Head of Supply Chain

MacGregor Black; Newport; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MacGregor Black partners with an FMCG manufacturing business in the UK to recruit a Head of Supply Chain based in Bristol. You will lead end-to-end procurement, planning and logistics, and own the demand and inventory strategy to support growth and efficiency.

The role requires senior-level experience in food manufacturing or similar, a track record of improving performance, and the ability to build capable teams, processes and systems to scale operations.

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level supply chain leadership experience within FMCG or similar manufacturing.
• Proven end-to-end responsibility across procurement, demand planning, inventory, warehousing, logistics and customer service.
• Experience delivering for major retail or foodservice customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement of raw materials, ingredients, packaging and inputs.
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships.
• Own the end-to-end demand and supply planning process.
• Develop accurate forecasts using customer, historical and commercial data.
• Translate customer demand into robust procurement and production requirements.
• Take overall responsibility for warehousing and inventory management.
• Establish clear inventory targets and performance measures.
• Lead the movement of finished products from manufacturing to customers and distribution centres.
• Establish and lead a supply chain strategy aligned with growth plans.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

End-to-end ownership

Procurement

Planning

Logistics

Job description

Are you an experienced Supply Chain leader within the FMCG industry?

Do you have a proven track record of leading end to end supply chains including procurement, planning and logistics?

Are you operationally focussed with the ability to drive efficiencies and support a manufacturing business through growth and development?

MacGregor Black is partnering with a FMCG manufacturing business on the search for a Head of Supply Chain. This is a PERM role based in Bristol.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the procurement of raw materials, ingredients, packaging and other production inputs.
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships.
• Own the end-to-end demand and supply planning process.
• Develop accurate forecasts using customer, historical and commercial data.
• Translate customer demand into robust procurement and production requirements.
• Take overall responsibility for warehousing and inventory management.
• Establish clear inventory targets and performance measures.
• Lead the efficient movement of finished products from manufacturing through to customers and distribution centres.
• Establish and lead a clear supply chain strategy aligned with the company's growth plans.
• Introduce robust KPIs and performance reporting.

What We're Looking For:

• Significant senior-level supply chain leadership experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or a similarly complex manufacturing environment.
• Proven end-to-end responsibility across procurement, demand planning, inventory, warehousing, logistics and customer service.
• Experience supplying major retail customers and/or significant foodservice or co-manufacturing customers.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing supply chains and the challenges associated with short lead times, changing demand and customer service requirements.
• A strong commercial understanding, including procurement, cost control and working capital.
• A proven track record of improving supply chain performance.
• Experience developing teams, processes and systems to support business growth.

Salary – up to £100k + package