Head of Supply Chain - Third Party Manufacturing

Head of Supply Chain – Contract Manufacturing

Do you have a proven track record in managing the supply chain of 3^rd party manufacturers?

Do you have a passion for premium branded food products, packaging & NPD?

Are you a leader & motivator of people?

MacGregor Black are partnering with a leading brand owner within the food sector on the search for a Head of Supply Chain – Contract Manufacturing. This is a Full-Time permanent role, based in London (flexible working).

As the Head of Supply Chain – Contract Manufacturing, you will liaise with internal NPD and packaging teams as well as 3^rd party manufacturers to ensure that the product is produced, packaged and delivered to your customers to the required standard, in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• To ensure supply chain is robust in its structure to service the needs of the business and customers in all operational situations
• Take appropriate actions to maximise customer service in line with targets and in a cost-effective manner in co-ordination with operations
• Provide detailed analysis and report on distribution costs and review distribution budget on regular basis to ensure best value for business
• Lead the agenda on any business process re-engineering work that is initiated either internally or by the customer, which impacts directly on supply chain
• Evaluate technological proposals, challenge internal service providers such as IT and Systems analysts on new methods and modifications to allow automation and process improvement
• What are we looking for?
• Experienced 3^rd party supply chain management within food
• Experienced in customer relations management
• Good personal organisation and ability to manage with minimum direction
• Able to work to assess priorities and work to tight deadlines
• Good numeric and written skills
• Very good people and influencing skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office packages particularly Excel and Word
• Working knowledge of MFG PRO or other ERP systems

Salary on offer is up to £80k with excellent benefits.

Please contact Liam Viagas today for further information.