Supply Chain Director

Pod Talent

  • Greater London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
We're excited to be partnering with one of the UK’s most exciting consumer brands on a Supply Chain Director opportunity that sits right at the heart of my client’s ambitious scale-up journey.This brand is already a huge success in its category, and with bold plans to become a top 5 player in the UK over the next five years, they’re now looking for a commercially sharp, operationally brilliant and people-focused Supply Chain Director to join the senior leadership team.Reporting directly to the founder, this newly defined role will take ownership of the supply chain and operations strategy - from supplier partnerships and product development to compliance, innovation and execution.It’s a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to shape, build and lead in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.About the role:
  • Own and execute the operational and supply chain strategy to support the business’ growth plans.
  • Lead and develop a talented team of supply chain professionals
  • Oversee the product roadmap and manage relationships with key manufacturers and suppliers
  • Drive cost optimisation and lead major COGS transformation initiatives
  • Set the vision for continuous improvement and innovation across the supply chain
  • Work cross-functionally with senior stakeholders to embed best-in-class processes and performance
About you:
  • 8+ years’ experience in food or beverage manufacturing, with 3+ years’ operating in senior leadership roles
  • Strong background in end-to-end supply chain and operations
  • Proven track record delivering cost efficiencies, operational improvements and international scalability
  • Passionate people leader
  • Comfortable managing complex supplier relationships and influencing senior stakeholders
  • Commercially astute, strategically minded, and solutions-driven

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