Head of Global Materials Management

Shanghai VIM Industrial Design Co., Ltd.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wellness company is seeking a Global Materials Manager to oversee materials management at their site in Burton. This role involves optimizing supply chain processes, managing inventory levels, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, MRP optimization skills, and a track record in supply chain management. Competitive benefits include health plans, discounts, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Private Virtual GP

FREE at-home blood test kit

Holiday Purchase option

Pension Contribution

Access to Wellhub with gyms and wellbeing apps

25% Colleague Discount with FREE Next Day Delivery

£50 Annual Product Allowance

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of materials planning and warehouse operations.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and track KPIs.
• Track record of leading and motivating teams in production or supply chain.
• Skilled in deploying MRP systems for supply chain agility.
• Familiar with GMP, BRC, ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead materials management across the GPC.
• Oversee planning operations to deliver customer requirements.
• Manage stock levels and adhere to safety standards.
• Own and optimize the MRP system.
• Deliver regular KPI, cost, and efficiency reporting.

Skills

Materials planning

Warehouse operations

Manufacturing processes

Leadership

MRP systems optimization

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Overview

Join our team and be part of a company that truly lives its values. With our expertise and commitment to innovation, we aim to build trust and make health and wellness accessible to all. By fostering inclusivity and care, we work collaboratively to improve the well-being of our colleagues, customers, and communities.

At Holland & Barrett, we're on an exciting journey to become the trusted wellness partner for over 100 million consumers worldwide. As part of our ambitious global expansion, we're building a world-class supply base and growing our manufacturing capabilities. The Global Materials Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials, optimising working capital, and enabling efficient production at our Global Production Centre (GPC) and beyond. This is a rare opportunity to combine strategic leadership with hands-on operational delivery in a fast-growing, international business.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a global materials management function in a business scaling at pace, with direct impact on international growth, supply resilience, and innovation.

The Role

• Lead materials management across the GPC, ensuring efficient inbound, outbound, and kitting to production lines.
• Oversee planning operations to deliver customer requirements, forecasts, and OTIF performance.
• Manage stock levels, ageing inventory, and adherence to Health & Safety, Quality, and BRC standards.
• Own and optimise the Materials Resource Planning (MRP) system, driving continuous improvement.
• Oversee materials flow to third-party facilities, balancing resilience, service, and working capital.
• Deliver regular KPI, cost, and efficiency reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and training to warehouse and planning teams, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Location: This role is based at our site in Burton.

The Person

• Strong knowledge of materials planning, warehouse operations, and manufacturing processes.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, track KPIs, and deliver cost and efficiency improvements.
• Track record of leading and motivating teams in a production or supply chain environment.
• Skilled in deploying and optimising MRP systems to support supply chain agility.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate across functions.
• Familiarity with GMP, BRC, ISO standards, and Health & Safety regulations.
• Commercially astute, analytical, and comfortable balancing cost efficiency with supply resilience.
• Agile problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment.

What We Offer

Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits

• Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Private Virtual GP
• FREE at-home blood test kit
• Holiday Purchase option
• Pension Contribution
• Access to Wellhub with gyms, studios and wellbeing apps

Discounts & Savings

• 25% Colleague Discount with FREE Next Day Delivery
• Exclusive Discounts from a wide range of partners
• £50 Annual Product Allowance to spend in store

Learning & Development

• Access to a variety of learning opportunities, including Level 2-5 Apprenticeships, Workshops and our Digital Learning Library
• AND MORE!

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