Details:
- Salary: £60,000 - 75,000 - Annum
- Location: Derbyshire
- Date: 4 weeks ago
Description:
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