Global Supply Chain Director, Performance Carbon

Morgan Advanced Materials; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Global Supply Chain Director to steer strategy and execution across the Performance Carbon business. This role involves managing operations, procurement, and logistics on a global scale, influencing growth and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in manufacturing supply chains with a proven track record in SIOP processes and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Global role with visibility and impact

Opportunity to shape the function

Collaborative team atmosphere

Qualifications

• Experience leading global supply chain or operations functions.
• Track record in implementing SIOP/S&OP processes.
• Strong understanding of procurement, logistics, and master data management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead global supply chain strategy focused on scalability.
• Build robust global SIOP process.
• Oversee procurement strategy, supplier relationships, and cost management.

Skills

Leadership

Supply Chain Management

SIOP Processes

Procurement

Logistics

Data Analytics

Education

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems

Lean/Six Sigma

Job description

Overview

Global Supply Chain Director – Performance CarbonLocation: UK/Europe RemoteReports to: Global Operations & Supply Chain Director, Performance Carbon

Direct reports: Global Procurement Manager, Master Data Manager, SIOP Manager, Supply Chain Analyst

Are you a strategic supply chain leader with global experience in manufacturing? Have you led SIOP processes, transformed procurement functions, or built high-performing international teams? Do you thrive in cross-functional environments where your decisions directly impact service, margin, and growth?

If so, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

We’re hiring a senior global supply chain leader to shape and drive performance across our Performance Carbon business. This is a high-impact role, responsible for setting strategy and leading execution across the full global supply chain – from planning and procurement to logistics, inventory, and master data.

You’ll be a key member of the Performance Carbon Operations leadership team, working closely with regional teams and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver service, efficiency, and business growth.

Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and lead the global supply chain strategy, with a focus on scalability, customer satisfaction, and performance.
• Build and embed a robust global SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) process across the business.
• Lead a high-performing, globally distributed team – fostering engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Commercial, Operations, Finance, and HR teams to align supply chain plans with business priorities.
• Oversee global procurement strategy, supplier relationships, and category management with a focus on cost, risk, and sustainability.
• Drive logistics, warehousing, and distribution improvements – ensuring compliance, speed, and cost control.
• Champion supply chain data quality and governance, using analytics and reporting to enable effective decision-making.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring

• Significant experience leading global supply chain or operations functions in a manufacturing environment.
• A track record of implementing and improving SIOP or S&OP processes.
• Strong understanding of procurement, logistics, inventory planning, and master data management.
• Experience building, leading, and developing high-performing international teams.
• Confident working across regions and functions to influence and align priorities.
• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering. Fluent English is essential.
• ERP/MRP implementation experience and lean/Six Sigma knowledge are a plus.

What you’ll get

• A truly global role with visibility and impact across the end-to-end supply chain.
• The opportunity to shape the function and contribute directly to business performance.
• A collaborative, forward-looking team and the support to drive meaningful change.

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