About the Role
This is a critical leadership opportunity to drive global supply chain strategy for a high-performing, innovation-led manufacturing business with a strong international presence. With operations across the UK, USA, Europe, Australia, China, and India, the company has been a trusted leader in industrial manufacturing for decades.
As Head of Supply Chain, you will lead and shape the global procurement, planning, warehousing, and logistics functions. Your focus will be on delivering sustainable, profitable growth by fostering innovation, building resilience, and promoting operational excellence across the global network.
You'll work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to align priorities, influence decision-making, and create a high-performing culture where teams feel supported, valued, and empowered to thrive.
This is a high-impact role with clear succession potential to the Operations Director.
Key Responsibilities
Act as a senior leader contributing to strategic planning and business-wide decision-making
Develop and execute a commercially focused, globally aligned supply chain strategy
Lead, coach, and develop a geographically dispersed team across multiple regions
Build strong cross-functional relationships with operations, engineering, sales, and finance
Drive continuous improvement using data-driven insights, process optimization, and digital transformation
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, enhancing agility and responsiveness
Lead transformation initiatives to improve productivity, reduce cost, and enable scalable growth
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
Serve as a visible, values-driven leader who embodies the company's mission and culture
What You'll Bring
Proven leadership experience in a senior supply chain role, ideally within global manufacturing or engineering
Strategic thinker with strong expertise in end-to-end supply chain operations
Demonstrated success in leading and developing high-performing, cross-border teams
Strong commercial acumen and the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
Experience delivering transformation and driving continuous improvement initiatives
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to lead in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment
Degree-qualified or equivalent experience; professional supply chain certifications (e.g., CIPS, IoSCM) are a plus
Forward-thinking, ambitious, and eager to make a meaningful impact
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