Head of Supply Chain Excellence

UBT; Tetford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual holiday entitlement

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Complimentary food and refreshments in

the office

Job summary

UBT is seeking a strategic Head of Supply Chain to own and optimise end-to-end operations for a furniture manufacturer and fit-out specialist. You will lead procurement, supplier performance, inventory, planning, and continuous improvement initiatives to deliver efficient, cost-effective results.

The role reports to the Managing Director and offers autonomy to shape strategy and processes. The successful candidate will have around 5+ years in supply chain leadership, strong negotiation and

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and developing supply chain teams.
• Strong supplier management, negotiation, and contract skills.
• Experience with forecasting, stock management, and production scheduling.
• Track record of cost reduction and performance improvement.
• Experience in manufacturing, furniture, or product-based environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end supply chain strategy and operations.
• Lead procurement, supplier performance, inventory, and planning.
• Oversee forecasting, stock management, and production scheduling.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.
• Implement and refine supply chain systems, reporting, and KPIs.
• Develop and coach a high-performing supply chain team.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Forecasting

Inventory management

Production planning

Continuous improvement

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CIPS/APICS qualifications

Job description

UBT is seeking a strategic Head of Supply Chain to own and optimise end-to-end operations for a furniture manufacturer and fit-out specialist. You will lead procurement, supplier performance, inventory, planning, and continuous improvement initiatives to deliver efficient, cost-effective results.

The role reports to the Managing Director and offers autonomy to shape strategy and processes. The successful candidate will have around 5+ years in supply chain leadership, strong negotiation and