Supply Chain Director

Description:

Company:

An established and growing manufacturing business is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Supply Chain Director to lead and transform its end-to-end supply chain operation.

This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for developing a resilient, efficient and scalable supply chain strategy that supports operational excellence, customer satisfaction and long-term business growth. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping procurement, planning, logistics, inventory management and supplier performance across a complex manufacturing environment.

The business is looking for a confident and credible leader who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop and implement a high-performing supply chain strategy aligned with business objectives

* Lead procurement, planning, warehousing, logistics and inventory functions across multiple sites

* Build strong supplier relationships whilst improving cost, quality, delivery and risk management performance

* Drive operational efficiencies, continuous improvement initiatives and service excellence throughout the supply chain

* Improve forecasting, demand planning and stock optimisation processes

* Collaborate closely with manufacturing, engineering, finance and commercial teams to support business priorities

* Lead and develop a capable supply chain team, fostering accountability, collaboration and high performance

* Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring resilience and continuity of supply

* Support strategic growth initiatives, including new product introduction and operational expansion

* Deliver meaningful reporting and insights to the senior leadership team

Profile:

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished supply chain leader with significant experience within manufacturing, engineering or industrial environments.

You will demonstrate:

* Proven success in a senior supply chain leadership position

* Strong strategic planning and operational execution capability

* Experience managing complex supplier networks and international supply chains

* Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills

* A track record of delivering measurable improvements in cost, efficiency and service performance

* Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

* The ability to influence at executive level and lead organisational change

* Experience within fast-paced manufacturing or engineering sectors would be highly advantageous

* Degree qualified or professionally accredited within supply chain, operations or a related discipline

What’s on Offer

* A high-profile leadership opportunity within a respected manufacturing business

* The chance to shape and influence operational strategy at executive level

* A collaborative and forward-thinking working environment

* Competitive salary and executive benefits package

* Genuine opportunity for long-term impact and career progression