Supply Chain Executive - Howick

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 Due to the high volume of applications received, only suitable candidates who meet the criteria of this vacancy will be contacted.