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Head of Supply Chain

The Barton Partnership

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 85,000

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head of Supply Chain to lead end-to-end planning and procurement in a rapidly growing food manufacturer. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the supply chain strategy, optimize processes, and manage inventory while supporting ambitious growth plans. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the company's operating principles and driving performance through strong analytical skills. If you're ready to take on a career-defining opportunity and make a significant impact in a high-growth environment, this role is for you.

33 days of holiday annually plus your birthday off

12 weeks of paternity/maternity leave

Comprehensive health insurance including optical and dental

Yearly personal development budget

Company pension

Experience in supply chain and planning in fast-paced environments.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in relevant tools.

Manage end-to-end planning, procurement, and supply chain delivery.
Optimize supply chain for cost, quality, and customer experience.
Lead procurement strategy and report on supply chain performance.

Supply Chain Management

Analytical Skills

Procurement Strategy

Demand Forecasting

Process Optimization

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Analytical Tools

Head of Supply Chain

Location:Cambridge Area

Various options are available for people who do not live in the area, such as travelling to the area and staying over night for 3 days per week.

Company:A high growth Venture-Capital backed vertically integrated food manufacturer and retailer, experiencing rapid growth, is seeking an energetic, high-potential supply chain leader.

Role Overview:This exciting role involves managing the end-to-end planning, procurement, and supply chain delivery to support high growth expansion plans. Reporting to the Site Director, you will oversee manufacturing, fulfilment, and inventory management. The role requires balancing short-term customer demand with process optimization and midterm capacity planning. You will also lead strategic projects to expand into new channels and geographies.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain demand forecasting for all products and sales channels.
Manage production planning and inventory across the business.
Develop new tools and processes for demand and supply planning.
Oversee raw material and product planning.
Optimize the supply chain for cost, quality, and customer experience.
Plan future manufacturing capacity and operations growth.
Lead procurement strategy for raw materials, packaging, and minerals.
Report supply chain performance and KPIs to the Site Director.
Contribute to the strategic development of the manufacturing business.

Requirements:

Experience in supply chain and planning in fast-paced, high-growth environments is desirable.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in analytical tools.
Alignment with the company’s operating principles.
Potential for future senior leadership roles.
Willingness to work autonomously and collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Benefits:

Career-defining opportunity in scaling a brand quickly.
Competitive salary and benefits.
33 days of holiday annually plus your birthday off.
12 weeks of paternity/maternity leave.
Comprehensive health insurance including optical and dental.
Yearly personal development budget.
Company pension.

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