Supply Chain Director EMEA
Ref: 379650
North West
£120,000
- Permanent
- Supply Chain Innovation
- Operational Efficiencies
- Significant Cost Savings
About the candidate
A highly skilled Supply Chain Director specialising in supply chain and logistics with an impressive career spanning various regions including Asia, Scandinavia, Turkey, Europe, the US, and the UK. This candidate has demonstrated exceptional ability in driving operational efficiencies, implementing innovative supply chain solutions, and achieving significant cost savings across diverse industries. Their expertise extends to logistics, procurement, sourcing, and major business reorganisations and designs.
With a proven track record of enhancing stakeholder engagement, customer service, and securing industry accolades for supply chain innovation, contract management, and final mile delivery, the candidate is also recognised as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and a catalyst for change. They have contributed their insights at various industry seminars and played a judging role in significant supply chain awards.
What makes them great?
- Instrumental in redefining warehouse management structures, leading to enhanced productivity and employee engagement.
- Initiated and successfully executed a branding project for insurance clients, yielding £250k annual savings.
- Effectively reduced absence levels and surplus headcount, resulting in a significant reduction of annual manned hours while still meeting customer KPIs.
- Project-managed and delivered a new fulfilment centre under budget, achieving savings of over £650k.
- Demonstrated cost savings ranging from £6.7m to £10.9m yearly through strategic supply chain management.
Areas of expertise
- Leadership in supply chain and logistics management across global markets.
- Proven ability in driving operational efficiencies and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Extensive experience in logistics, procurement, and strategic sourcing and business design.
- Expertise in stakeholder engagement, improving customer service, and contract management.
- Acknowledged as a Subject Matter Expert and a catalyst for significant organisational change.