Head of Supply Chain - Bedford

Hunter Selection; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SME in Bedford is seeking a Head of Supply Chain to optimize and enhance their supply chain strategies. This hybrid role offers a salary range of £70,000-£90,000 plus bonuses. The ideal candidate will manage various teams, enhance vendor relationships, and have experience sourcing from the Far East. The position allows for flexible working hours, with opportunities for progression. If you're passionate about improving pricing and delivery and eager to drive change, apply now.

Benefits

21 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible start and finish times

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain management.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce logistics.
• Ability to optimize supply chain strategies using data.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct reports across various teams.
• Oversee daily supply chain operations like costs, tracking and stock control.
• Maintain vendor relationships and ensure exceptional service.

Skills

Experience with sourcing from the Far East

Tech and data savvy

Driven attitude and motivation to drive change

Job description

Head of Supply Chain

Bedford - Hybrid

£70,000-£90,000 + bonus scheme

• 21 days + banks
• Flexible start and finish times
• Hybrid working 2 days / week
• Progression opportunities

Are you looking for your next step in Supply Chain Management in a growing and successful company, that allows you to impact and drive business in the best way possible? Are you passionate about implementing new strategies, improving pricing, delivery dates and maintaining fantastic supplier / vendor relationships?

THEN READ ON!

We're looking for an experieced Supply Chain Manager to apply their knowledge and skillset to an SME looking to develop and improve their supply chain strategy by bringing a new key player into the business.

Roles / Responsibilities

• Managing direct reports across various teams and an indirect team
• Day-to-day supply chain management- costs, tracking, pricing, freight times, stock control, delivery etc.
• Delivering exceptional service to vendors and maintaining the company's high standards
• Optimizing the Supply Chain strategy and functionality by implementing new data and technology systems
• Sourcing from the Far East and selling to a varied vendor base
• Managing E-commerce, wholesale and retail delivery

What we're looking for :

We're open on industry! Whether you managed the supply chain of pens, food, toys, household goods or teddy bears- we're confident that you can still have the right skills and attitude to be successful in this role. But here are the non-negotiables :

• Must have experience with sourcing from the Far East
• Must be Tech and data Savvy!
• Must have a driven attitude and the motivation to drive change and profit!

Desirable :

• Experience working with e-commerce such as amazon / Ebay
• Experience working with major retailers / wholesalers

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary / contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Tenure: Permanent

Salary: £70000 - £80000 per annum + benefits

Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire