Supply Chain Director

Location: Site based in South Oxfordshire (circa 20 minutes from Oxford)

Do you want to work for an incredibly successful British based company who create amazing boats from their state-of-the-art facilities in Oxfordshire?

Are you a "hands on" Supply Chain Director, Head of Supply Chain, Senior Supply Chain Manager with circa 10 years of Supply Chain leadership experience ideally in manufacturing industries such as Automotive, F1, Aerospace, Maritime or similar sectors?

If you said yes to the above, then this new Supply Chain Director role could be perfect for you!

The role of Supply Chain Director:

• As the Supply Chain Director, you will be responsible for managing and development of the Purchasing, and Supply Chain functions in support of the company strategic plan
• You will also ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures while driving budget optimisation in meeting business and operational objectives
• Review and manage relationships with key suppliers, evaluate performance, negotiating terms and prices on a regular basis to ensure that we are getting value for money and supplier performance is in line with our expectations
• Analysing Supply Chain profile and metrics solving any issues and implementing initiatives.
• Manage the company’s logistics functions
• Formulate and deliver a set of strategies on how we procure key categories in the most optimal way in terms of quality, total cost of ownership and speed to market
• Engaging existing suppliers in our sustainability programme and seeking new supplier partnerships which improve our environmental footprint through materials choice, manufacturing process and freight planning
• Ensure best practice inventory management techniques are in place and when necessary, implemented Ensure company compliance and performance to regulatory standards (ISO, etc).
• Work closely with heads of departments to ensure accurate stock availability based on sales forecasts and production demand
• Develop optimal Supply Chain networks, transportation, and warehousing to achieve cost and delivery targets
• Conduct off-site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented. International travel will be required
• Drive automation in collaboration with relevant departments
• Develop, train, and motivate direct reports

The requirements of the Supply Chain Director:

• Circa 10 years of experience as a "hands on" Supply Chain Director, Head of Supply Chain, Senior Supply Chain Manager with experience in manufacturing industries such as Automotive, F1, Aerospace, Maritime or similar manufacturing/engineering sectors
• Formal qualification in procurement and/or Supply Chain, e.g. APICS, CIPS, IoSCM etc
• SAP or similar experience with relevant procurement systems
• Minimum of 5 years management experience in a Supply Chain/procurement environment
• Global Supply Chain experience.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills
• Strong organization and project management skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Professional approach and able to represent the business at all levels

Salary & Benefits:

• Base Salary Circa £70,000 - £90,000 DOE
• Bonus Scheme
• Private Pension
• Private Healthcare
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Social club & activities
• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Laptop & Mobile

You must have full right to work in the UK to be considered for the role.