Head of Supply Chain UK and Ireland

Fresenius Medical Care; Sutton-in-Ashfield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic Head of Supply Chain to enhance logistics operations across the UK and Ireland. This pivotal role involves leading local logistics, managing third-party providers, and implementing innovative solutions in a fast-paced healthcare environment. With a focus on compliance and cost optimization, you will drive efficiency and growth while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Join a company that values your contributions and offers competitive rewards in a hybrid work setting, where your leadership will shape the future of logistics in healthcare.

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

Blue Light card discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in logistics, preferably in medical devices.
• Strong track record in managing 3PL providers and logistics budgeting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership in logistics

Managing third-party logistics (3PL)

Financial fluency in logistics budgeting

Compliance with GDP and ADR

System implementations (S4H)

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

S4H

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 theleading provider of dialysis servicesto the NHS, operating52 partnership dialysis unitsthat together provide regular dialysis treatment to over3,800 NHS patients in the UK. We are part of a global company treating over344,000 patients worldwideacrossover 4,000 clinics.

We also operate44 production sites on all continentsto provide dialysis products such as dialysis machines, dialysers and related disposables.1 in every 2 of all dialysis machinesused around the globe are manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care and we are the3rd 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