Position: Head of Supply Chain – Wellbeing & Bodycare Industry
Location: Brandon, Suffolk
Package: Competitive salary, bonus & benefits
Our client is a leading international supplier of innovative Wellbeing & Bodycare products. They offer a complete range of products including Skincare, Haircare, Bath & Body, Fine Fragrance and Home Fragrance. Turnover is growing rapidly and is currently £25M+ and covers the UK, North America, Europe, and Australasian markets.
The company has ambitious plans and a strategy to match to deliver fast long-term growth. At the core of the organization is the production facility that manufactures over 15 million units from a 120k sq ft site in East Anglia.
This is a great time to join the group as it has ambitious plans and a strategy to deliver fast growth internationally. They are looking to hire a dynamic Head of Supply Chain to lead their purchasing and planning, functions. You will play a key role in shaping the future of the business and its customers.
Main purpose of the role:
- As Head of Supply Chain, you will have responsibility for all supply chain issues for the production facility and report directly to the CEO.
- You will have full autonomy and will be judged purely on performance. You will need to develop a team around you.
- You will plan production, purchase stock, and manage supplies. Uniquely the company has an ability to blow its own bottles and print them and has an office in China where many components are sourced.
- Managing internal production capabilities to supply filling lines, supplies of components from China and buying Chemicals from external sources is the basis of the job.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement supply chain strategies to optimise efficiency and minimise costs.
- Manage and coordinate procurement activities, including sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing vendor relationships.
- Oversee inventory management and control processes to ensure adequate stock levels while minimising excess inventory.
- Monitor and analyse supply chain performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast demand, plan production schedules, and ensure timely delivery of products to customers.
- Manage transportation and logistics activities, including shipping, warehousing, and distribution.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, manufacturers, and internal departments.
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation in supply chain management.
Personal Qualities
- Organised, Analytical, Structured & great communicator
- Able to work equally well as an individual as part of a team.
- Able to step back and see the big picture whilst having a relevant appreciation of the important details.
- Continuous improvement mentality.
- Able to ascertain the root cause of challenges effectively.
- There is no preset profile that we are looking for. Above all else though we are looking for somebody with the right attitude and character, who has a natural entrepreneurial flair with a relentless drive to achieve success. A self-starter with leadership skills.
- “Corporate people” need not apply.
- You will be at the epicentre of events so you will need to have the mental strength to persuade others to do what is needed, see things through to fruition and be able to pay great attention to detail.
- It will at times be a very fast-paced demanding role. It will require a positive/can-do attitude, intelligence/common sense, and lots of self-confidence. A proactive approach as well as exceptional people skills without being afraid of being unpopular combined with knowing the status of all actions across your function will be expected.
Finally, you will need a sense of fun.
Experience and qualifications
- Proven experience in supply chain management or a similar role, with demonstrated leadership and strategic planning skills.
- Proven track record of successfully managing complex supply chain operations and driving process improvements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in supply chain management software and tools, as well as Microsoft Office Suite.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The business constantly evolves and develops, but it is expected that when you have proved yourself you will be asked to be a Director.
It will be up to you.
Does this sound like you, are you looking for the next step or the next challenge? … get in touch and let’s talk.
