Head of Supply Chain

TipTopJob; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment consultancy is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to improve the supply chain strategy. This role offers hybrid working and a salary of GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000. Candidates should have experience sourcing from the Far East and be tech-savvy. Responsibilities include managing operations and delivering excellent vendor service.

Benefits

21 days + bank holidays

Flexible start and finish times

Hybrid working: 2 days per week

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience sourcing from the Far East is non-negotiable.
• Tech and data-savviness is required.
• A driven attitude with motivation to drive change and profit.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct reports across various teams.
• Oversee day-to-day supply chain operations.
• Deliver exceptional service to vendors.
• Optimize supply chain strategy through data systems.
• Handle e-commerce, wholesale, and retail deliveries.

Skills

Experience sourcing from the Far East

Tech and data-savviness

Motivated attitude to drive change

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Location: Bedford
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Salary: GBP70,000 - GBP90,000 + bonus scheme

• 21 days + bank holidays
• Flexible start and finish times
• Hybrid working: 2 days per week
• Progression opportunities

Are you looking for your next step in Supply Chain Management in a growing and successful company that allows you to impact and drive business? Are you passionate about implementing new strategies, improving pricing, delivery dates, and maintaining excellent supplier/vendor relationships?

THEN READ ON

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to bring their knowledge and skills to an SME aiming to develop and improve their supply chain strategy by adding a key player to the team.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Managing direct reports across various teams and overseeing an indirect team
• Handling day-to-day supply chain operations: costs, tracking, pricing, freight times, stock control, delivery, etc.
• Delivering exceptional service to vendors while maintaining high standards
• Optimizing supply chain strategy and functionality through new data and technology systems
• Sourcing from the Far East and selling to a diverse vendor base
• Managing e-commerce, wholesale, and retail deliveries

What We're Looking For

Industry experience is flexible—whether you've managed supply chains for pens, food, toys, household goods, or teddy bears, your skills and attitude are what matter. However, the following are non-negotiable:

• Experience sourcing from the Far East
• Tech and data-savviness
• A driven attitude with motivation to drive change and profit

Desirable Skills

• Experience working with e-commerce platforms like Amazon/Ebay
• Experience collaborating with major retailers or wholesalers

If you're interested, please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices across the UK, specializing in permanent and contract roles within Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, Digital, Science, Technology, Service, and Sales sectors.

Note: Due to high application volume, we can only respond to candidates whose skills and qualifications match this role. We adhere to the Equality Act 2010 and do not discriminate based on protected characteristics.

For permanent roles, we act as an Employment Agency; for temporary/contract roles, as an Employment Business.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Advertising Services