Head Of Supply Chain

Head of Operations & Supply Chain

📍 Brackley (office-based)
🏭 Manufacturing | Procurement | Planning | Logistics

• Owning the end-to-end supply chain strategy, from supplier to customer
• Leading procurement (direct & indirect), materials planning and logistics teams
• Driving improvements in OTIF, inventory accuracy, stock forecasting and availability
• Developing sourcing strategies and managing supplier performance
• Optimising inventory, working capital and warehouse capacity
• Leading planning across inbound, outbound, service and installation activities
• Acting as ERP / WMS system super-user, driving data accuracy and insight
• Embedding robust KPI reporting and performance management
• Collaborating closely with Quality to embed right-first-time principles
• Supporting growth through scalable, resilient supply chain processes

• Senior leadership experience across supply chain, procurement and operations
• Strong background in materials planning, inventory optimisation and supplier management
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Confident working cross-functionally with Sales, Quality and Technical teams
• Data-driven, systems-savvy and process-focused
• ERP / WMS experience essential
• Professional qualifications (CIPS, APICS, CSCP, CPSM or similar) desirable but not essential

This is a genuinely strategic role with real influence across the business. You'll be trusted to shape the operating model, improve performance and build a supply chain that supports both customer satisfaction and profitable growth.

If you'd like a confidential conversation or more detail, feel free to message me directly or apply