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Head of Supply Chain

Slough, UK

£70,000

  • Permanent
  • Proven Cost Efficiency
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Regulatory Compliance Expert

About the candidate

The candidate in question is an accomplished professional in supply chain management with over ten years of senior leadership experience within the regulated manufacturing sector. Their career has been marked by a dedication to refining supply chain processes, aligning customer demand with operational capabilities, and leading transformative initiatives. This includes optimising inventory control and S&OP governance across various roles from Supply Chain Director to Logistics Coordinator, with a strong foundation in using SAP and other advanced planning tools. These roles have been assumed in organisations ranging from local manufacturing sites to global pharmaceutical companies.

Renowned for a collaborative working style, the candidate has a proven ability to influence stakeholders and foster high-performing teams. This, combined with a systematic approach to continuous improvement and transformation in supply chain operations, positions them well for a significant leadership role in any dynamic organisation.

What makes them great?

  • Proven Cost and Time Efficiency Gains: Directly contributed to a 15% improvement in forecast accuracy and spearheaded initiatives that led to a 20% reduction in lead times at previous positions.
  • Strategic Leadership: Demonstrated leadership in roles managing comprehensive supply chain functions, with a focus on aligning operations with corporate goals and customer demands.
  • Regulatory Compliance and Process Optimisation: Expertise in managing supply chain processes within stringent regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance while enhancing productivity.

Areas of expertise

  • Supply Chain Management: Extensive experience in overseeing end-to-end supply chain operations, with a particular aptitude for enhancing inventory management and S&OP processes.
  • Team Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to build, lead, and nurture teams, alongside influencing stakeholders throughout the organisation, has been a consistent feature of the candidate’s career.
  • Transformation and Digital Adoption: Led significant digital transformation in supply chain operations, integrating advanced planning tools that have substantially increased operational efficiency.