Deputy Director of Supply Chain

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-scaling FMCG brand in London is looking for a Deputy Director of Supply Chain. This pivotal role involves shaping and optimizing the global supply chain, managing international suppliers, and building a high-performing team. Join a values-driven organization at a time of significant growth with competitive salary, equity, and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary, equity, and benefits package

Opportunity to shape a global supply chain

Work directly with the founder and senior leadership

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading global supply chain operations in a scaling FMCG environment.
• Experience managing international suppliers and navigating global logistics.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and grow a team.

Responsibilities

• Own the global supply chain strategy, from sourcing to final delivery.
• Source and manage international suppliers, ensuring quality and sustainability.
• Lead forecasting, planning, and inventory management across multiple sales channels.

Skills

Leadership

Cost-efficiency

Logistics

Strategic thinking

Data-driven

Tools

ERP/SCM tools

Job description

Job Description

Deputy Director of Supply Chain

Location: London 3 days/week in the office

We’re recruiting for a fast-scaling FMCG brand with big ambitions. The business sells both direct-to-consumer (DTC) and via major supermarkets, and are preparing to expand into international markets. With strong values, a loyal customer base, and an ever-growing product line, they're looking for someone to take their supply chain strategy to the next level.

The Role

As Deputy Director of Supply Chain, you’ll be responsible for shaping, managing and optimising their end-to-end supply chain as they scale. Reporting directly to the founder, you’ll lead on sourcing and managing international suppliers, streamlining operations across DTC and retail, and build a supply chain function that can support rapid growth — both in the UK and globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the global supply chain strategy, from sourcing to final delivery
• Source and manage international suppliers, ensuring quality, cost-efficiency, and sustainability
• Lead forecasting, planning, and inventory management across multiple sales channels
• Drive efficiency across logistics, warehousing, and fulfilment
• Navigate international supply chain complexities as we launch in new markets
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Sales, and Marketing
• Build and grow a high-performing supply chain team as we scale
• Implement robust systems and processes to enable visibility, traceability, and scalability
• Manage supplier relationships and contracts, including risk mitigation and compliance
• Support sustainability goals through responsible sourcing and reduced environmental impact

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience leading global supply chain operations, ideally in a scaling FMCG environment
• Deep understanding of both DTC and retail supply chains
• Experience managing international suppliers and navigating global logistics
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial business
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and grow a team
• Commercially savvy with a focus on cost-efficiency and operational excellence
• Systems and data-driven – familiar with ERP/SCM tools and performance metrics
• Bonus: Experience in international market launches or exports

Why Join?

• High-impact leadership role at a pivotal stage of growth
• Work directly with the founder and senior leadership
• Be part of a values-driven, ambitious, and close-knit team
• Opportunity to shape a global supply chain from the ground up
• Competitive salary, equity, and benefits package