Head of Supply Chain

The Silver Spoon Company; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading baking brand company in Peterborough is seeking a Head of Supply Chain to manage end-to-end operations, including demand planning and logistics. This senior leadership role requires a strategic thinker passionate about transforming supply chains and building cross-functional relationships. Candidates should have experience in supply chain management and a knack for integrating innovative technologies to enhance efficiency. Travel may be necessary within the UK and occasionally overseas.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading supply chain operations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
• Integrate advanced systems for efficiency and resilience.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Supply chain transformation

Collaboration

Continuous improvement

Tools

AI technologies

Job description

As brand leader, the Silver Spoon Company is the first choice for everyone’s baking and sweetening needs with an extensive range of baking brands, sugars, sweeteners and treats. Part of Associated British Foods, a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group, Silver spoon is a name you can trust & we are as passionate about our people as we are about our products.

To find out more about The Silver Spoon Company please visit our website: www.silverspoon.co.uk OUR BUSINESS:

Here at The Silver Spoon Company, we are more than just sugar. We have an exciting portfolio of brands that support the Home Baking, Sweetening & Treats categories and a vision to become the true home of home baking in the eyes of our customers and consumers. This role will be key in supporting our Supply Team in meeting this vision.

As an inclusive employer we strive to create an environment where everyone can bring their best self to work and be supported to deliver so that we can all celebrate a successful growing business together.

About You

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for leading high-performing teams and transforming supply chains? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything you do? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

At Silver Spoon, we’re on an exciting journey to modernise and future-proof our supply chain—and we’re looking for a dynamic Head of Supply Chain to lead the way.

About The Role

As Head of Supply Chain, you’ll take ownership of our end-to-end supply chain operations, including demand and supply planning, logistics, customer services (outsourced), and 3PL management. Working with key suppliers you’ll lead our Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and champion the integration of better systems and technologies like AI to drive efficiency and resilience.

This is a senior leadership role where you’ll help shape the future of our supply chain, build strong cross-functional relationships, and inspire a talented team to deliver outstanding results.

The role is based from our central office in Peterborough but travel will be required to other sites and suppliers in the UK and occasionally overseas.