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Head of Supply chain

Ref: 168712

Castle Bromwich, Birmingham

£70,000

  • Permanent
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Strategic Partnership Cultivation
  • Immediately Available

About the candidate

A highly experienced Head of Supply Chain with over 15 years of expertise in logistics, assembly operations, and organisational development. This candidate has proven success in planning, coordinating, and executing strategies that enhance operational stability, efficiency, and profitability. Adept at working in high-pressure environments and managing diverse teams to achieve business goals across various industries. With an extensive background that includes impactful roles in automotive and manufacturing sectors, this professional consistently drives improvements and cultivates strategic partnerships to push operations to new heights.

What makes them great?

  • Skilled at managing and optimising supply chains, evidenced by successfully launching complex logistics contracts and ensuring uninterrupted operations under critical conditions.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills, demonstrating the ability to lead substantial cost savings and efficiency improvements in past roles.
  • Proven leadership in high-pressure and complex environments, managing cross-functional teams and projects that span multiple geographic locations, ensuring consistent goals alignment and operational excellence.

Areas of expertise

  • Leading and supporting new business implementations, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with organisational goals.
  • Expertise in Inbound and Outbound Supply Chain planning, demonstrating significant experience in introducing scorecards and relevant KPIs that drive performance and accountability.
  • Strong proponent of Lean methodologies and process improvement strategies, significantly improving efficiency and operational outcomes through DMAIC, Kaizen, GEMBA, and 5S systems.