Supply Chain Director

Company:

An established and growing manufacturing business is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Supply Chain Director to lead and transform its end-to-end supply chain operation.

This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for developing a resilient, efficient and scalable supply chain strategy that supports operational excellence, customer satisfaction and long-term business growth. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping procurement, planning, logistics, inventory management and supplier performance across a complex manufacturing environment.

The business is looking for a confident and credible leader who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a high-performing supply chain strategy aligned with business objectives
• Lead procurement, planning, warehousing, logistics and inventory functions across multiple sites
• Build strong supplier relationships whilst improving cost, quality, delivery and risk management performance
• Drive operational efficiencies, continuous improvement initiatives and service excellence throughout the supply chain
• Improve forecasting, demand planning and stock optimisation processes
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, engineering, finance and commercial teams to support business priorities
• Lead and develop a capable supply chain team, fostering accountability, collaboration and high performance
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring resilience and continuity of supply
• Support strategic growth initiatives, including new product introduction and operational expansion
• Deliver meaningful reporting and insights to the senior leadership team

Profile:

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished supply chain leader with significant experience within manufacturing, engineering or industrial environments.

You will demonstrate:

• Proven success in a senior supply chain leadership position
• Strong strategic planning and operational execution capability
• Experience managing complex supplier networks and international supply chains
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• A track record of delivering measurable improvements in cost, efficiency and service performance
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to influence at executive level and lead organisational change
• Experience within fast-paced manufacturing or engineering sectors would be highly advantageous
• Degree qualified or professionally accredited within supply chain, operations or a related discipline

What’s on Offer

• A high-profile leadership opportunity within a respected manufacturing business
• The chance to shape and influence operational strategy at executive level
• A collaborative and forward-thinking working environment
• Competitive salary and executive benefits package
• Genuine opportunity for long-term impact and career progression