UK Supply Chain Planning & Logistics Leader

Proper Cornish; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free pasties and pastries daily

Free fruit and drinks daily

Subsidised canteen

Monthly colleague treats

Regular staff BBQs

Cake and treats at events

Birthday meal in canteen

Health & wellness benefits

Job summary

Proper Cornish is seeking a UK Head of Supply Chain Planning, Logistics & Procurement to lead planning, procurement and logistics across Bodmin and Bristol with regular site travel. You will shape UK supply chain strategy, drive operational excellence, optimise working capital and lead transformational initiatives across multiple sites.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong stakeholder management and a data-driven approach to deliver improvements and sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Supply Chain Planning, Logistics, Procurement or Operations leadership.
• Experience in manufacturing and multi-site environments.
• Strong understanding of S&OP processes and supply chain planning principles.
• Experience leading transformation and continuous improvement projects.
• Willingness to travel between UK sites, with occasional European travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead Demand, Supply, Capacity and Inventory Planning processes.
• Coordinate and lead the UK S&OP process across sites.
• Ensure alignment between demand, production capacity and inventory targets.
• Define and monitor planning KPIs and performance standards.
• Balance demand and supply across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Drive cost optimisation and network efficiency across UK operations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Operational excellence

Education

Degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration or related

MBA or Master’s in Supply Chain Management desirable

Job description

Proper Cornish is seeking a UK Head of Supply Chain Planning, Logistics & Procurement to lead planning, procurement and logistics across Bodmin and Bristol with regular site travel. You will shape UK supply chain strategy, drive operational excellence, optimise working capital and lead transformational initiatives across multiple sites.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong stakeholder management and a data-driven approach to deliver improvements and sustainable growth.