About Welland Medical Ltd: Welland Medical brings to market the best and most innovative products that enhance the lives of people living with a stoma across the world. Investing in the most talented people, collaborating to create world-class, ground-breaking products and services devoted to improving peoples’ lives. Welland Medical is a part of Clinimed Holdings Limited, a prominent figure in the Healthcare and Medical Equipment sector. Clinimed Holdings Limited comprises a group of companies established in 1982 through the acquisition and formation of various entities within the group. The purpose of this role is to lead end-to-end supply chain, procurement, and S&OP activities at Welland Medical. The role holder will act as the single accountable owner of the supply plan, covering the full value chain from strategic sourcing and order intake through to demand planning, production planning, materials management, and stores operations. Contributory Pension Scheme Medical Cash Back Plan Life Assurance (4 x Annual Gross) Annual Performance Bonus Annual Pay Review Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Referral Scheme Discounts on Selected Products and Services Employee Assistance Programme – Health and Wellbeing Annual Leaves - 25 Days Per Year Rising to 27 Days After 5 Years Service in Addition to Bank Holidays and An Extra Company Day (And Christmas Shutdown) Own and lead the monthly S&OP cycle, including demand review, supply review, integrated reconciliation, and executive S&OP. Lead product segmentation (ABC/XYZ analysis by volume and variability) and translate outputs into differentiated planning strategies, including MTS, MTO, MTF, replenishment rules, and inventory targets. Optimise the production plan based on demand analysis by determining sequencing, batch sizes, and capacity allocation to maximise throughput and minimise landed cost per unit. Partner with Sales and Marketing to shape demand through pricing, promotions, new product introduction phasing, and customer mix to reduce volatility and improve plan stability. Lead the end-to-end procurement function, including strategic sourcing, category management, supplier negotiation, and supplier relationship management. Oversee materials management, including MRP, inbound logistics, expediting, and operational purchasing. Drive supplier performance, ensuring on-time-in-full delivery and delivering material cost reductions. Manage inventory across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods in line with agreed policies. Lead stores operations, including inventory accuracy, picking, goods receipt, and kit-to-line processes. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Supplier OTIF performance Delivery of material cost reductions against target Inventory levels expressed in days cover (raw materials, WIP, finished goods) University degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Supply Chain / Operations Management, or Engineering (manufacturing-focused preferred). Senior-level end-to-end supply chain leadership experience within a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceutical, food, or aerospace industries). Demonstrable expertise in product segmentation (ABC/XYZ, MTS/MTO/MTF) and translating this into differentiated planning, replenishment, and inventory strategies. Experience optimising production sequencing and batch sizing decisions based on demand analysis. Strong track record of partnering effectively with Sales and Marketing to shape demand (pricing, promotions, product mix, and NPI phasing) while maintaining discipline in plan execution. High level of numerical and analytical capability, with confidence in building, challenging, and interpreting forecast, capacity, and inventory models. Experience within the medical device or pharmaceutical supply chain sector. Experience implementing integrated planning systems such as SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Anaplan, o9, or similar platforms.
