Overview
Global Supply Chain Director — Hybrid role requiring weekly presence at sites based in Kent and Essex. Salary £65,000-£85,000pa plus hybrid working, pension, holiday.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing all aspects of production & manufacturing in the UK, including production planning, release of work orders and quality checking processes
- Overseeing all aspects of procurement for the UK & Germany, purchasing from various suppliers, setting up contracts, raising POs, site audits and related activities
- Overseeing all aspects of product storage, handling and distribution in the UK & Germany
- Maintaining stock levels in the UK & Germany, setting safety stocks and providing forecasts
- Managing the 3PL logistics provider, including uploading sales orders
- Managing suppliers & strategy based in Asia
- Managing the UK production team, buyer/planner (6 direct reports)
- Securing year-on-year cost savings within the supply chain
- Managing and minimising supply chain & production risk
- Assisting with QMS (ISO) systems and audits
- Strategically expanding, preserving or improving company procedures, standards or policies
- Adhering to regulatory guidelines
- Identifying and managing commercial risks
- Regularly reviewing pricing strategies and price increases
- Proactively de-risking the supply chain away from single-source vendors
Candidate Profile
- A seasoned supply chain leader with proven global experience
- Commercially sharp, financially astute, and strategically minded
- Exceptional at building relationships and negotiating deals
- Comfortable in high-pressure, fast-moving environments
- A natural leader who inspires teams and delivers results
- Holder of a full UK driving licence
Benefits
25 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays, with extra days for long service), pension scheme, hybrid working options, and the opportunity to operate at board level.
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