Delivery Lead – Supply Chain | Southampton, UK | Hybrid

Skillfinder International; Southampton; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking an experienced Delivery Lead to drive supply chain excellence in high-volume sectors. You will lead large teams, resolve operational challenges, and manage planning strategies. Candidates should have 7-10 years in supply chain management and strong leadership abilities. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and shape impactful supply chain initiatives.

Benefits

Leadership role in a high-growth environment

Opportunity to shape global supply chain initiatives

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of hands-on experience in supply chain management.
• Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional teams.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP and planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale supply chain teams across planning and logistics.
• Identify and resolve complex operational challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma tools.

Skills

Supply chain management

Team leadership

Process transformation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Kinaxis

Job description

Lead Supply Chain Excellence in a Fast-Moving Industry

A leading global consultancy is seeking an experienced Delivery Lead to drive strategic and operational excellence in supply chain planning across high-volume sectors like CPG and Consumer Electronics.

This is a high-impact role requiring expertise in end-to-end planning, team leadership, and process transformation using best-in-class tools and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale supply chain teams (50–100 people) across planning, logistics, and new product introduction (NPI).
• Identify and resolve complex operational challenges with structured, data-driven decision-making.
• Define and approve planning strategies: segmentation, inventory policies, parameter automation.
• Oversee E2E synchronized supply chain planning for assigned categories.
• Use scenario planning and dashboard monitoring to ensure optimal service, cost, and inventory balance.
• Drive continuous improvement using tools like Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Agile frameworks.
• Own and ensure accuracy of all planning-related Master Data across systems.
• Depending on scope, take ownership of Distribution & Inventory or Master Planning functions.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 7–10 years of hands-on experience in supply chain management within FMCG or Consumer Electronics
• Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional, diverse teams
• Strong working knowledge of ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis)
• Expertise in:
  • IWS, CI tools, Lean/Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred)
  • FMEZ, SIPOC, Fishbone, and other root cause analysis tools
  • End-to-end supply chain synchronization
• Strong analytical, digital, and communication skills
• Background in manufacturing or commercial functions is a plus

What’s on Offer

• A strategic leadership role within a dynamic, high-growth environment
• The chance to shape and lead impactful supply chain initiatives across global categories
• Work with a high-performing team using innovative planning frameworks and digital tools

Apply nowto play a critical role in transforming complex supply chain operations for global-scale programs.

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