Head of Supply Chain

2 weeks ago


England, United Kingdom Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain Full time

This position as Head of Supply Chain requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership abilities who will oversee the in and outbound supply chain supporting a growing Lancashire based manufacturer.

Client Details

Our client is a leader in their market who continue to innovate and build market share. They have a well established team supporting the design, develop, and manufacture of complex electro-mechanical products, and are looking to build capacity at their facility located in Lancashire. They are known for their quality products and commitment to innovation.

Description

The Head of Supply Chain will :

  • Lead and manage the entire supply chain operations supporting the Lancashire site including Procurement, Supply planning, Inventory, Warehouse / stores
  • Develop the team to create succession plans and build engagement resulting in a performance driven function
  • Review the current supply chain and manufacturing operations to support the development and implementation of an effective supply chain strategy
  • Collaborate closely with Sales and Operations to foster a one team approach delivering excellence customer service
  • Manage and monitor supplier performance, reducing risk and remaining competitive
  • Provide the business with a forecast on price and availability trends and their impact on future activities
  • Ensure supply chain processes meet legal requirements and standards
  • Oversee the use of ERP within the supply chain department (and champion in the wider business), ensure data integrity, and optimised use

Profile

A successful Head of Supply Chain should have:

  • A track record in a similar role within the manufacturing industry, and ideally a working knowledge of supporting an electro-mechanical product (spend will include metals, plastics, and electronics)
  • Ability to manage and develop Procurement functions which should include,
    • Supplier management / development
    • Sourcing / re-sourcing
    • Cost control / cost reduction
    • NPD - supporting VA/VE with early engagement
  • Awareness and control of inventory and supply planning
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills, and be able to demonstrate how you built team capability
  • Ability to proactively contribute to the leadership team, building relationships across the functions
  • Ideally have developed / implemented an MRP / ERP system
  • Ideally CIPS (or working towards)

Job Offer

  • A competitive salary in the range of GBP60,000 - GBP70,000 per annum (depending on experience)
  • A chance to work with a dedicated and innovative team
  • An opportunity to contribute to a company with a strong track record of quality products
  • A supportive work culture that values innovation and collaboration
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