Operations and Supply Chain Director

Michael Page (UK); Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations & Supply Chain Director to lead their growing team in Greater Manchester. This pivotal role involves driving supply chain strategy, optimizing logistics, and ensuring compliance while managing a large team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in FMCG or Wholesale Operations, with strong leadership and change management skills. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the company's ambitious growth plans and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven Supply Chain Leader with FMCG/Wholesale Operations experience.
• Ability to influence at SLT and C-Suite levels.

Responsibilities

• Drive supply chain strategy to align with business objectives.
• Manage a team of 30+ to enhance customer satisfaction.

Skills

Supply Chain Leadership

Change Management

Logistics Optimization

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Job description

• Growing Consumer Group in the Greater Manchester
• Experience YoY Growth and looking to introduce supply chain best practise

About Our Client

Currently representing a £50 million T/O Consumer Goods Business, with ambitions to grow this substantially, who require an Operations & Supply Chain Director. The role will be based in Greater Manchester, and will require a strong leadership profile with a proven track record in driving change management to promote more effective supply chain practises across the business.

Job Description

The role of Operations & Supply Chain Director will be responsible for the following:

• Drive Supply Chain Strategy: design and execute supply chain improvements to align and accelerate business objectives
• Optimize Logistics and Transportation: oversees good movement, including transportation planning, warehouse and distribution
• Supply Chain Leadership: Manage a team of 30+ overall, looking to develop capability, processes and ultimately customer satisfaction
• QA/QC: Lead teams to ensure compliance is upheld, promoting quality whilst maintaining commercial margins
• Risk Management: Lead and guide the business in mitigating supply chain risks across global operations, anticipating and supporting against delays, cost increases and disruptions
• Import Merchandising: Lead the import function to promote operations and ensure OTIF

The Successful Applicant

Ideally, the Operations and Supply Chain Director based in Greater Manchester will look to attract the following

• Proven Supply Chain Leader across FMCG / Wholesale Operations
• Exposure to a Far East Supply Chain would be beneficial
• Experience of managing large teams across multiple operations would be desirable
• Excellent communications skills, with ability to lead, coach and effectively deliver change management across a global supply chain
• Ability to influence at SLT and C-Suite to effectively deliver the supply chain operation

What's on Offer

The client is open to considering salaries in the range of £80,000-£100,000+benefits package. The role is predominantly onsite, with some occasional WFH and flexibility around start and finish time.