Head of Supply Chain Operations
7 days ago
Slough
Job Title: Head of Supply Chain OperationsLocation: Slough OfficeContract Type: PermanentWorking Pattern: Full Time and fully office based.Benefits Salary - £70-80k +10% performance bonus Pension - Company contribution Private medical Cash plan options Group Life assurance Private Dental scheme Online GP/ Mental health support Parking onsite 27 holidays per year + bank holidays - buy/sell Perkbox - DiscountsOverview: Our client, a leading organisation in the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors, is seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Supply Chain Operations. This pivotal role will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end supply chain to ensure the reliable, compliant, and cost-effective availability of medical devices.Key Responsibilities: • Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a global supply chain strategy that aligns with company goals and regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO 13485, MDR)., • Operational Excellence: Drive continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency and scalability while leading the digital transformation of supply chain processes., • Demand and Supply Planning: Lead the S&OP/IBP process, ensuring alignment between demand forecasts and production capacities to minimise stockouts and obsolescence., • Inventory Management: optimise inventory strategies and oversee warehouse operations to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with regulatory standards., • Quality and Compliance: Ensure adherence to quality standards and maintain traceability across the supply chain to support audits and inspections., • Financial Management: Lead large budgeting, forecasting, and cost-management initiatives, monitoring key supply chain metrics to drive performance., • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Quality, Regulatory, R&D, and Commercial teams to ensure alignment and execution of supply chain initiatives., • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field., • Master's degree (MBA, M.Sc.) and APICS/CPIM/CSCP certification preferred., • 5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain operations, specifically within the medical device, pharmaceutical, FMCG, or regulated manufacturing sectors., • Strong strategic planning and analytical skills with expertise in ERP (SAP, Oracle), WMS, APS, and supply chain analytics tools., • Proven experience with regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO 13485, MDR) and risk mitigation strategies., • Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management abilities., • Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and a strong focus on process improvement., • A strong leader with a track record of developing high-performing teams and a passion for operational excellence., • Analytical and strategic thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities and financial acumen., • Ability to work calmly under pressure and go the extra mile to meet customer expectations. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.