Hybrid Head of Supply Chain

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About the role

  • Own and lead the entire supply chain – overseeing forecasting, planning, procurement, logistics, and distribution to support rapid business growth.
  • Strong management acumen and leadership presence, guiding teams through growth, change, and execution – manage and mentor our Supply Chain Leads, building a high-performing, data-driven operation.
  • Drive best-in-class forecasting and stock management – ensure consistent product availability while optimising inventory levels and cash flow.
  • Build and manage supplier partnerships – maintain strong relationships with external manufacturers and suppliers to deliver cost efficiencies, reliability, and quality.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance – collaborate with our in-house Quality team to uphold all relevant standards and certifications.
  • Skilled at anticipating challenges and disruptions, and deploying solutions to safeguard operations across raw materials, packaging, and logistics to guarantee continuous supply.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally – partner with teams across product, finance, and operations to support launches, market expansions, and continuous improvement projects.
  • Champion data and analytics – lead projects to enhance forecast accuracy, optimise inventory, and reduce costs through advanced modelling and insights.
  • Own systems and reporting – maintain and improve supply chain tools, dashboards, and processes to drive performance visibility and accountability.
  • Manage budgets and KPIs – oversee cost performance, supplier spend, and operational metrics to balance efficiency and quality.

Requirements

  • Proven experience building and leading supply chain operations in a fast-paced, high-growth FMCG, D2C, or start-up environment.
  • Deep expertise across end-to-end supply chain disciplines — forecasting, procurement, inventory management, logistics, and systems.
  • Advanced analytical and Excel modelling skills, with experience in planning systems, demand forecasting, and inventory optimisation.
  • (SQL skills or a strong desire to self-serve data are a plus.)
  • 4+ years of leadership experience, with a track record of developing and scaling high-performing teams.
  • Management experience, as you will play a pivotal leadership role in supporting our ever-growing Supply Chain Team.
  • Strong commercial acumen - you understand cost drivers, cash flow, P&L understanding and operational metrics.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills, working independently and managing cross-functionally with senior external partners.
  • Experienced in supporting NPD and product launches, ensuring supply readiness and operational scalability.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and change, proactive in turning complex challenges into clear, actionable solutions.
  • Experience working in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, or food is highly beneficial.

Benefits

  • 25 days holidays + bank holidays + 9 extra remote working days
  • Hybrid working, 3 days a week in our shiny new London office
  • 4% Company Pension
  • Mental well-being support through Spill
  • Private healthcare through Vitality
  • Weekly early finishes and social events
  • Annual L&D budget
  • Free breakfast
  • Free & discounted Wild products
  • 2 x team volunteering days and 2 x personal volunteering days

Job title

Head of Supply Chain

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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