Walker Cole International are partnered with a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation with the appointment of a Head of Supply Chain to take overall leadership of Supply Chain at one of their UK manufacturing sites.
This is a senior leadership appointment with significant influence across the site and wider organisation. The successful individual will be responsible for ensuring the site can deliver reliable product supply while balancing service, inventory, working capital, capacity, cost and operational performance.
The role will lead the development and execution of the site's Supply Chain strategy, whilst driving greater maturity, visibility and performance across the function.
The scope will include:
Overall leadership of the site's Supply Chain function
Production, Material and Supply Planning
S&OP and strategic planning
Capacity planning and constraint management
Inventory and working capital optimisation
Warehouse and material flow
Supply risk and business continuity
Supply Chain governance, processes and performance management
Master data and planning systems
Product launches, transfers and manufacturing change
Continuous improvement and Supply Chain transformation
GMP / regulatory compliance
Leadership, coaching and development of the Supply Chain organisation
Close partnership with Site Leadership, Operations, Quality, Finance and Global Supply Chain
We're looking for a senior Supply Chain leader who can operate at both strategic and operational level.
You'll ideally have:
Significant Supply Chain leadership experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing
Experience leading an end-to-end Supply Chain function within a manufacturing site
Strong knowledge of S&OP, production planning, material planning and capacity management.
Proven experience improving inventory, working capital and service performance
Experience managing supply risk within a regulated manufacturing environment
A strong track record of leading teams and developing organisational capability
Experience delivering significant Supply Chain transformation / continuous improvement
Strong commercial and financial understanding.
The credibility to influence senior stakeholders across a complex, matrix organisation
This is an opportunity for an established Head of Supply Chain / Site Supply Chain Leader / Senior Supply Chain Director-level professional to take ownership of a critical manufacturing Supply Chain operation and have a genuine impact on the site's future performance.
Head of Supply Chain in Exeter employer: Walker Cole International
Walker Cole International is an exceptional employer that prioritises a dynamic and patient-focused work culture, making it an ideal place for professionals in Regulatory Affairs. With a commitment to employee growth and development, the company offers unique opportunities to engage with international markets while ensuring compliance and driving product lifecycle management. Located in a vibrant industry hub, employees benefit from collaborative teamwork and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the pharmaceutical sector.
