Head of Supply Chain

Walker Cole International
Newbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Last week
£85,000 – £95,000 pa

Salary

£85,000 – £95,000 pa

Seniority
Director
Posted
8 Apr 2026 (Last week)

Walker Cole International is searching for a Head of Supply Chain to join a leading Pharmaceutical organisation.

Are you a strategic supply chain leader ready to shape and optimise a global network in a highly regulated environment?

We’re looking for a Head of Supply Management (Specialty) to lead end-to-end supply strategy across a complex, international product portfolio. This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll drive performance, resilience, and innovation across manufacturing and distribution.

What you’ll be doing:

* Lead the S&OP / integrated business planning process across specialty products

* Own the global supply strategy, balancing demand, capacity, cost, and service

* Partner with internal teams and external manufacturers to ensure reliable supply

* Drive continuous improvement, cost optimisation, and operational efficiency

* Oversee inventory strategy, forecasting, and supply planning

* Ensure full compliance with global regulatory standards (GMP / GDP / FDA / EMA)

* Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing supply chain team

* Play a key role in long-term strategic planning and business growth

What we’re looking for:

* 10+ years’ supply chain leadership experience within pharma or chemicals

* Strong expertise across end-to-end supply chain (S&OP, planning, procurement, manufacturing)

* Experience working with contract manufacturers and global supply networks

* Proven leadership capability with experience building and developing teams

* Strong commercial acumen and negotiation experience

* SAP/APO (SNP / PP-DS) experience preferred

* Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders

Why this role?

This is a chance to take ownership of a critical function, influence global strategy, and drive meaningful change in a growing and evolving organisation. You’ll be at the centre of decision-making, working cross-functionally to deliver real business impact.

If you’re a strategic thinker who thrives in complex environments and enjoys building high-performing teams, we’d love to hear from you.

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