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Head of Supply Chain - FMCG and Retail

Ref: 149330

Nottinghamshire

£90,000 | £500 per day

  • Permanent / Contract
  • Strategic Supply Chain Leader
  • System Implementation Expert
  • Cost Reduction Specialist

About the candidate

Our candidate is a seasoned Supply Chain Executive with over two decades of professional experience within FMCG, Retail and 3PL environments. 

Demonstrating a wealth of knowledge in supply chain management, strategic planning, and team leadership, their expertise has been fine-tuned in diverse global multi-site environments. 

Moreover, they have excelled in integrating digital solutions into supply chain processes, notably with SAP and other ERP systems, to streamline operations and enhance productivity.

What makes them great?

This candidate has a proven track record of delivering results ! Just a few examples of recent achievements… 

  • Implemented SAP IBP operating model, achieving 98% OTIF and 89% forecast accuracy 
  • Designed and rolled out a global S&OP process which resulted in a 15 Day’s on Hand reduction with 2% points fill rate improvement
  • Reduced Inventory Value across 6 EU sites from $48m to $42m, along with the reduction in Days on Hand from 35 to 30 by standardising processes and system parameters 
  • Optimised inventory management policies which increased stock availability to 98%

  • Reduced monthly logistics spend by 25%, whilst achieving 98% customer SLA, through an extensive network optimization program

     

Areas of expertise

  • Global Supply Chain Management: Comprehensive management of supply chain operations, including cost control, planning, and efficient resource distribution
  • S&OP and Demand Planning: Vast experience delivering successful S&OP development programmes using Oliver Wright Principles, leading cross-functional teams to achieve alignment and shared key business objectives
  • SAP & System Implementations: has played a leading role in deploying a range of ERP / IBP solutions, including extensive experience of SAP, to refine supply chain and operational processes across multiple organisations
  • Team Leadership & Strategic Oversight: Strong managerial skills, with a proven record of leading high performing teams to achieve business and operational goals

With a strong skill set in End to End Supply Chain, this individual would be highly suited to senior roles across Supply Chain, Planning and Logistics.