Supply Chain Director

Supply Chain Director Multi-site role – VPK Packaging

Location: Desborough, Northamptonshire
Salary: £six figure basic + bonus + car
Travel: UK & Ireland travel required

This is an excellent opportunity to join the VPK Packaging Group in a role which will work with the Senior Management Team, providing leadership for the UK & Ireland Supply Chain strategy across:

1. Master Planning/S&OP
2. Procurement
3. Customer Services
4. Pricing & Tenders

Part of the highly successful VPK Group which operates from over 70 plants globally with a sales turnover of c€1.8 billion, VPK UK & Ireland is a leading manufacturer of sustainable, high performance, corrugated packaging.

With 7 sites, the UK & Ireland is a key strategic region within the Group, with ongoing expansion through a combination of £multi-million capital expenditure, further acquisitions and JV partnerships.

A Supply Chain Director is now required to drive a multi-functional strategy, taking a ‘hands-on’ approach where required, to achieve further profitable growth by:

• Developing robust S&OP and supply chain/commercial processes via SAP
• Driving change to assist commercial and wider business decision making and ultimate profitability

With approximately 45 people across the functions, you will lead, motivate and create high-performing autonomous teams, capable of delivering significant improvement across the region.

The appointee will be responsible for:

• Developing a clear view on incoming cost and market trends
• Ensuring there are robust controls over inbound material cost management
• Leading material optimisation programs
• Driving profitability through the use of the S&OP process
• Making optimal use of available capacity across the manufacturing network
• Leading the Customer Service function and delivering on our customer intimacy strategy ensuring we are close to our customers

Capable of delivering effective change management, you will demonstrate agility, energy and enthusiasm achieving success through:

• Leading and inspiring teams to engage and contribute

Comprehensive experience and understanding of all areas of the supply chain is required including:

• S&OP, demand planning and scheduling
• Customer services
• Procurement
• Cost forecasting and reporting
• Cost control and risk management

Ideally degree level, candidates will have multi-functional Senior Leadership experience including supply chain, operations, procurement and commercial skills, gained in a fast paced, multi-site business.

This role may also be of interest to a General Manager seeking a more focused, strategic functional role. Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment in a paper/packaging/FMCG industry of similar scale is essential.

All applications and contact from third parties must be made via our retained Recruitment Partner – SP Executive Recruitment Ltd. To apply please send your CV with current salary details quoting ref: SP2447. Applicants must hold a working visa for the UK. If you have not been invited for interview within 7 days after the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Closing date: 16th December 2024.