Head of Supply Chain

TS Grale; North East; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Head of Supply Chain. This pivotal role involves leading a fully integrated supply chain function, ensuring material availability, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring extensive supply chain experience from fast-moving manufacturing environments and a hands-on leadership style. This position promises significant strategic influence in a high-growth organization poised for major expansion.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in FMCG or fast-moving manufacturing environments.
• Proven expertise in managing complex material categories.
• Hands-on leadership style with resilience and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the end-to-end supply chain.
• Ensure material availability and effective stock management.
• Build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Implement systems and KPIs to enhance efficiency.
• Provide data-driven supply chain insights.

Skills

End-to-end supply chain experience

Strong procurement capability

S&OP expertise

Planning optimisation

Inventory control

Logistics management

Leadership influence

Job description

Our client is a specialist FMCG manufacturer with sites across the UK. They are entering a major phase of expansion, with ambitious plans to significantly scale their UK operations over the next 3–5 years. To support this journey, they are seeking a Head of Supply Chain to lead a fully integrated supply chain function across material purchasing, planning, production, warehousing and distribution.

Reporting to the CEO and working from their main facility near Durham, this is a pivotal leadership role within a fast paced, complex manufacturing environment, ideal for someone who thrives on improving processes, driving performance and building capability in a business undergoing positive change.

The Opportunity

As Head of Supply Chain, you will :

• Lead and develop the full end-to-end supply chain across procurement, planning, production scheduling, warehousing and outbound logistics.
• Ensure material availability, effective stock management and high levels of customer service.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders and operational teams to deliver a resilient, agile supply chain.
• Implement and refine systems, processes and KPIs that enhance efficiency, service performance and cost control.
• Play a critical role in the organisation’s growth and transformation, providing data driven supply chain insight and supporting strategic decision making.

About You

We are looking for a supply chain leader who brings :

• Extensive End-to-end supply chain experience within FMCG, food, industrial or other fast moving manufacturing environments.
• Strong procurement capability and experience managing complex material categories.
• Proven expertise in S&OP, planning optimisation, inventory control and logistics management.
• A hands on leadership style, capable of influencing across operations and senior stakeholders.
• A continuous improvement mindset, strong resilience and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, evolving business.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to :

• Shape and lead a critical function within a high-growth FMCG manufacturing organisation.
• Take full ownership of an end-to-end supply chain with significant strategic influence.
• Join a committed leadership team focused on scale, efficiency and operational excellence.
• Make a tangible, long-term impact on a business poised for major growth.

If you are an ambitious supply chain leader ready for a role with breadth, impact and visibility, we would welcome a confidential conversation.