Supply Chain Director

SF Search Partners; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Search Partners is seeking a strategic Supply Chain Lead to coordinate and standardise end-to-end supply chain operations across multiple sites in the United Kingdom. The role will oversee demand planning, procurement, inventory optimisation, data governance, and collaborate with Operations on logistics, warehousing, and distribution.

A key focus is leading supply chain integration across newly acquired businesses, ensuring alignment and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership experience in supply chain or logistics.
• Experience leading cross-functional groups in multi-site environments.
• Proven track record in integrating supply chains during M&A.
• Strong analytical, systems thinking and project leadership abilities.
• Experience with complex modelling and ERP/data harmonisation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a scalable, group-wide supply chain strategy supporting organic growth and M&A.
• Lead supply chain integration for acquisitions, creating a repeatable integration playbook.
• Oversee demand and supply planning, forecasting, and inventory optimisation across entities.
• Harmonise ERP systems, logistics partners, and reporting frameworks.
• Drive supplier consolidation, logistics efficiencies, and cost synergies.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Category, Operations, Finance, and Integration teams.
• Lead and develop supply chain teams across the group.
• Ensure risk management, compliance, and ESG standards are embedded.

Skills

Strategic leadership

M&A integration

Demand forecasting

ERP systems

Data analysis

Job description

A growing organisation is seeking a strategic Supply Chain Lead to coordinate and standardise end-to-end supply chain operations across multiple sites.

This role will oversee demand planning, procurement, inventory optimisation, data governance, and work closely with Operations on logistics, warehousing, and distribution. A key focus will be leading supply chain integration across newly acquired businesses, ensuring alignment, efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a scalable, group-wide supply chain strategy supporting organic growth and M&A.
• Lead supply chain integration for acquisitions, creating a repeatable integration playbook.
• Oversee demand and supply planning, forecasting, and inventory optimisation across entities.
• Harmonise ERP systems, logistics partners, and reporting frameworks.
• Drive supplier consolidation, logistics efficiencies, and cost synergies.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Category, Operations, Finance, and Integration teams.
• Lead and develop supply chain teams across the group.
• Ensure risk management, compliance, and ESG standards are embedded.

Experience Required

• Strong experience in Supply Chain or Logistics leadership roles.
• Experience in multi-site 'box-in box-out' environments.
• Proven track record in M&A supply chain integration.
• Strong analytical, systems, and project leadership skills.
• Strong experience with complex modelling.
• ERP implementation and data harmonisation experience.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to shape and scale a group-wide supply chain function within a fast-paced, growth-driven organisation.