Head of Supply Chain

Strive are a UK wide Supply Chain & Logistics management recruiter. Please visit strive. co. uk for additional roles across supply chain, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, production, warehouse & transport operations.

**Head of Supply Chain & Logistics**

**East Hampshire [Relocation package TBC]**

**£90k - £95k + Bens + Travel expenses [No Car]**

Strive Supply chain have been exclusively retained to work with an international supplier of non-food FMCG items to the retail sector. Our role is to source a manager of the highest calibre with proven experience in running automated operations using TQM/ CI to drive through change, will have taken their teams on a collective journey & successfully delivered operational excellence.

The core of the role is within the following description whilst wider information will be supplied at our interview stage if short-listed.

**Key Site Stats**:
Warehouse size approx. 150 sq ft about to have a major upgrade on automation & related software / WMS systems over a 12 month period.

Headcount of c50 on site.

An Average of 150 pallets inbound pallets per day

6000 active SKU’s

Some of the automation systems include SAP, mobile bar coding, digital data collection to automate warehouse transactions, KNAPP, Linde & others.

**Role Summary**:
Manage the broad distribution of products from suppliers to customers encompassing Goods In, stock control and movement, inventory management, Goods Out and despatch

To direct, lead and motivate the logistics team. This includes managing the Warehouse Manager, Service Manager and Inbound Logistics Manager & agreeing the objectives for their teams. Development of succession planning will be key.

Project management - the site is undergoing a move to add new automation over the next 12 months & processes under the guidance of a project director. You will work closely in partnership with them to add your input.

Site H&S across all areas to ensure it is at the highest level possible.

Managing stock levels to drive the most efficient use of space, cash and stock management. To be achieved in conjunction with purchasing and stock management teams.

Drive the most efficient functional use of the automated warehouse by fully utilising advanced warehouse management systems and developing a culture of staff engagement and continuous improvement.

Maximise the operational capacity and efficiency of the warehouse post with focus on continual improvement.

Ownership of the smooth running of all aspects of building services, the site (including security) and compliance requirements.

Review & manage the current 3PL transport mix including cost vs performance, & current SLAs.

Ensure effective flow of information between purchasing, logistics, warehousing and communication flow with sales, finance, sales forecasting and marketing teams to get the right amount of product in the right place at the right time.

Drive Supply Chain performance and relationship improvement in line with operational goals, specifically to optimise delivery processing and stock turn in the automated environment.

Lead my example, provide leadership / line management to direct and indirect reports, ensure teams are optimally stet up to deliver required results, optimise teamwork and staff performance through motivation and through training, learning and development.

To be "The Face of the Site" & lead client & supplier visits.

Instil the highest customer service standards and have a clear understanding of the company's policies and vision and how the logistics function contributes to these.

Manage the logistics budget with responsibility for financial and operational performance reporting analysis and metrics measurement.

**Departmental / Indirect relationships to influence**:

- Purchasing
- Sales
- Sales Forecasting
- Customers
- Finance
- Suppliers (Group, Third Party including stocks and services).

Will have run an automated warehouse function & be highly knowledgeable on all aspects - especially planning for increased volumes, mechanical / electrical issues, all related software limits etc.

Evidence of establishing a culture of continuous improvement e.g. Kaizen, TQM etc.

Been involved in project management / site startups or migration to some degree. Good evidence of process mapping & pulling people together.

Exposure to fast moving, multi-SKU, time critical, complex operations.

Will have root & branch knowledge of cost vs performance across outsourced transport suppliers including rationalisation / SLAs reviews.

Strong on all aspects of the financials inc setting & managing budgets, making commercial decisions Likewise presenting data / reports to main board.

Proven experience of KPI analysis & improvement - this must include challenging poor performance & selling a route forwards to improve.

Must have managed or worked cross functionally with other core areas inc purchasing, sales, customer services, main Board, H&S etc

Able to combine being hands on & taking a step back when needed.