Head of Logistics & Supply Chain

Doves Farm Foods; Hungerford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry seeks a Supply Chain Manager to oversee logistics, warehousing, and supply chain activities. The ideal candidate will possess a degree, have over 5 years of experience, and demonstrate strong leadership and analytical skills. This full-time role is office-based in Hungerford, requiring collaboration with senior management to enhance commercial opportunities and maintain service levels.

Qualifications

• 5+ years logistics experience.
• Extensive knowledge of SAP/ACCESS required.
• Experience in team management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop supply chain activities for Doves Farm brands.
• Lead ERP system development and ensure high service levels.
• Oversee all purchasing activities and compliance with UK law.

Skills

Team management

Excellent communication

Analytics

Planning and organising

Problem solving

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

ACCESS

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

To lead logistics, warehousing & supply chain activities for FREEE and Doves Farm brands and customer own label which meet and exceed customer expectations while ensuring profitable trading relationships in all channels.

REPORTING TO: Chief Executive

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and develop day to day supply chain internally and externally
• Lead ERP system development with related business processes and systems
• Ensure systems deliver 99% service level to customers
• Manage and lead direct reports in supply chain, warehousing, logistics & purchasing
• Oversee all purchasing activities to ensure continuity of supply for all raw materials
• Ensure KPIs are met and tracked
• Negotiation and management of business plans & contracts including but not limited to; 3rd Party warehousing, Chep, Delivery Vehicles, Waste
• Ongoing development of reporting and analytics
• Develop strategy & commercial opportunities in conjunction with Senior Management team
• Maintain & train company departmental procedures & risk assessments
• Deputise for colleagues in their absence
• Compliance with relevant UK law

WORK PATTERN:

Based in Hungerford Office hours Monday to Friday and as required for the performance of the role.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Degree or equivalent
• Extensive knowledge of SAP/ACCESS
• 5+ years logistics experience
• Team management experience
• Excellent communication & presentation skills
• Comfortable with analytics
• Good at planning and organising
• Able to collaborate and influence effectively
• Organised and sets high standards
• Realistic can do attitude to problem solving

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Professional qualifications
• Previous food industry experience
• Able to lead by example