Job Description

Head of Supply Chain

Location: Bedford - Hybrid

Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 + bonus scheme

Benefits: 21 days + bank holidays, flexible start and finish times, hybrid working (2 days/week), progression opportunities

Overview

Are you looking for your next step in Supply Chain Management within a growing and successful company? Do you want to impact and drive business success? Are you passionate about implementing new strategies, improving pricing, delivery dates, and maintaining excellent supplier/vendor relationships? Then read on!

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to bring their expertise to an SME aiming to develop and enhance their supply chain strategy by adding a key player to the business.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Managing direct reports across various teams and an indirect team
• Day-to-day supply chain operations including costs, tracking, pricing, freight times, stock control, and delivery
• Delivering exceptional service to vendors and maintaining high standards
• Optimizing supply chain strategy and functionality through new data and technology systems
• Sourcing from the Far East and selling to a diverse vendor base
• Managing e-commerce, wholesale, and retail deliveries

Candidate Requirements

Industry experience is open; we believe skills are transferable across sectors such as pens, food, toys, household goods, or teddy bears. The key requirements include:

• Experience sourcing from the Far East
• Tech and data Savvy
• Driven attitude with motivation to drive change and profit

Desirable:

• Experience with e-commerce platforms like Amazon/Ebay
• Experience working with major retailers and wholesalers

If interested, please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy specializing in engineering, manufacturing, IT & digital, science & technology, and service & sales sectors across the UK.

Note: Due to high application volume, we can only respond to candidates whose skills and qualifications match the role. We are committed to equal opportunity and do not discriminate based on protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

This is a permanent position. Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 per annum + benefits. Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire.