Head of Supply Chain UK and Ireland

TN United Kingdom; Sutton-in-Ashfield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic logistics leader to elevate supply chain operations in a dynamic healthcare environment. This pivotal role encompasses overseeing logistics from warehouse management to clinic replenishment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and fostering innovation and efficiency. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive experience in logistics leadership, particularly within the medical device sector, to drive performance and continuous improvement. With a hybrid work model and a commitment to equal opportunities, this role offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in a leading provider of dialysis services.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Holiday entitlement

Health plans

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in logistics, preferably in medical devices or pharmaceuticals.
• Hands-on experience with logistics budgeting and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead logistics operations and manage 3PL relationships.
• Oversee S4H implementation and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership in logistics

Managing third-party logistics (3PL)

System implementations (S4H)

Logistics budgeting

Compliance and regulatory standards (GDP, ADR)

Job description

Job Title: Head of Supply Chain UK & Ireland

Client:

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

Location:

Sutton-in-Ashfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Are you a strategic logistics leader ready to take your career to the next level? We’re looking for a Head of Supply Chain to drive and elevate our end-to-end local supply chain operations within a highly regulated, fast-paced healthcare environment.

This leadership role involves shaping the future of logistics, ensuring seamless operations from warehouse management to clinic replenishment, and identifying opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and growth.

Requirements include at least 5 years of leadership experience in logistics, preferably within the medical device or pharmaceutical sector, managing third-party logistics (3PL) providers, and hands-on experience with system implementations such as S4H. Financial fluency in logistics budgeting and cost optimization, along with a strong understanding of compliance and regulatory standards like GDP and ADR, are essential.

The role offers a hybrid work environment, initially up to 5 days onsite, then 2–3 days weekly at our head office in Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire. Responsibilities include leading logistics operations, managing 3PL relationships, overseeing S4H implementation, driving continuous improvement, monitoring KPIs, managing budgets, leading S&OP processes, ensuring compliance, and fostering team collaboration.

We offer competitive salary and benefits such as pension scheme, life assurance, holiday entitlement, health plans, and more. Fresenius Medical Care is a leading provider of dialysis services to the NHS, operating numerous units and manufacturing dialysis products globally. Our company is committed to equal opportunities.