Supply Chain Director

Robert Walters; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is exclusively recruiting a Supply Chain Director to spearhead a major greenfield project for a world-class manufacturing business. The role involves leading end-to-end supply chain solutions while implementing new operational models to enhance efficiency. Candidates must have proven leadership experience in manufacturing and expertise in business transformation. This position presents a unique opportunity to redefine supply chains while mentoring high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, or infrastructure sectors.
• Expertise in business transformation and supply chain design.
• Strong consultative skills to influence stakeholders and foster cultural change.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain solutions for major programmes.
• Design and implement Target Operating Models to optimise processes.
• Drive transformation from traditional procurement to industrialised manufacturing.

Skills

Leadership experience in manufacturing

Business transformation expertise

Supply chain design skills

Strong consultative skills

Job description

Supply Chain Director

Location : West Midlands | Salary : Competitive

Robert Walters are exclusively recruiting a Supply Chain Director to lead a major greenfield project for a world class manufacturing business. This role offers the opportunity to redefine industrial supply chains, integrating modern manufacturing principles with large-scale project delivery.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead end-to-end supply chain solutions for major programmes, from concept to execution.
• Design and implement Target Operating Models (TOM) to optimise processes and governance.
• Drive transformation from traditional procurement to industrialised manufacturing standards
• Develop supplier ecosystems, address capability gaps, and enhance performance.
• Oversee material planning and logistics strategies for seamless production and assembly integration.
• Identify commercial growth opportunities while mentoring high-performing teams.

What You Bring :

• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, or infrastructure sectors.
• Expertise in business transformation, supply chain design, and programme management.
• Strong consultative skills to influence stakeholders and foster cultural change.
• Strategic vision paired with hands‑on execution capabilities.