Head of Supply Chain & Operations
- Employer
- Veritas Partners Limited
- Location
- Berkshire
- Salary
- £Attractive Basic Salary, Company Car, Bonus, Private Healthcare, Pension
- Closing date
- 1 Dec 2018
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Supply Chain & Logistics
Job Details
The Company:
We’re a fast-growing premium organic food brand, continuing to change the market we created with the introduction of natural, healthy, flavoursome and nutritionally rich recipes. We pioneered the category in the UK and have witnessed continuous year on year sales growth. We have a fabulous culture of autonomy and trust and work with premium quality brands.
The Opportunity:
This is a fantastic opportunity to manage the complete UK supply chain, bringing product from our 13 European manufacturing sites. You will manage significant budgets and all third party logistics, 3PL. Managing a small team, you will ensure accurate forecasting and stock level efficiency, maintain stock accuracy and monitor any issues throughout the supply chain, including service delivery on time and in full. In addition, you will provide an efficient, professional sales support function to the wider business.
You:
High level of SAP experience
Proven operational delivery within Supply Chain – delivers OTIF within budget
Significant Supply Chain experience gained in FMCG markets
Experience of a busy environment where decision making is effective and efficient
Experience of budget responsibility and proven financial skills
Strong analytical and planning ability
Strong communications skills internally and externally from shop floor to boardroom
Ability to work within tight regulatory control
Excellent Microsoft Office skills
Experience working in a business with a European HQ
If you wish to apply for this role please click on the apply button with a copy of your up to date cv in word format quoting ref number 3731/10gj.
Not right for you? We’d still like to speak with you about other sales, marketing or category management opportunities, so please do send an up to date copy of your CV in Word format and we will call you.
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Company
Veritas Partners Ltd are specialist recruiters sourcing candidates and opportunities across the FMCG, Consumer and Business to Business markets. Specialists in Sales, National Accounts, Marketing and Category, we partner with a broad range of clients from foodie start-ups and fast-growing SME’s to established global household names. Our philosophy is to provide open, honest and comprehensive recruitment solutions to candidates and clients alike.
We’re straight-talking, highly market-aware and innovative in our approach, so we find ourselves perfectly positioned to provide clear, consultative support on your recruitment/career needs, no matter how specific they may be. From Executive Search to Managed Advertising and Contingency Services, Veritas provides a first-class career management service that is proven to deliver on expectations with both fluidity and professionalism.
- Website
- http://www.veritaspartners.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 0118 903 4914
- Location
-
Seddon House
Gas Lane
Twyford
Berkshire
RG10 9LX
United Kingdom
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