Supply Chain Director

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Director to lead their supply chain team. This pivotal role involves strategic leadership, supplier management, and team mentoring. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years in supply chain management, preferably within technical sectors. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave, bonuses, and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Up to 29 days annual leave

Annual goal share bonus scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Paid volunteering time

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in Supply Chain Management with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in technical or manufacturing sectors.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain strategy and implementation.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for effectiveness.
• Optimize inventory levels to meet demands.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Transformation

Supplier management

Negotiation

Risk management

Process improvement

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related field

CIPS qualification or equivalent

Job description

Ontic, a world-leading provider of complex engineered parts for the aerospace and defence industries, is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Director to lead our supply chain team at our Bishops Cleeve site.

About the Role

In this pivotal role, you will strategically lead and manage our supply chain function, ensuring the seamless flow of materials, products, and information from suppliers to customers. You'll drive operational excellence, reduce costs, and enhance supplier and customer relationships, all while supporting Ontic's overarching business goals and commitment to quality and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive supply chain strategy that aligns with the company's overall business objectives and growth plans.
• Transformation: Lead the transformation of the supply chain functions, focusing on process improvement, cost / working capital reduction, and exceptional customer experience (internal and external.)
• Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing supply chain team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. 30+ heads.
• Supplier Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favourable terms and ensuring the highest quality and reliability of supply.
• Inventory Control: Optimise inventory levels to meet production demands whilst minimising carrying costs and mitigating risks.
• Technology Integration: Leverage advanced technologies and data analytics to enhance supply chain visibility, predictability, and decision-making.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and support for supply chain initiatives.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain, developing contingency plans to address potential disruptions.
• Performance Metrics: Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the supply chain operation.
• Compliance: Ensure Supply Chain compliance with industry regulations, standards, and best practices, maintaining the highest level of integrity and ethical standards.

About You:

You're a seasoned supply chain professional with a strategic mindset, strong leadership acumen. You thrive in complex, matrixed environments and excel at building relationships, leading transformation, and delivering tangible results.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or commercial related field.
• CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) qualification or equivalent
• Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in Supply Chain Management with previous experience within a leadership role
• Experience of working within technical / manufacturing organisation
• Proven leadership and people management skills
• Well-developed strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrable experience with supply chain management, transformation, and process improvement.
• Comfortable negotiating at the highest levels with demanding and challenging customers and suppliers.
• In-depth knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements.

Benefits

At Ontic we care about your financial, physical, and mental wellness so we offer a range of benefits to support this, we care about what matters to you and have a valued culture of recognition and empowerment, accompanied by benefits that support work/life balance.

Our benefits package highlights include:

• Up to 29 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• 10 hours paid volunteering time
• Annual goal share bonus scheme for all employees
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts and offers from a range of retailers

Best place to work

We are more than the sum of our parts. And we've been recognised internally and externally for being so:

• We were ranked #9 in Best Companies' Q3 leaderboard for Best Manufacturing Company based on our employee feedback
• 72.5% of employees who took part in our 2023 employee satisfaction survey said they are proud to work at Ontic

We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!