Head of Supply Chain

Head of Supply Chain (Manufacturing) Kidderminster, Worcestershire Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm (Fully Site Based) £Competitive - DOE We are recruiting an experienced Head of Supply Chain to lead end-to-end supply chain operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a senior leadership opportunity reporting to the Operations Director, responsible for driving supply chain strategy, inventory optimisation, procurement performance, and logistics efficiency across the business. If you are a commercially aware supply chain leader with strong manufacturing experience and a passion for continuous improvement, this role offers real strategic impact. The Role You will take ownership of the full supply chain function including: Supply chain strategy development and execution S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) leadership Procurement and supplier performance management Production planning and demand forecasting Inventory optimisation and stock control Inbound logistics and warehousing operations ERP/MRP optimisation (including Netstock) Budget management and working capital control KPI reporting (OTIF, service level, cost reduction) Leading and developing a high-performing supply chain team You will collaborate closely with Operations, Production, NPD and Commercial teams to ensure material availability, cost efficiency and service excellence. Requirements Essential: 5+ years' senior supply chain leadership experience within manufacturing Strong background in procurement, planning, logistics and inventory management Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite or similar) Proven ability to lead teams and drive performance improvement Strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills Desirable: Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or related field Experience with Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma Exposure to international supply chains and import/export compliance