Interim Head of Supply Chain Operations

Hays; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical field is seeking an Interim Head of Supply Chain Operations in London to manage supply chain efficiency during a long-term leave. The role requires strong leadership, proven experience in the industry, and proficiency in SAP, with an attractive daily rate and holiday pay.

Benefits

Competitive assignment daily rate

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pharmaceuticals and healthcare.
• Must be able and willing to take on an interim role quickly.
• Ability to engage internationally.

Responsibilities

• Manage suppliers to ensure forecast accuracy.
• Lead supply chain operations for UK&I.
• Develop the customer service team for excellence.

Skills

Clear communication

Leadership

SAP proficiency

Job description

Your new company
We are supporting a global leader in the pharmaceutical field here in London who are looking for an Interim Head of Supply Chain Operations. This role will cover a long-term leave (therefore in-scope of IR35), where you will lead the UK&I Supply Chain Operations to maximise efficiency.

This business lives and breathes their values and is committed to driving excellence across their supply chain for customer delivery.

Your new role
As the Head of Supply Chain Operations, you will ensure risk is minimised across the entire customer supply chain. This will involve you managing chosen suppliers, and ensuring forecast levels are spot on. You will represent the UK&I on global initiatives, as well as developing the customer service team to ensure they are delivering excellence to all customers. You will be leading on supply chain tenders, in response to all client requirements.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you will have proven experience within the pharmaceutical and healthcare world, with proficient use of SAP. You will be a clear communicator to engage on an international level both internally and externally. You will be able to commute to the London office three times per week, and must be able and willing to take on an interim role quickly.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will work in-scope of IR35 with a competitive assignment daily rate and holiday pay. You will be paid once per week. You will need to commute to London (zone 1) a few days per week, so you must live within commuting distance, with full rights to work in the UK.

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