Supply Chain Planning Director

Ref: 564548

West Yorkshire, UK

£120,000

• Permanent
• Supply Chain Optimization
• S&OP And Demand Planning
• Management And Leadership

About the candidate

A seasoned Supply Chain Planning Director with a proven track record of driving significant operational improvements, cost reductions, and growth within the Retail and FMCG sectors. This individual thrives in fast paced environments and adds value at both a strategic and hands-on, operational level. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, this candidate will implement fit for purpose systems and strategies that enhance overall supply chain efficiency. 

What makes them great?

• Implemented a new Demand Planning system which generated £10 million in savings and improved forecast accuracy by 20%
• Led the roll of out of a cross functional S&OP process to improving business forecasting and collaborative working
• Designed and implemented a new forecasting system which reduced inventory by 40% whilst at the same time improving product availability 
• Improved lead times with Far East suppliers by 60 days, through streamlining supply chain operations and rolling out new buying process
• Significantly improved supplier performance management by introducing a new supplier scorecard
• Delivered 20% cost savings by renegotiating global 3PL contract 

Areas of expertise

• End to End Supply Chain Optimisation with Retail / FMCG 
• S&OP and Strategic Forecasting
• Demand Planning and Inventory Management
• Leadership and Management, building high performing teams 
• Supply Chain Systems and Processes