Head Of Supply Chain

L-ev8 Recruitment Ltd; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted global distributor in healthcare is seeking a Head of Supply Chain in Burgess Hill. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management and leadership experience. This role involves overseeing end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring efficiency and regulatory compliance. With a competitive salary and benefits, it's an exciting chance to lead a growing, people-focused organization committed to service excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a senior supply chain leadership role.
• Experience in international distribution or regulated industries is preferable.
• Proven record of developing and motivating teams.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Ensure supply chain resilience and operational efficiency.
• Manage procurement, warehousing, and logistics.

Skills

Supply chain management experience

Leadership ability

ERP systems knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or similar

Job description

Head of Supply Chain - West Sussex - Competitive Salary + Benefits - REF 024

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Mon - Fri

Full-time, On-site

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a long-established, privately owned international organisation who are a trusted global distributor within the healthcare and pharmaceutical space and has experienced consistent growth both domestically and internationally. As part of its continued expansion, the business is now seeking a Head of Supply Chain to take full ownership of its end-to-end supply chain operations.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a senior leadership role with responsibility for procurement, warehousing, customer services, logistics, and import/export compliance. You will play a key role in ensuring supply chain resilience, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer service across a global customer base.

Skills & Experience Needed

• Experience in supply chain management, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role
• Background within international distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or regulated industries
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate teams
• Experience using ERP systems and supply chain software
• Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or similar (CIPS / APICS / CSCP desirable)
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management ability

Driven by a mission-led approach and commitment to service excellence, the organisation offers a collaborative and values-driven environment where senior leaders can make a genuine impact. This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead a global supply chain function within a growing, people-focused business.

To apply for this role, please send your CV to David Hopkin