomes.
• Ensure strong compliance, governance and processes across the supply chain, taking ownership and acting decisively when required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven leadership experience within a complex supply chain, procurement, operations or materials environment.
• Strong understanding of demand planning, procurement, inventory management, warehousing and supplier management.
• Commercially focused, with the ability to manage budgets, identify cost saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
• Demonstrable experience of leading, developing and motivating high-performing teams.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills, with the ability to turn business objectives into clear, actionable plans.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with a track record of improving processes, performance and customer outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to collaborate effectively across senior leadership and wider teams.
• Customer focused, collaborative and results driven, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

What you'll get in return

Competitive Salary + Bonus, plus strong benefits package

• Private Medical
• Generous Pension
• 25+8 holiday which then increases with service
• fitness membership
• much more

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