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Head of Supply Chain

Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain
Posted 17 days ago
Location

Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 4HF, England

Salary

£70,000 - £90,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

My FMCG manufacturing client are looking to recruit a dynamic Head of Supply Chain to join their Derbyshire based team and spearhead their journey through high growth and transformation.

Client Details

My client are a well-established organisation in the FMCG manufacturing industry - operating on an international scale.

They are looking to recruit a dynamic Head of Supply Chain to join their Derbyshire based team and spearhead their journey through high growth and transformation.

Description

As the Head of Supply Chain, you'll play a pivotal role in driving process implementation, efficiency, agility, and innovation. From optimising logistics to enhancing supply chain planning strategies, your expertise will be instrumental in building a seamless operations amidst their rapid expansion.

  • Establishes performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain

  • Develops and maintains detailed inventories of materials and supplies located in the company and in the factory

  • Ensuring compliance with IFS standards

  • Maintains required quantity of supplies and materials to optimise production

  • Analyses current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to increase efficiency of supply chain and profitability for the company

  • Identifies optimal shipment and transportation routes with attention to consolidation of warehousing and distribution

  • Negotiates prices for raw material and delivery with suppliers, vendors, and/or shipping companies

  • Participates as an advisory member of the product development team, providing information and guidance on availability and cost of supplies and materials

  • Acts as part of the team coordinating engineering changes, product line extension, or new product launches to ensure timely and orderly material and production flow transitions.

Profile

  • End-to-end supply chain and logistics leadership experience, gained within FMCG manufacturing organisations

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills - including a requirement to speak another European language

  • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers

  • Strong leadership skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Profound SAP knowledge

  • Driving license for industrial trucks (preferred)

Job Offer

  • c. £60,000 - £75,000 plus package

  • Opportunity to lead and develop a team, operating within the FMCG industry

  • Exposure to international supply chain operations

  • Commitment to sustainability and ethical practices

We welcome all interested applicants to seize this exciting opportunity and apply to join this Derbyshire based organisation.


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