Head Of Supply Chain & Commercial - Food Produce - Exclusive Role

Our client is widely recognised as a specialist market leader in their Food Production sector. As a mid-tier, progressive and ambitious company, they have carved out a successful niche as a supplier of choice. Due to ongoing expansion, a superb opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Supply Chain and Commercial to play a key role in the current and future growth and success of the business.

The successful candidate will work as part of the Senior Leadership Team to deliver goals across all business units. There will be an opportunity for long term career advancement, ongoing training and regular salary reviews to reward performance and development.

KEY DUTIES SUMMARY

·Work collaboratively with the Group Leadership Team to deliver goals across all business units

·Establish a fit-for-purpose commercial organisation to underpin the sustainable process of the business

·Develop and maintain working relationships with new and existing suppliers to generate quality and growth opportunities

·Help develop the commercial strategies to position the company as a customer of choice for growers and suppliers

·Manage and motivate a team of Supply Chain professionals

·Ensure all critical technical, quality and customer accreditations are identified and embedded in the company to create a compliance ready environment

·Improve the profitability, cash flow and working capital efficiency through management of Supply Chain and compliance

·Work closely with sales and marketing to ensure all contracts are priced profitability

·Regular governance of sales forecasts to confirm that Sales, Profit and Cashflow targets will be met

THE PERSON

·A minimum of 5 years + relevant Supply Chain management experience within the Food Manufacturing sector to include leadership and technical experience

·Exceptional interpersonal and people management skills

·Excellent motivator of people who believes in collaboration and teamwork

·Excellent communication skills with the ability to negotiate at the highest level

·Strong commercial acumen

·Strong strategic and project management experience

·Degree or equivalent relevant qualifications

·Someone who strives for excellence in everything they do

·Looking to build a long-term career with a company that will reward performance and excellence

SALARY

An attractive salary based on experience within the range of £60k+ will be on offer to the successful candidate. The base salary is negotiable and will depend on experience and what the person can bring to the role.

In addition, there will be an opportunity to earn a regular yearly performance bonus of £10k - £15k.

TO APPLY

Please call Declan Rushe, Director in total confidence on zero seven five four zero four eight one seven six zero for further details. I am available every day including weekends to 9pm so please feel free to contact me outside normal working hours if it is easier for you.

Rushe Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this position.