Head of Supply Chain (Director Level)
Vickerstock is exclusively recruiting across Northern Ireland for a Head of Supply Chain (Director Level) on behalf of this Northern Irish engineering / manufacturing business.
What’s in it for you?
- Senior executive (C-suite) salary, bonus and full comprehensive benefits package
- The opportunity to shape supply chain strategy and influence business direction
- Leadership of an experienced team with scope to develop people and performance
- A senior appointment combining strategic responsibility and business improvement
The Company
This opportunity will suit an experienced strategic supply chain leader with strong commercial judgement and a track record of improving performance within an Engineering / Manufacturing environment.
The Role
You will lead the development and delivery of supply chain strategy, ensuring that people, processes and supplier capabilities support operational requirements and future growth. An experienced suppy-chain team report directly into this position.
Working closely with senior colleagues across the business, you will improve supply reliability, strengthen planning and balance customer service with cost and working capital.
Key Responsibilities
- Shape and deliver supply chain strategy in line with business priorities
- Lead and develop managers and teams across the function
- Strengthen supplier relationships and improve commercial performance
- Improve planning, material availability and inventory management
- Identify supply risks and develop practical contingency arrangements
- Use performance measures, systems and continuous improvement to deliver sustainable results
- Work across departments to support production and customer delivery
- Maintain high standards of safety, compliance and responsible sourcing
Essential Criteria
- Significant strategic senior supply chain leadership experience within engineering manufacturing or a related industrial environment
- Experience managing a broad supply chain remit, including procurement, planning and inventory
- A track record of improving supplier performance, delivery and working capital
- Experience developing managers and leading multidisciplinary teams
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- A relevant degree or equivalent senior leadership experience
Interested?
Vickerstock is managing this appointment exclusively across Northern Ireland. For a confidential discussion or the further information pack, contact Hugh Nugent or Darren McVicker or apply with your CV.
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