Head of Supply Chain
Ref: 286396
London, UK
£110,000
- Permanent
- Global Supply Chain Strategy
- Trade Compliance And Market Expansion
- Cost Reduction And Supplier Management
About the candidate
A senior supply chain leader with over 10 years’ experience across healthtech, FMCG, logistics technology and international operations. They have led end-to-end supply chain functions covering manufacturing, global logistics, supplier partnerships, import/export compliance and new market launches.
Based in London, UK, they bring a strong mix of strategic leadership and hands-on delivery, with experience scaling supply networks, improving resilience and partnering closely with senior stakeholders across commercial, manufacturing and operations teams.
What makes them great?
- Proven cost reduction: Delivered around 35% transport cost savings and around 25% manufacturing cost savings through supplier onboarding, development and commercial negotiation.
- Fast market expansion: Designed and launched a new US supply chain in under three months, managing tariff conditions and import/export compliance from the ground up.
- Global operational impact: Supported expansion into around 80 new countries and achieved around 30% outbound shipping savings through carrier onboarding and systems improvements.
Areas of expertise
- Supply chain strategy: Experienced in shaping global supply chain plans, aligning manufacturing, logistics and supplier capability with wider business growth goals.
- International logistics and trade compliance: Strong background in import/export compliance, tariffs, duties, IOSS and market entry across the UK, EU, US and wider global markets.
- Supplier and carrier management: Skilled in onboarding, negotiating and developing manufacturing, 3PL, transport, last mile and returns partners to improve cost and service performance.