We are seeking an accomplished individual to lead the supply chain and planning activity across a complex manufacturing site.
The role:
* Managing the business supply chain which will include clear leadership across intake, despatch, and planning as well as close liaison with suppliers.
* Developing a people and service-oriented function and a clear departmental strategy.
* Identifying and delivering improvement projects.
* Ensuring a robust supply chain and planning function on site that is flexible to respond to unexpected business demands and challenges.
* Contributing as a member of the Senior Management team including defining and implementing the broader business strategy.
Your experience:
* We are seeking an individual with a broad supply chain knowledge including an appreciation of planning, logistics, and despatch within a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment.
* You will need excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to make things happen. You should have exceptional influencing and motivational skills and be able to manage senior-level relationships both internally and externally.
* Previous relevant people manager experience and able to demonstrate success through effective team leadership.
* Chilled category experience is essential.
* An understanding of both the commercial and operational elements of FMCG manufacturing are essential as is experience of operating within a supply chain related management position.
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