Job Description
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Brigade Electronics Group Plc is a trusted, multi-national, multi-award-winning global market leader developing innovative vehicle safety systems for commercial vehicles and mobile machinery.
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Our cutting-edge technologies help prevent collisions, protect vulnerable road users, and save lives worldwide. As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a Group Head of Supply Chain to lead and develop our global supply chain function, ensuring operational excellence, customer focus and continued growth.
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The Position
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- Reporting to the Group Operations Director, you will play an integral role within the Senior Operational Leadership Team, overseeing the Demand Planning, Procurement, Import, Inventory Management and Warehouse functions.
- Lead the development and execution of the Group supply chain strategy, ensuring alignment with wider business objectives and delivering an exceptional customer experience.
- Take full responsibility for the management of stock, materials and supply chain disciplines, ensuring robust forecasting, efficient procurement and effective inventory management.
- Drive continuous improvement across all supply chain processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and strengthen operational performance.
- Manage sourcing and procurement projects throughout their lifecycle, while ensuring stock levels remain aligned with agreed budgets and business requirements.
- Lead, coach and develop the Supply Chain team, fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture focused on collaboration, productivity and delivery.
- Work closely with the Board and Operational Leadership Team to translate the company's vision and values into effective operational strategy and measurable outcomes.
- Ensure strong compliance, governance and processes across the supply chain, taking ownership and acting decisively when required.
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Skills & Experience
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- Proven leadership experience within a complex supply chain, procurement, operations or materials environment.
- Strong understanding of demand planning, procurement, inventory management, warehousing and supplier management.
- Commercially focused, with the ability to manage budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
- Demonstrable experience of leading, developing and motivating high-performing teams.
- Strong strategic and analytical skills, with the ability to turn business objectives into clear, actionable plans.
- A continuous improvement mindset, with a track record of improving processes, performance and customer outcomes.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to collaborate effectively across senior leadership and wider teams.
- Customer-focused, collaborative and results-driven, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
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Benefits
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- Competitive salary + bonus
- Excellent growth & development opportunities
- Fitness Membership – up to £60/month
- Private Medical Health via Benenden Health + Virtual Medical Care (Help@Hand)
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & wellbeing support
- Pension – up to 5% matched
- Eyecare & Glasses Vouchers
- 4x Death in Service cover
- Corporate Charity Day Off
- Annual Flu Jab Voucher
- 25 days' holiday, increasing with service
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Why Brigade?
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Join a company that saves lives and helps make roads safer for everyone.
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At Brigade, ACTION is our set of values — Aspirational, Customer Centric, One Team, Innovative, and we Own It, Now. These values guide how we work, collaborate and deliver for our customers.
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If you're an experienced supply chain leader ready to take ownership of supply chain strategy, drive continuous improvement and lead and develop a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.
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Apply today or send your CV to careers@brigade-electronics.com.
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