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Head of Supply ChainLucy Walker Recruitment Ltd • West Yorkshire, UK
Head of Supply Chain

Head of Supply Chain

Lucy Walker Recruitment Ltd • West Yorkshire, UK
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Head of Supply Chain£60,000 (flexibility DoE) + Profit-related bonusFully Office-based

An established UK-based manufacturing company business in the food sector is seeking an experienced supply chain professional to join as their Head of Supply Chain.

A multi-site role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and continuous improvement of end-to-end supply chain performance. The role ensures excellent customer service, efficient and cost-effective operations, and strong alignment between demand, warehousing and production. A key focus will be delivering data-driven decision-making and process implementation to support business growth.

Why Apply?

AA growing organisation, this company values people, performance and solutions. You will be joining an ideas-led business that prioritises continuous improvement, operational excellence and customer satisfaction. The role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact, shape ways of working across multiple sites and play a key part in supporting sustainable business growth within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Jointly lead the performance of two operational sites with the Operations Manager, holding responsibility for customer services, internal warehousing and third-party logistics operations
  • Transform customer services and warehouse functions by embedding strong performance management, customer focus, Lean ways of working and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Own and improve end-to-end supply chain planning, ensuring effective alignment between customer demand, warehousing and production plans
  • Maximise the use of ERP and digital systems to improve data accuracy, visibility, automation and decision-making
  • Drive stock optimisation, working capital efficiency and cost control while maintaining high service levels
  • Lead governance, performance management and continuous improvement with third-party logistics partners
  • Establish robust SOPs, training and onboarding processes to support capability, standardisation and scalability
  • Act as a senior cross-functional leader, working closely with Operations, Sales, Commercial, Finance and IT to deliver aligned supply chain outcomes and manage risk and resilience

Experience/Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 7 years' experience in supply chain, operations or logistics within FMCG or manufacturing
  • Proven leadership experience across customer services, warehousing and supply chain functions, including third-party logistics management
  • Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end supply chain performance, including service levels, inventory, cost and working capital
  • Strong track record of delivering continuous improvement and Lean methodologies in operational environments
  • Experience working with ERP systems and digital tools to improve efficiency, data quality and business insight
  • Degree or equivalent professional experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations or a related discipline
  • Desirable: qualifications project management or Supply Chain Operations

We are unable to respond to all applications. If you have been successful we will be in touch within 5 days of your application.

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