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Director Supply Chain Planning

Ref: AS9862885

London, England

£100,000

  • Permanent
  • S&OP Improvement
  • Inventory Cost Reduction
  • Cross-Functional Leadership

About the candidate

A commercially minded supply chain planning leader with over seven years’ progressive experience across retail, consumer goods and manufacturing environments. They bring strong capability across end-to-end planning, S&OP, analytics and operational improvement, with a confident approach to influencing senior stakeholders and translating complex supply chain topics into clear, practical actions.

They have led planning activity across multiple product lines, partnered closely with finance and merchandising teams, and supported improvements across procurement, distribution, inventory and vendor performance. Permanent-focused and available to start in two weeks, they would suit a business looking for a collaborative, data-led planning specialist who can improve visibility, service and cost control.

What makes them great?

  • Reduced inventory holding costs by 15%: Implemented S&OP best practice across a regional retail environment, helping to improve stock efficiency and cost control.
  • Improved operational efficiency by 20%: Led supply chain analytics initiatives that enhanced visibility and supported better decision-making across operations.
  • Reduced lead times by 10%: Supported supply chain improvement projects that strengthened vendor relationships and improved day-to-day logistics performance.

Areas of expertise

  • S&OP and supply planning: Experienced in improving planning processes across multiple product lines, aligning supply strategies with wider commercial goals.
  • Supply chain analytics and KPIs: Strong analytical background, developing performance measures to improve visibility, decision-making and operational control.
  • Cross-functional collaboration: Confident working with finance, merchandising, procurement and distribution teams to streamline processes and improve service levels.