Hybrid Head of Supply Chain Excellence

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About the role

  • Head of Supply Chain Excellence managing operational efficiency and innovation at Joseph Joseph. Leading supply chain transformation efforts and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a supply chain excellence strategy aligned with business goals
  • Lead transformation initiatives to optimise processes, systems, and performance
  • Champion digitalisation, automation, and data-driven decision-making
  • Establish KPIs and performance frameworks to monitor supply chain effectiveness
  • Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies
  • Identify and eliminate inefficiencies across procurement, logistics, planning, and fulfilment
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Operations, Finance, and Commercial teams
  • Influence senior leadership and key stakeholders to embed supply chain excellence principles
  • Build strong relationships with suppliers and partners to enhance collaboration and innovation
  • Indirect Leadership: Influence and develop a high-performing team of supply chain professionals
  • Programme management of all supply chain initiatives
  • Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation
  • Design and deliver training programmes to upskill teams and embed best practices
  • Proactively manage supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies

Requirements

  • Proven track record in leading supply chain transformation and excellence programmes
  • Extensive experience of using SAP in a supply chain context
  • Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations and technologies
  • Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving capabilities
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
  • Experience of successful supply chain system implementations
  • Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field
  • Advanced certifications (e.g., APICS, CSCP, Six Sigma Black Belt) are highly desirable

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and holiday allowance
  • Company performance related bonus
  • A pension contribution
  • An exclusive staff discount
  • 24/7 healthcare appointment support
  • Hybrid working – 3 days in office & 2 days from home and flex start/finish times
  • External private employee wellbeing support
  • Access to Perkbox
  • Volunteer days
  • Team Recognition scheme
  • Training and Development
  • Holiday carry-over scheme
  • Season-ticket travel loan
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Parental Leave support
  • Holiday trading (buy/sell) and extra holiday days for long service

Job title

Head of Supply Chain Excellence

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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