Head of Logistics & Supply Chain

Hungerford Newton
6 days ago
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The Opportunity
-Are you an experienced Head of Logistics & Supply Chain who has worked within the FMCG Food or possibly Pharmaceutical industry sectors?
-Would you like to work for an award-winning family-owned British organic grower, miller and food producer?
-Are you looking for job security, a competitive annual salary, full company benefits, possibly a car allowance and relocation costs paid if needed?

If the answer is yes, we would be keen to hear from you so please read on for further information and get in touch now!

Our Client is an award-winning family-owned British organic grower, miller and food producer based in Berkshire, who are also the UK’s number one organic flour brand dedicated to crafting only the best from sustainably grown ingredients. We are now supporting them in trying to recruit an experienced Head of Logistics & Supply Chain who has previously worked in the FMCG Food industry sector or possibly from a Pharmaceutical background, better still although not essentially who has some understanding of milling.

As their Head of Logistics & Supply Chain you will lead logistics, warehousing & supply chain activities for the company food brands and customer own label which meet and exceed customer expectations while ensuring profitable trading relationships in all channels.

The perfect candidate will be a comfortable leader as well as a flexible team player who takes an organised and methodical approach to work with a meticulous eye for detail. Following considerable recent investment by the company, the right candidate will enjoy the responsibility of shaping this important area of a successful and growing business.

On offer to the successful applicant is a highly competitive basic salary, together with a full company benefits package, possibly a car allowance and relocation assistance to Berkshire if required.

Detailed duties and responsibilities will be:
Manage and develop day to day supply chain internally and externally.
Lead ERP system development with related business processes and systems.
Ensure systems deliver 99% service level to customers.
Manage and lead direct reports in supply chain, warehousing, logistics & purchasing.
Oversee all purchasing activities to ensure continuity of supply for all raw materials.
Ensure KPIs are met and tracked.
Negotiation and management of business plans & contracts including but not limited to; 3rd Party warehousing, Chep, Delivery Vehicles, Waste.
Ongoing development of reporting and analytics.
Develop strategy & commercial opportunities in conjunction with Senior Management team.
Maintain & train company departmental procedures & risk assessments.
Deputise for colleagues in their absence.
Compliance with relevant UK law.You will have the following qualifications & experience:
Should ideally be educated with a Degree or equivalent or professional and related qualifications, although plenty of relevant experience will be considered.
You will be an experienced Head of Logistics & Supply Chain professional who ideally has worked in the FMCG Food industry sector or possibly from a Pharmaceutical background.
You should have strong Team Management experience.
Should have an extensive knowledge of SAP/ACCESS.
Excellent communication & presentation skills are needed.
Should be comfortable with analytics and be good at planning and organizing.
Be able to collaborate and influence effectively.
You should be organised and be someone who sets high standards.
Realistic can-do attitude to problem solving.It’s great if you also have the following:
Basic food hygiene training.
Experience in Milling.This position is available with immediate effect.

If you’re seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience for this role, then apply now or contact Jason Seed via LinkedIn.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’.
Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business

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