Head of Supply Chain - Fresh

Sainsbury's; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Head of Supply Chain to shape and execute strategies for growth. You will manage a £2bn sales portfolio, lead a team through operational changes, and foster a customer-focused culture. This role requires extensive supply chain experience and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Colleague Discounts

Pensions

Life Cover

Performance Bonuses

Holiday Allowances

Private Healthcare

Financial and Wellbeing Schemes

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive supply chain strategies.
• Successful leadership of significant transformation programs.

Responsibilities

• Managing overall category supply and demand for a sales portfolio of up to £2bn.
• Setting strategic category development objectives and activation plans.
• Driving continuous improvement and influencing strategic transformation projects.

Skills

Leadership

Data Analysis

Customer Focus

Change Management

Collaboration

Job description

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We all desire meaningful work and a healthy work/life balance. Supply Chain and Logistics are the engine that delivers thousands of products from farms and factories to our customers daily. We plan around events from barbecues to Sunday roasts, catering to diverse needs. Insight and data are crucial, as is judgment to identify issues or ambiguities promptly. A significant transformation is underway, requiring individuals who champion change, collaborate effectively, and communicate clearly, as these qualities are highly valued.

In a nutshell

As Head of Supply Chain, you will shape and execute strategies supporting our growth. You will lead a category team to deliver top-tier supply and demand planning, optimizing costs and customer experience. Leading the team through operational changes, you will embed new ways of working and set standards of excellence. You will influence broader Supply Chain leadership, collaborating with Retail and Commercial leaders to enhance systems and operating models, fostering a customer-focused, proactive, data-driven culture that builds supplier relationships and continuous improvement capabilities.

What I Am Accountable For

• Managing overall category supply and demand for a sales portfolio of up to £2bn, ensuring customer outcomes and budget adherence.
• Setting strategic category development objectives and activation plans with a 12+ month horizon, aligning with our food mission and operational standards.
• Contributing to Supply Chain Strategy by leveraging market trends and data insights, leading transformation programs to optimize profitability.
• Embedding a new operational model and capabilities, leading the team through this transition to uphold standards of excellence.
• Leading long-term supply planning with cross-functional teams, building robust supplier relationships to excel in the market.
• Partnering with senior leadership across Commercial and Retail to execute business plans aligned with customer outcomes.
• Leading, coaching, and developing your team with data-driven KPIs, fostering a culture of continuous learning and accountability.
• Driving continuous improvement, setting challenging targets, and influencing strategic transformation projects.
• Promoting a customer-obsessed culture, ensuring satisfaction KPIs are met.
• Communicating effectively with executive leadership, including deputizing for the Director of Supply Chain when needed.
• Cultivating a positive organizational culture aligned with strategic objectives to enhance collaboration and accountability.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Extensive experience managing end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
• Proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive supply chain strategies influencing the broader supply chain.
• Successful leadership of significant transformation programs within categories.
• Strong influencing skills with senior leadership, with a focus on accountability.
• Experience in driving performance improvements and championing diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Leadership Performance Expectations

• Customer obsession: Use data to understand and solve customer needs, embody our customer commitments, and guide teams accordingly.
• Performance focus: Deliver your responsibilities excellently, prioritize effectively, and manage performance proactively.
• Leading beyond boundaries: Understand the big picture, communicate our strategy, and build effective partnerships.
• Leading fearless teams: Foster diverse perspectives, challenge the status quo, provide constructive feedback, and develop others.

We are committed to inclusivity and supporting your development. Our benefits include colleague discounts, pensions, life cover, performance bonuses, holiday allowances, private healthcare, and various financial and wellbeing schemes. We celebrate our colleagues' efforts and offer flexible working where possible. Join us to be part of a dynamic, supportive environment.