Transformational Supply Chain Leader – Planning & Logistics

RBW Consulting; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RBW Consulting is assisting an ambitious CDMO undergoing transformation to find a Senior Supply Chain Manager. You will lead strategic planning, drive a new scheduling and planning tool, and own Warehouse Logistics and Production Planning while building for future growth.

You will mentor and develop teams, engage stakeholders across functions, and push for continuous improvement in service and operational excellence within GMP environments (advantageous but not essential).

Qualifications

• Supply chain leadership experience within pharmaceuticals, food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong background in production planning and scheduling.
• Proven experience leading transformation or change initiatives.
• Demonstrated success managing and developing teams.
• Ability to drive engagement, influence stakeholders and create buy‑in across functions.
• A hands‑on leadership style with a genuine understanding of operational environments.
• GMP experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and implementation of a new scheduling and planning tool.
• Driving engagement, adoption and cultural change across the planning function.
• Taking ownership of both Warehouse Logistics and Production Planning operations, ensuring the smooth execution of day-to-day activities while building for the future.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Production planning

Scheduling

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Team development

Job description

RBW Consulting is assisting an ambitious CDMO undergoing transformation to find a Senior Supply Chain Manager. You will lead strategic planning, drive a new scheduling and planning tool, and own Warehouse Logistics and Production Planning while building for future growth.

You will mentor and develop teams, engage stakeholders across functions, and push for continuous improvement in service and operational excellence within GMP environments (advantageous but not essential).