Head of Supply Chain Operations

Ref: 145893

Essex

£100,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Supply Chain Leader
• Budget And Team Management Expert
• Immediately Available

About the candidate

As a seasoned professional with 15 years of experience in supply chain management, the candidate has demonstrated strategic expertise within FMCG, retail, and drinks sectors. Notably skilled in end-to-end operations, they excel in driving efficiencies, managing substantial budget responsibilities, and enhancing stock and cash flow systems. With a strong focus on innovation and team leadership, this Head of Supply Chain Operations has profoundly impacted business processes and customer service standards.

What makes them great?

• Significant budget control: Managed budgets totalling over £11M, implementing strategies that enhanced financial efficiency and reduced costs.
• Leadership impact: Led a team of over 12 members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Metric improvements: Achieved a £7M year-over-year reduction in stock budget and improved product availability by 1.5% year-on-year.

Areas of expertise

• End-to-end supply chain management: Experienced in overseeing the complete flow of goods from production to customer, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Budget management: Proven track record in handling significant budgets, achieving cost savings and maintaining financial control.
• Leadership and team development: Skilled in building, mentoring, and leading high-performance teams to meet and exceed operational targets.
• Seasoned expert in all aspects with freight forwarding, as well oversaw the ecommerce operation with full budgetary responsibilities and 3PL management