Supply Chain Executive - Howick at Accountancy Placements

• Our client is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Executive to lead and optimise the end-to-end supply chain and support continued growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end supply chain across procurement, planning, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and distribution
• Own supply chain strategy, systems, processes, governance and performance across the Group
• Own S&OP, aligning demand, supply, manufacturing, inventory and financial plans across Commercial, Operations and Finance
• Drive OTIF, service levels, inventory optimisation, stock accuracy and Cost of Sales, balancing customer service, working capital and cost
• Oversee manufacturing performance, including capacity, throughput, productivity, yield, waste and scheduling
• Build supply chain capability and capacity to support growth, new products, channels and geographies
• Evaluate manufacturing and warehousing networks, capacity and investment requirements to optimise cost and service
• Provide strategic oversight of procurement, supplier performance, logistics and continuity of supply
• Build strong executive-level relationships with key customers and suppliers
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and strengthen resilience through alternative sourcing, capacity planning and business continuity
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team across procurement, production, engineering and logistics
• Partner with the CEO, Commercial Director and executive leadership team on strategic supply chain decisions and initiatives

Requirements

• Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Business Science or related field; postgraduate qualification advantageous
• 9+ years' senior supply chain leadership experience, ideally within FMCG, food or manufacturing
• Proven experience managing an end-to-end supply chain, including manufacturing planning and plant performance
• Strong track record in S&OP, demand planning, inventory, OTIF, and supply chain cost management
• Experience supporting growth through new products, channels, geographies, or network development
• Strong ERP and supply chain systems experience
• Experience managing multi-site operations and third-party warehousing/logistics
• Proven experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams