Supply Chain Director
Ref: 339888
Bedford
£100,000
- Permanent
- Strategic Supply Chain Leadership
- Operational Excellence Achiever
- Immediately Available
About the candidate
This high-caliber Supply Chain Director brings a comprehensive and strategic vision to the supply chain sphere, with a remarkable background spanning various global enterprises and industries. They have demonstrated profound competency in elevating supply chain processes, enhancing operational effectiveness, and delivering substantial cost savings and efficiency improvements in highly complex and dynamic business environments.
Currently overseeing supply chain functions across multiple plants in Europe, this candidate excels in integrating and streamlining operations. Their career includes significant roles where they have spearheaded major transformation projects, driving growth and operational excellence at every turn.
What makes them great?
- Instrumental in improving OTIF on make-to-stock products from 85% to 90% and reducing Days on Hand inventory by 12% by introducing innovative supply chain solutions.
- Successfully led freight optimisation programmes that identified 8% cost reduction opportunities and implemented a community of practice across 28 locations.
- Revamped P&L driving initiatives in a £60M line of business, elevating EBITDA from 5% to 11%, showcasing strong financial acumen and operational leadership.
- Skilled at fostering high-performing teams and corporate cultures that drive organisational success and operational excellence.
Areas of expertise
- Strategic Leadership and Vision: Exceptionally skilled at steering organisations through complex business landscapes.
- Global Supply Chain Optimisation: Expert in enhancing supply chain processes on an international scale, leading to significant operational improvements.
- Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing: Dedicated to refining processes through Lean methodologies, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.
- Successfully managing product and factory transfers
- Leading business process improvement and ERP implementations
- Managing manufacturing operations