Head of Supply Chain & Logistics in Hull

Energy Jobline CVL; Hull (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Social activities

Career progression

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is pleased to partner with a fast-paced FMCG manufacturer to appoint an experienced Head of Supply Chain. You will lead planning, stock control, logistics and export operations, shaping a high-performing team and delivering improvements in service, efficiency and supply chain performance.

You will drive data-informed decisions using KPIs, forecasting and Lean principles, ensuring safe, compliant operations and strong customer service across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG manufacturing with planning, stock control, logistics and export operations.
• Strong knowledge of modern manufacturing, material flow, inventory planning and control, Lean principles, continuous improvement and demand-driven MRP.
• Able to work with operational data, KPIs and reporting, with good Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead production and material planning to ensure right materials and goods are in the right place at the right time.
• Manage stock control, WIP and inventory processes with focus on accuracy, rotation and space usage.
• Oversee logistics, intake and despatch, including 3PL and booking processes.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Consortium Professional Recruitment are pleased to be working with our client to recruit an experienced Head of Supply Chain for a key leadership position within a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment.

This is an opportunity to take ownership across planning, stock control, logistics and export operations. You will lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team while using data, lean principles and continuous improvement to strengthen service, efficiency and supply chain performance.

The Opportunity

• Leading production and material planning, ensuring raw materials and finished goods are in the right place at the right time while supporting efficient production and service levels.
• Managing stock control, WIP and inventory processes, with a focus on accuracy, rotation, traceability, quality and effective use of space.
• Overseeing logistics, intake and despatch operations, including 3PL, booking processes and the timely movement of goods.
• Leading, coaching and developing teams across planning, stock control and logistics, building capability through clear objectives, regular reviews and succession planning.
• Using KPIs, forecasting, capacity modelling and continuous improvement principles to identify opportunities to improve performance, control costs and support future business requirements.

Your work will directly contribute to a safe, efficient and responsive operation, helping the wider business maintain strong customer service, quality standards and sustainable supply chain performance.

About You

• Experience within an FMCG manufacturing environment, alongside practical supply chain experience covering areas such as export, demand planning, supply planning and inventory.
• Strong working knowledge of modern manufacturing, material flow, inventory planning and control, lean principles, continuous improvement and demand-driven MRP.
• Confidence working with operational data, KPIs and reporting, supported by strong numerical, analytical and Microsoft Excel skills.
• The ability to build constructive relationships across different functions and with external partners, communicating plans, priorities and challenges clearly.
• A collaborative and supportive leadership style, with experience developing people, improving performance and creating a positive working environment.

A CIPS qualification would be desirable rather than essential. If you meet most of the requirements but not every point, we would still encourage you to apply.

The Benefits and Package

• £55,000 - £65,000 DOE
• Company pension contribution
• Private healthcare cover
• Financial protection through a life assurance scheme
• Regular team and company social activities
• Recognition and reward opportunities
• Clear opportunities for continued professional growth and progression