Head of Supply Chain UK and Ireland

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic Head of Supply Chain to lead logistics operations in a dynamic healthcare environment. This pivotal role involves overseeing end-to-end supply chain processes, managing third-party logistics, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will bring over five years of leadership experience, a strong financial acumen, and a passion for driving efficiency and innovation. Join a forward-thinking organization that values collaboration and offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including a company pension scheme and health cash plan.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

33 Days Holiday

Company paid health cash plan

Annual leave purchase scheme

Long Service Vouchers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health and Wellbeing hub access

Discount card for online and high street

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in logistics, preferably in healthcare.
• Strong track record in managing third-party logistics (3PL) providers.

Responsibilities

• Lead local logistics operations including warehousing and transportation.
• Manage 3PL relationships and oversee S4H implementation.

Skills

Leadership in logistics

Managing 3PL providers

Financial fluency in logistics budgeting

Compliance with GDP and ADR

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

S4H system

Job description

Head of Supply Chain UK & Ireland

Are you a strategic logistics leader ready to take your career to the next level? We're looking for a Head of Supply Chain to drive and elevate our end-to-end local supply chain operations. This is a pivotal leadership role where you'll shape the future of logistics within a highly regulated, fast-paced healthcare environment. You'll play a key role in ensuring seamless operations, from warehouse management to clinic replenishment, while continuously identifying opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and growth.

To succeed in this role, you'll bring at least 5 years of leadership experience in logistics, ideally within the medical device or pharmaceutical sector. You'll have a strong track record in managing third-party logistics (3PL) providers, along with hands-on experience in system implementations such as S4H. Financial fluency, especially in logistics budgeting and cost optimization, is essential. You'll also have a firm grasp of compliance and regulatory standards like GDP and ADR. If you're a confident communicator, a collaborative leader, and ready to drive change in a hybrid work environment, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a full-time, hybrid role of 37.5 hours, working Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm. Working initially up to 5 days onsite, then 2-3 days onsite weekly at our head office in Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire.

What does the role involve?

You will:

• Lead all local logistics operations including warehousing, transportation, planning, and clinic replenishment.
• Drive continuous improvement and efficiency across logistics activities.
• Manage 3PL relationships and oversee local S4H implementation and stabilisation.
• Deliver local supply chain projects to enhance capabilities and reduce costs.
• Monitor inventory levels and own local Supply Chain KPIs, reporting to the Cluster Lead.
• Manage logistics budgeting with a focus on cost transparency and standardisation.
• Lead S&OP processes and support cross-functional demand and budget planning.
• Ensure compliance with GDP, ADR, and other regulatory standards.
• Promote team collaboration, safety, and represent the company with logistics authorities.
• Coordinate closely with global supply chain and business functions.

What can we offer you?

Here at Fresenius Medical Care, we value the contribution of our people and ensure that we offer industry-leading rewards and progression.

We offer a competitive salary alongside a wealth of other fantastic benefits listed below:

• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• 33 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service
• Company paid health cash plan
• Annual leave purchase scheme (with 12 months service)
• Long Service Vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• bhsf RISE - our Health and Wellbeing hub 24/7 access to GP's and Counsellors
• Blue Light card - providing thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street

Who is Fresenius Medical Care?

We are the leading provider of dialysis services to the NHS, operating 52 partnership dialysis units that together provide regular dialysis treatment to over 3,800 NHS patients in the UK. We are part of a global company treating over 344,000 patients worldwide across over 4,000 clinics.

We also operate 44 production sites on all continents to provide dialysis products such as dialysis machines, dialysers and related disposables. 1 in every 2 of all dialysis machines used around the globe are manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care and we are the 3rd largest medical devices company in the world.

Head of Supply Chain posts will be subject to a Basic DBS Disclosure

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer