Job Summary
The Head of Supply Chain, Darley Dale is responsible for leading the supply chain operations and ensuring strategic alignment with company goals. This is a senior role, sitting as part of the Site Leadership team, and plays a critical role shaping the supply chain strategy, optimising processes, and ensuring the seamless delivery of raw materials and finished products.
Key Objectives of the Role:
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Take overall responsibility for the Supply Chain and Logistics department, to ensure the team is performing at a high level.
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Develop and implement a robust supply chain strategy that aligns with the company’s strategic objectives and industry demands. Analyse market trends and adapt strategies to mitigate risks and capitalise on opportunities.
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Identify, evaluate, and manage strategic partnerships with suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Manage supplier performance against agreed scorecard metrics and standards and producing standardised reports for the senior managers.
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Oversee all aspects of supply chain operations, including procurement, logistics, inventory management, and compliance. Implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.
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Develop risk management strategies to handle supply chain vulnerabilities. Prepare contingency plans to ensure business continuity in case of supply chain disruptions.
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Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supply chain professionals. Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the team.
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Collaborate closely with the Production, Quality, Technical, Finance and Commercial departments to forecast demand and ensure product availability.
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Prepare and manage the supply chain budget. Monitor and report on supply chain performance metrics to senior management.
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To future proof the supply chain function to ensure the capability to support an increasing orderbook.
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Integrating areas of the business that are new to the supply chain department (despatch team and production controller) and producing standard metrics for reporting in these areas.
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To behave in a way that is consistent with the organisation’s values of Quality, Collaboration, Integrity and Commitment
The Applicant:
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Sophisticated planning and control experience at a leadership level
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Previous leadership over management is crucial
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Strategic and Analytical thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively across multiple departments.
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Proficiency in supply chain management software and ERP systems
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Positive and pragmatic decision-making with strong business acumen and excellent customer service skills
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Ability to manage several activities and direct reports, building strong levels of capability and having the skills to delegate effectively.
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Ability to foster strong, working, collaborative relationships with customers is key.
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Ability to communicate at all levels both internally and externally to the business.
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The ability to inspire and lead the workforce as well as encourage their employees to contribute fully to achieve the objectives of the business
Personal Qualities:
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High self-motivation and determination to succeed
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Flexible & proactive approach
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Confident working in a demanding environment.
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Ability to develop proactive and collaborative working relations and influence peers and colleagues (upwards, downwards and sideways)
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Ability to prioritise and work on own initiative as well as under instruction
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Ability to think logically and if unsure, ask questions
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Strong leadership skills
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Excellent communication skills: verbal and written
Opportunities for career development
This role offers the ideal candidate a broad platform to develop their business improvement, project management and team influencing skills in a multi-site environment as part of the management team.
