Group Head of Supply Chain

Brigade Electronics Group Plc; Dartford; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Membership

Private Medical Health

EAP & Wellbeing

Pension Plan

Death in Service (4x)

Corporate Charity Day Off

25 days holiday

Job summary

Brigade Electronics Group Plc, a global leader in vehicle safety systems, seeks a Group Head of Supply Chain to drive end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution. You will oversee Demand Planning, Procurement, Import, Inventory Management and Warehouse, ensuring stock levels align with budgets and business needs.

You will lead, coach and develop a diverse team across regions, drive cost efficiencies, strengthen supplier relationships and deliver exceptional customer experience.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a complex supply chain, procurement, operations or materials environment.
• Strong experience in demand planning, procurement, inventory management and supplier management.
• Commercially focused with ability to manage budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strategic and analytical thinker translating objectives into actionable plans.
• Continuous improvement mindset improving processes, performance and customer outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the Group supply chain strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee Demand Planning, Procurement, Import, Inventory Management and Warehouse functions.
• Manage stock, materials and supply chain disciplines with robust forecasting and procurement.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce costs and strengthen operational performance.
• Lead, coach and develop the Supply Chain team and foster a high-performing culture.
• Collaborate with the Board to translate vision into measurable operational outcomes.
• Ensure governance and compliant processes across the supply chain.

Skills

Leadership

Demand planning

Procurement

Inventory management

Warehousing

Supplier management

Budget management

Continuous improvement

Strategic thinking

Analytical

Stakeholder management

Team development

Communication

Job description

Brigade Electronics Group Plc is a trusted, multi-national, multi-award-winning global market leader developing innovative vehicle safety systems for commercial vehicles and mobile machinery.

Our cutting-edge technologies help prevent collisions, protect vulnerable road users, and save lives worldwide. As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a Group Head of Supply Chain to lead and develop our global supply chain function, ensuring operational excellence, customer focus and continued growth.

The Position

• Reporting to the Group Operations Director, you will play an integral role within the Senior Operational Leadership Team, overseeing the Demand Planning, Procurement, Import, Inventory Management and Warehouse functions.
• Lead the development and execution of the Group supply chain strategy, ensuring alignment with wider business objectives and delivering an exceptional customer experience.
• Take full responsibility for the management of stock, materials and supply chain disciplines, ensuring robust forecasting, efficient procurement and effective inventory management.
• Drive continuous improvement across all supply chain processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and strengthen operational performance.
• Manage sourcing and procurement projects throughout their lifecycle, while ensuring stock levels remain aligned with agreed budgets and business requirements.
• Lead, coach and develop the Supply Chain team, fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture focused on collaboration, productivity and delivery.
• Work closely with the Board and Operational Leadership Team to translate the company's vision and values into effective operational strategy and measurable outcomes.
• Ensure strong compliance, governance and processes across the supply chain, taking ownership and acting decisively when required.

Skills & Experience

• Proven leadership experience within a complex supply chain, procurement, operations or materials environment.
• Strong understanding of demand planning, procurement, inventory management, warehousing and supplier management.
• Commercially focused, with the ability to manage budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
• Demonstrable experience of leading, developing and motivating high-performing teams.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills, with the ability to turn business objectives into clear, actionable plans.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with a track record of improving processes, performance and customer outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to collaborate effectively across senior leadership and wider teams.
• Customer-focused, collaborative and results-driven, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Competitive salary + bonus
• Fitness Membership – up to £60/month
• Private Medical Health via Benenden Health + Virtual Medical Care (Help@Hand)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & wellbeing support
• Pension – up to 5% matched
• 4x Death in Service cover
• Corporate Charity Day Off
• 25 days' holiday, increasing with service

Why Brigade?

Join a company that saves lives and helps make roads safer for everyone.

At Brigade, ACTION is our set of values — Aspirational, Customer Centric, One Team, Innovative, and we Own It, Now. These values guide how we work, collaborate and deliver for our customers.

If you're an experienced supply chain leader ready to take ownership of supply chain strategy, drive continuous improvement and lead and develop a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.