Head of Supply Chain

Ovarro; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in critical infrastructure solutions is seeking a Head of Supply Chain. This pivotal role involves managing the supply chain function, leading procurement strategies, ensuring robust demand planning, and enhancing customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess extensive supply chain experience, particularly within the Electrical/Electronics industry, and demonstrate strong leadership and decision-making skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing/logistics planning environment, ideally Electrical/Electronics.
• Experience leading procurement and materials planning organizations.
• Full understanding of S&OP processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead global S&OP processes and manage demand planning.
• Oversee procurement, vendor management, and spend management.
• Develop and lead strategies for sourcing and commodity management.

Skills

Procurement management

Logistics planning

Strategic decision making

Data analysis

Leadership

Job description

Ovarro is a company with real purpose. Our RTUs and SCADA have underpinned critical infrastructure for over 40 years and our leak detection portfolio is helping to drive towards a global sustainable future. To enable this, we need team members who fully live our OneTeam value which is at the heart of everything we do at Ovarro. Ovarro is a £47m turnover business with a supply spend ~ £15m supply spend. We are now looking to hire an Head of Supply Chain who will be responsible for managing the Ovarro Supply Chain function.

You will add impact at Ovarro by;

• Leading the global S&OP processes to deliver robust demand planning processes and parameters, working closely with the regional sales teams.
• Leading the global procurement requirements, negotiation and vendor spend management.
• Leading and developing demand planning activities to achieve market leading customer satisfaction including correct inventory levels and aligned lead times.
• Provide overall leadership and management for Production Planning, Tactical Procurement, Site Distribution Centres and overall material flow.
• Responsible for all sourcing and commodity management processes. Develop global strategies and lead negotiations to maximize total value and minimize risks
  
  

Candidates should have;

• Proven experience within a manufacturing/ logistics planning environment ideally within the Electrical/Electronics Industry
• Previous experience to include leading procurement and materials planning organizations and driving strategic change
• Full understanding of the S & OP process and experience of full ownership to deliver an improved performance
• Extensive supply chain experience with the ability to work autonomously and with a capable team.
• Able to work at all levels in the business, comfortable in the detail and data mining alongside strategic decision making – a hands on approach is critical for success in this role
• Comfortable with a fast pace of change and development with strong decision making skills – comfortable in the grey
  
  

Ovarro recognise the need for a diverse workforce and we are committed to equal opportunities in employment.

Ovarro employees and candidates who apply to work at Ovarro will be treated fairly and valued equally. All job requirements fit the needs of the business and those who work in it, regardless of age, disability, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, religion, beliefs, sexual orientation, domestic circumstances, social and employment status, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership.

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