The Role
Reporting to the Board, you will take full accountability for the company’s supply chain strategy and operational delivery. You will:
- Develop and implement business and supply chain strategies to achieve growth, profitability, and long-term resilience.
- Oversee day-to-day operations across logistics, purchasing, and production planning, ensuring optimal performance and cost efficiency.
- Drive productivity, efficiency, and environmental improvements, reducing costs while maintaining the highest quality and sourcing standards.
- Lead a robust procurement function in a commodities market, managing direct relationships with key raw material suppliers to secure supply and value.
- Champion packaging and waste reduction initiatives, mitigating risk, and improving supplier performance through effective management and innovation.
- Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to ensure all operations – including shipping and delivery – meet strict quality, safety, and environmental standards.
- Build and manage new supply chain partnerships, leading negotiations and implementing strategic contractual agreements.
- Set strategic direction for the Supply Chain and Procurement functions to contribute effectively to EBIT Bridge and business-wide performance targets.
- Oversee logistics and warehousing operations, including shipping schedules, load capacity management, fleet optimisation, and the environmental impact of operations.
- Address supplier-related concerns across both current and future projects, ensuring continuity of supply and service excellence.
- Lead and inspire cross-functional teams, embedding a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate closely with senior leadership to ensure operations align with overarching business goals and strategic initiatives.
- Manage financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to ensure commercial targets are met.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, environmental, and industry regulations, maintaining operational integrity at every level.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, customers, suppliers, and industry partners.
- Lead risk management initiatives to protect and enhance the company’s financial and operational health.
Key Relationships
You will work collaboratively with:
- Commercial Team
- Planning Team
- Supply Chain & Logistics
- HR Team
- Finance Team
- Purchasing Team
About You
- A proven supply chain leader with at least 7 years’ experience at senior or director level.
- Demonstrable success in manufacturing, supply chain management, and production operations.
- Strong understanding of procurement in commodity markets and supplier risk management.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
- Strategic, analytical, and commercially focused, with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Experienced in leading change programmes, driving performance, and delivering measurable results.
- Knowledgeable about local and international market trends and regulations within the manufacturing or packaging sectors.
- Degree qualified (Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business, Supply Chain, or related field). CIPS membership and Lean / Six Sigma certification would be advantageous.
Why Join?
This is a unique opportunity to join a market-leading packaging group at a key stage of its growth journey. You will have the authority and autonomy to shape strategy, implement transformational change, and deliver lasting impact on the company’s operational and financial performance.
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