Global Head of Supply Chain

Page Personnel; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Product Development Manager to oversee all Product Development activities and manage the Supply Chain functions. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, experience with Asian suppliers, and a solid understanding of data-driven strategies. This role offers a competitive salary and a flexible working scheme.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Flexible and Hybrid Working Scheme

Pension

Additional Birthday Day

Additional Duvet Day

Additional CSR Leave

Perks and discounts via benefits platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Development opportunities

Free Onsite Parking

Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end Supply Chain function.
• Experience with Asian-based suppliers essential.
• Ability to analyze and present data to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of all Product Development activity.
• Oversee Planning and Purchasing functions.
• Manage 3rd Party Supply Chain to achieve OTIF.

Skills

Supply Chain Leadership

Data Analysis

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Development

Education

Academic Degree in Business-related field

Job description

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This role is with a well-established, global organisation within the FMCG sector. The company is a market leader, with a mission to continue to grow its position with uncompromising quality, innovative design and inspiring, award-winning products.

Job Description

Manage the delivery of all Product Development activity, ensuring all new products are developed in line with Product Quality expectations and support Sales and Marketing plans.

Oversee the Business' Planning and Purchasing functions, ensuring all Inventory Management activities support the delivery of Financial, Sales, and Marketing plans.

Manage 3rd Party Supply Chain, including liaising with Supply Partners to ensure OTIF (On Time In Full) is achieved, as well as delivering Cost Savings through innovative working methods and effective negotiation.

Develop collaborative relationships with other key Business functions to drive continuous improvement and constructive partnerships supporting both the Supply Chain and Operational functions, as well as wider Business objectives.

The Successful Applicant

- An Academic Degree in a business-related field or equivalent.

- Experience leading an end-to-end Supply Chain function, especially with a focus on S&OP processes.

- Experience working with Asian-based Suppliers is essential.

- An analytical and structured approach to develop strategy and deliver results through data analytics is desirable.

- Understanding of Product compliance certification, specifically in consumer products, would be beneficial.

- Ability to analyze, summarize, and present data to Senior stakeholders.

- Excellent administrative and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

- Passion for people and team development.

- Ability to work in a multi-tasking, deadline-driven, fast-paced environment.

- Self-starter who is motivated, confident, and innovative.

What's on Offer

- Competitive Salary

- Flexible and Hybrid Working Scheme

- Pension

- Additional Birthday Day

- Additional Duvet Day

- Additional CSR Leave

- Perks and discounts via our benefits and reward platform

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Development opportunities and personal development plans

- Free Onsite Parking