Head of Supply Chain

2 days ago


Woking, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time
Head of Supply Chain

Engineering / Manufacture

Fantastic opportunity to undertake a high visibility Head of Supply Chain role with accountability for providing strategic vision and direction to our complete supply chain, with an emphasis on procurement.

Working as part of our senior team, you will be accountable for developing our international supply chains and supporting ongoing growth and development plans whilst ensuring the best, most constant quality of materials for our complex engineered products.

As our Head of Supply Chain, you will need to have a mix of commercial / strategic acumen gained within an electro-mechanical manufacturing environment together with exceptional planning and organization skills, but with the ability to be tactical and lead by example.

Acting as the main point of contact within the business in this key Supply Chain Management role you will be responsible for:

  1. Taking a lead role in developing and driving robust international sourcing strategies
  2. Leading a team and providing strategic direction
  3. Reviewing and overhauling the current supply chain system with a view to identifying areas for improvements whether this is systems or process driven.
  4. Working with the internal team to develop and work with key suppliers and identify ways to strengthen the existing supply base through considering low-cost country sourcing, dual sourcing, and similar initiatives.
  5. Project management of development stages of new products from a supply chain perspective.
  6. Realizing cost reductions where possible
  7. System development - ensuring ERP / MRP system fully utilized.
  8. Inventory Management and management of the customer demand schedule and balancing with business capacity

To succeed in this varied, key role you will likely be:

  1. A commercial, results driven individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  2. A background in materials management / supply chain / purchasing or demand management within an electro-mechanical manufacturing / production environment
  3. A regulated industry background such as automotive, aerospace, medical or similar
  4. Some previous international supply chain experience highly desirable
  5. Mechanical / electro-mechanical commodity knowledge
  6. Working knowledge of MRP / ERP.
  7. CIPS/APICS qualification highly desirable.
  8. The ability to influence internally and externally is a pre-requisite

In return you will be rewarded with a diverse and highly visible position with the ability to make a real difference.

Likely to suit individuals with a background as (but not limited to) Head of Supply Chain, Materials Manager, Head of Procurement, Supply Chain Manager, Purchasing Manager, Materials and Supply Chain Leader or similar.

Job Info

Job Title: Head of Supply Chain

Company: CV-Library

Location: Woking, Surrey

Posted:

Closes: Jan 11th 2025

Sector:

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

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