Supply Chain Director

Ref: BBH362676

£110,000

• Permanent

About the candidate

An accomplished Director with extensive expertise in Management, Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain management, this candidate has exhibited an exceptional track record of driving transformative changes across a spectrum of organisations. They have demonstrated a comprehensive approach to refining operations and processes while overseeing the business amid a sale. Their career spans a diverse range of roles, from spearheading efficiencies to orchestrating substantial acquisitions and reorganisations within Private Equity-owned firms. This seasoned professional's multifaceted experience encompasses leadership at the Executive Board level, impactful cost reductions, operational enhancements, technology implementations, and adept project management. Recognised for their ability to lead teams, optimise supply chains, and deliver lasting improvements, they now seek to leverage their expertise in a new challenge aimed at driving organisational performance and fostering enduring change.

What makes them great?

• Implemented strategies to combat high staff turnover rates through structured career pathways and pay scale enhancements, reducing turnover to 0%.
• Initiated projects resulting in annual savings of £750k across various operational facets like hotel management, recruitment, and vehicle utilisation.
• Executed a program reducing remedials by 33%, equating to annual savings of £200k.
• Enhanced production output by 400% within six months while reducing component costs by up to 50%.
• Introduced a transformative stock monitoring system (DEAR) for enhanced demand forecasting and stock management.
• Spearheaded changes in the supply chain, revamping stock management, and establishing new supply chains for fresh food sales, fostering growth in this domain.
• Led operational improvements post-merger, including a telemetry solution that reduced headcount by 15% and boosted revenue by 20%.
• Engaged in diverse consulting projects across industries, driving operational efficiencies and change management for top-tier companies.

Areas of expertise

• Demonstrates adeptness in steering organisations through complex transitions. Possesses a strategic mindset, evidenced by successful leadership at the executive level and the ability to influence stakeholders. Their direction and guidance have consistently led to substantial operational enhancements and substantial cost savings.
• Exhibits a consistent history of transforming operations across diverse sectors, from start-ups to multi-billion-pound enterprises. Recognised for implementing impactful changes, such as increasing production output by substantial percentages, reducing working capital significantly, and introducing innovative technologies to drive efficiencies.
• Shows adaptability in diverse environments, handling roles ranging from interim management to permanent executive positions. This versatility underscores their ability to swiftly grasp the nuances of different industries and drive successful transformations tailored to each setting.
• Known for delivering tangible results and substantial savings, evidenced by achieving efficiencies worth millions across various facets, including supply chain optimisation, operational improvements, technology implementations, and cost reductions.
• Holds commendable project management capabilities, evident in successfully spearheading high-value projects such as managing acquisitions, integrating new businesses, implementing new technologies, and overseeing significant customer rollouts, all contributing to substantial revenue generation and cost savings.