Head Of Supply Chain

Michael Page; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Tyseley is seeking a dynamic Head of Supply Chain to lead transformative strategies across all supply chain functions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in supply chain transformation, specifically within highly regulated sectors such as aerospace or defence. This senior leadership role offers a competitive salary around £100,000, a car allowance, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive company culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in supply chain transformation.
• Strong leadership experience across planning, purchasing, and logistics functions.
• Experience in highly regulated or compliance-driven industries.

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead a high-performance culture across all supply chain functions.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize planning, purchasing, and logistics performance.
• Drive robust SIOP processes to align demand, capacity, and inventory strategies.

Skills

Leadership experience

Supply chain transformation

SIOP principles

Aerospace or defence knowledge

Job description

Overview

Lead all aspects of Supply Chain within a transformation led aerospace and defence manufacturer.

Client Details

A Birmingham based leading manufacturer of safety-critical, highly regulated products is entering an exciting phase of transformation and growth. With an ambitious leadership team and an innovative, product-led strategy, the business is committed to delivering world‑class manufacturing solutions to a blue‑chip customer base.

Description

The Head of Supply Chain is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, with full accountability for end‑to‑end supply chain performance and metrics. You will lead a team of 30 via 4 managers across Purchasing, Planning, SIOP and Logistics delivering transformative strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and lead a high‑performance culture across all supply chain functions.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimise planning, purchasing, and logistics performance.
• Drive robust SIOP processes to align demand, capacity, and inventory strategies.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality leadership to ensure seamless execution.
• Champion world‑class Health & Safety and compliance standards across all supply chain activities.
• Deliver transformation initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and resilience.

Profile

• A dynamic, forward‑thinking leader with a proven track record in supply chain transformation.
• Ideally solid comprehension of aerospace or defence manufacturing.
• Strong leadership experience across planning, purchasing, and logistics functions.
• Deep understanding of SIOP principles and their application in complex environments.
• Demonstrable success in developing supply chain performance within safety‑critical manufacturing.
• Experience in highly regulated or compliance‑driven industries.
• Ambitious and motivated to play a key role in large‑scale transformation within a senior leadership capacity.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary at c£100,000.
• Additional car allowance.
• Permanent role offering stability and career growth opportunities.
• Chance to lead and shape the supply chain strategy within the industrial and manufacturing industry.
• Supportive company culture focused on professional development.