£45K/yr to £55K/yr
Wales, United Kingdom
Permanent, Variable

Head of Supply Chain

Posted by Aspion.

Head of Supply Chain

Plastic Packaging Supplier

Abermule, Wales

Monday - Thursday, 7:30am - 4:45pm, Friday finish at 4pm

£55,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience)

We are seeking a Head of Supply Chain with a strong background in procurement, purchasing and stock management for a leading Plastic Packaging Supplier based in mid-Wales.

Benefits:

  • £45,000 - £55,000 Starting salary
  • Profit Share of the company (Company-performance based bonus)
  • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
  • Pension contributions
  • Opportunity to manage a thriving team
  • Freedom to manage, support and steer the company's supply chain and procurement function.

The Candidate:

  • Previous experience in a B2B supply chain management position with a proven track record of delivering results.
  • Strong work ethic: the desire to get things done, and to learn and progress.
  • Leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of seniority, customers, and colleagues alike.
  • Analytical and strategic proficiency, capable of interpreting data and leveraging insights to drive business growth.
  • You must be willing to dig into the finer detail with cost savings and current systems, and to advise on change.
  • You must be a strong negotiator and have a good understanding of distributors.
  • You must be willing to find solutions to supply chain-related issues.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the growth of a leading supplier of plastic packaging.
  • Implement improved supplier management systems.
  • Build strong relationships with current suppliers and implementing industry standard processes.
  • Unite, manage and advise the purchasing and procurement team.
  • You will manage a headcount of 4 in the purchasing department.
  • Occasional supplier visits UK and Europe wide.
  • You will be responsible for supply chain, stock and procurement management.
  • Departmental budget responsibility.