Head of Group Category Supply

Head of Category (Supply Chain)
Location: Manchester
Salary: Up to £110,000 (DOE) + Benefits

Are you an experienced Head of Category (Supply Chain) looking for your next leadership challenge? This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a high-performing team and drive a best-in-class Supply Chain strategy.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Drive Supply Chain Excellence: As Head of Category (Supply Chain), you will set, challenge, and achieve ambitious availability targets across all channels.
• Strategic Stock Management: Optimise stockholding, ensuring efficiency in both depot and stores while maximising cash and minimising waste.
• Supplier & Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and strengthen key relationships internally and externally to enhance performance.
• Operational Efficiency: Lead major space and seasonal changes, improving stock flow and supplier management.
• Team Leadership & Development: Identify, nurture, and develop talent while driving a high-performance culture.
• Budget & Performance Management: Ensure compliance with budgets, particularly for stock, waste, and 3PL performance.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Head of Category (Supply Chain) or in a senior Supply Chain role, ideally within retail, FMCG, or a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Ability to drive change, optimise processes, and work collaboratively across departments.
• Commercial mindset with experience in supplier management and budget control.

Why Join Us?

• A leadership role with significant influence in a forward-thinking organisation.
• Competitive salary package plus benefits.
• The opportunity to shape and drive a high-impact Supply Chain strategy as Head of Category (Supply Chain).

Ready to take the next step in your career as a Head of Category (Supply Chain)?

Apply today!

About us:
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