Supply Chain Director

4 weeks ago


Bournemouth, Bournemouth, United Kingdom Hobbycraft Full time
About the Role

This is a key leadership position within Hobbycraft, responsible for leading the Supply Chain team and implementing the supply chain strategy across people, processes, and systems.

The successful candidate will be accountable for the inventory budget, ensuring sufficient governance and rigour over the stock ordering process, while maintaining inventory within budget and driving working capital improvements.

They will work closely with the Trading and Operational teams, leading robust challenges to ensure working capital is properly managed, and be responsible for delivering cost-effective business process improvements and working with suppliers to drive enhanced levels of service.

This role will work seamlessly alongside the Distribution Centre and be a key interface with field-based Operations, Finance, Buying, Marketing, and Ecommerce teams to ensure a continuous stock management and delivery system is executed.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Supply Chain team and implement the supply chain strategy
  • Accountable for the inventory budget and ensuring sufficient governance and rigour over the stock ordering process
  • Work closely with the Trading and Operational teams to ensure working capital is properly managed
  • Deliver cost-effective business process improvements and work with suppliers to drive enhanced levels of service
  • Work seamlessly alongside the Distribution Centre and be a key interface with field-based teams

About You

We are looking for a highly experienced Supply Chain professional with a strong background in inventory management, logistics, and procurement.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Supply Chain management, with a proven track record of delivering cost-effective business process improvements and working with suppliers to drive enhanced levels of service.

They will possess strong leadership skills, enabling them to lead significant organisational step change, while developing an integrated supply chain function.

Essential Competencies:

  • Strong leadership skills and ability to lead significant organisational step change
  • Proven track record of delivering cost-effective business process improvements
  • Ability to work closely with internal departments and external suppliers at all levels
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

About Hobbycraft

Hobbycraft is a leading retailer of craft supplies and materials, with a strong commitment to supporting the creative community.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to equal and fair treatment for all colleagues and potential colleagues, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic origins, religion or belief, disability, age, gender, marital or family status.

Benefits:

  • 25% Discount Card for Hobbycraft Stores and Haskins
  • Free Onsite Parking
  • EV Charging Point
  • 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays with an increase each holiday year
  • Birthday Day Off
  • Hybrid Working
  • Flexible start and finish times
  • Company pension contribution – up to 4% contribution
  • Employee Assistance Programme provided by Retail Trust
  • Cash Health Plan with Health Shield
  • Discounted gym membership

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