About the Company
Our client is a growing industrial manufacturing business operating within a sustainability-led and environmentally responsible model. The organization transforms recycled materials into high-quality industrial products, supplying a broad B2B customer base.
With strong growth ambitions and continuous investment in operations and systems, the business is evolving its supply chain capabilities to support increasing demand and future vertical integration into material processing.
The culture is collaborative, hands‑on, and pragmatic—leaders are expected to be visible, close to operations, and actively involved in driving performance and improvement.
About the Role
We are seeking a hands‑on Supply Chain Director to join the Senior Leadership Team and take ownership of Logistics, Procurement, Demand and S&OP Planning functions.
Reporting to the Managing Director, this role is focused on translating business strategy into effective, day‑to‑day execution across the supply chain. The position requires a leader who is comfortable operating at both tactical and strategic levels, with a strong emphasis on implementation and delivery.
This is not a purely strategic role—success will come from being close to the operation, working directly with teams, and driving structured, data‑led decision‑making.
A key focus area will be strengthening Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes, improving demand visibility, and aligning supply chain activities with ongoing business growth.
Working Model & Culture
Highly operational environment requiring close engagement with teams and site activities; primarily on‑site role with some flexibility if needed.
Limited travel (typically 1–2 international trips per year).
Collaborative leadership culture with direct access to decision‑makers.
Career Level
Open to both experienced Supply Chain Directors and Managers ready to step up into a broader leadership role.
Key Responsibilities
Supply Chain Leadership & Execution
- Lead and coordinate end‑to‑end supply chain activities across logistics, procurement, planning, and customer service.
- Translate business objectives into clear operational plans and ensure consistent execution.
- Drive a structured, process‑driven approach to managing supply chain performance.
Demand Planning & S&OP (Critical Focus Area)
- Own and evolve the Sales & Operations Planning process, ensuring alignment between demand, production, and supply.
- Work closely with Sales and Operations to create accurate forward‑looking demand plans.
- Identify risks, constraints, and bottlenecks proactively and implement solutions.
- Ensure optimal balance between service levels, inventory, and working capital.
ERP & Systems Transition
- Support the transition from legacy systems to a new ERP platform (ProAlpha).
- Drive adoption within the supply chain function, ensuring data accuracy and process alignment.
- Leverage systems to improve visibility, planning accuracy, and decision‑making.
Logistics & Operations Interface
- Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, ensuring efficient material flow and delivery performance.
- Manage site‑related logistics activities, including warehouse coordination and transport planning.
- Collaborate closely with Operations to ensure seamless production support.
Procurement & Supply Base Development
- Oversee procurement strategy and supplier relationships, with a focus on reliability and cost control.
- Strengthen supply chain resilience and support future plans for backward integration into material processing.
- Work closely with internal specialists on raw material sourcing.
Customer Service & Fulfilment
- Ensure high levels of customer service through effective order fulfilment and communication.
- Proactively manage delivery expectations and resolve issues.
People Leadership
- Lead a team of approximately 5–6 direct reports across logistics, procurement, planning, and customer service.
- Develop team capability, structure, and performance.
- Foster cross‑functional collaboration across Sales and Operations.
Requirements
Qualification & Experience
- Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related discipline (preferred).
- Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a senior supply chain leadership role.
- Experience in a senior or emerging supply chain leadership role within a manufacturing / industrial environment.
- Understanding of procurement, logistics, demand and planning processes.
- Experience working with ERP systems (implementation or transformation exposure is highly valuable).
- Experience in plastics, recycling, chemicals, or similar material and process‑based industries is advantageous.
- Knowledge of import/export regulations is beneficial.
- Eligible to work in the UK.
Working Style & Capabilities
- Highly hands‑on and operational, with the ability to create and translate strategy into execution.
- Strong analytical and data‑driven mindset.
- Logical, structured thinker with a process‑oriented approach.
- Able to simplify complexity and communicate clearly across teams.
- Empowering leader.
- Comfortable working in a growing, evolving business (not a steady‑state environment), adapting and responding to change.
Compensation and Benefits
- Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing, purpose‑driven organization.
- Collaborative and supportive working environment with strong values.
- Competitive salary aligned with market standards.
- Pension scheme with employer contribution.
- Company car or car allowance.
- Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development.
This job description is not exhaustive. Responsibilities may evolve in line with business needs.
Benefits
- Opportunity to join a forward‑thinking organization with a clear purpose and a genuine ambition to make a positive environmental impact.
- A strong, values‑led culture, developed locally, that prioritizes collaboration, integrity, accountability.
- A supportive and caring working environment where leaders are approachable and teamwork is encouraged.
- Ongoing commitment to developing people, supporting professional growth, and enabling individuals to reach their full potential.
- Flexible working approach, with home working supported where appropriate.
- Competitive salary, aligned with market standards.
- Pension scheme with employer contribution.
- Fully expensed company car or car allowance.
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