Head of Supply Chain

We are currently seeking a Head of Supply Chain to join a well-established, family-run SME based in Billingham. This strategic leadership role is responsible for overseeing and optimising the end-to-end supply chain processes, including procurement strategies, operations, production, and supplier relationships. It plays a crucial role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products and services strategies critical to supporting delivery of the 2030 business goals.

Key duties and responsibilities...

• As an active member of the EMT, contribute to the development of the business strategy and overall direction of the business, as well as help identify and remove barriers to successful achievement of strategic business goals.
• Responsible for the development, implementation and delivery of supply chain strategies to improve performance, reduce costs and support the achievement of business growth targets.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to the teams and lead by example ensuring that high professional standards are met, and values adhered to.
• With overall responsibility for supply chain, lead and develop the teams to deliver maximum efficiency and cost effectiveness, including:
  • Implementing actions to drive business success;

• Goal, target and KPI setting;

• Monitoring and maximising team and individual performance, taking actions to overcome barriers to success and providing support and guidance as required; and

• Building team and individual capability.

• Managing the procurement process and relationships with vendors to ensure the quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance with terms of contracts.
• Identifying potential risks in the supply chain and developing strategies to mitigate those risks.
• Ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of necessary goods and services.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts, and terms to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
• Lead on operational excellence by managing supply chain operations including inventory management, demand planning, production, logistics, and distribution.
• Oversight of facilities and maintenance

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or similar or equivalent experience.
• Relevant experience in supply chain management, procurement, and logistics in a leadership position
• Demonstrable experience of strategic planning and presenting at Board level.
• Proven leadership skills working with multiple teams.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in supply chain software, ERP systems, WMS, MRP, Excel etc.
• Good understanding of their own leadership styles - strengths and weaknesses.
• Oracle NetSuite experience preferable but not essential.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills

• Hours- 40 hours per week between 8am and 5pm (Flexi hours)
• Monday- Friday
• Salary- £65,000- £80,000 DOE
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Profit share bonus scheme