At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor a dynamic team in enhancing supply chain strategies and processes.
- Company: A successful tech-led organisation in the defence and electronics sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, bonus scheme, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid working policy with a preference for in-office collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a strategic role within a growing company.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in supply chain, especially in electronics manufacturing.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 75000 £ per year.
Your new company
Our client is a highly successful technology-led organisation operating within the defence / electronics sector, delivering innovative products and solutions to a diverse customer base. As part of their continued growth and strategic development, they are seeking an experienced Head of Supply Chain & Demand Planning to lead and enhance their end-to-end supply chain function.
Your new role
As an experienced Supply Chain and Demand Planning leader, you will:
- Lead and mentor a team of Supply Chain and Demand Planning professionals, fostering collaboration and accountability
- Develop and implement a rolling Supply Chain strategy to maintain market position
- Ensure compliant, efficient and innovative Supply Chain processes across the organisation
- Oversee delivery of Supply Chain programmes, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality standards
- Collaborate with Engineering, Technical and Commercial teams to optimise Supply Chain outcomes
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, risk mitigation and cost optimisation throughout the supply chain.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Proven leadership experience within Supply Chain and Demand Planning gained in the electronics manufacturing sector.
- Strong knowledge and practical experience of UK public procurement regulations.
- Demonstrable success in developing and implementing strategic supply chain initiatives.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
- A track record of driving operational improvement and delivering measurable business results.
- Experience using ARAS (or similar), Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Project and Visio.
- Relevant Professional Qualification eg MCIPS or APICS etc is useful but not essential.
What you'll get in return
Competitive salary circa £75k plus wide ranging benefits package including pension, bonus scheme, annual salary reviews. Ongoing training and development within this important company, and the wider group. 3/2 Hybrid working policy but preference for someone who can be in the office at least 4 days per week to meet the needs of the role.
What you need to do now
Please note all candidates must have current Right to Work in the UK and be subject to BPSS checks, and potentially SC clearance, which needs minimum of 5 years continuous residence in the UK. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Head of Supply Chain in Ross on Wye employer: Hays Procurement Jobs
Join a leading technology-driven organisation in the defence and electronics sector, where your expertise as Head of Supply Chain will be valued and nurtured. With a strong focus on employee development, competitive salary packages, and a collaborative work culture, this role offers you the chance to make a significant impact while enjoying a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. Embrace the opportunity to lead a talented team and drive innovative supply chain solutions in a dynamic environment.
