Head of Supply Chain

Head of Supply Chain

£55,000 - £60,000

South Wales

Yolk Recruitment have a new opportunity for a Head of Supply Chain to join the leadership team and take ownership of end to end supply chain operations at the South Wales HQ of this international manufacturing business.

You will be responsible for managing and optimising supply chain functions, including Planning, Procurement, Warehousing, and Inventory Control. You will play a key role in driving operational efficiency, improving supplier relationships, and ensuring stock availability while balancing cost control and working capital targets.

This is what you'll be doing

• Lead, develop, and mentor the Purchasing, Planning, Warehousing, and Inventory Control teams to drive performance and efficiency.
• Maintain and improve inventory control, ensuring accurate stock levels to support sales and operations.
• Develop strong supplier relationships to enhance flexibility, reduce lead times, and improve product availability.
• Implement strategies to drive cost savings and competitive advantage through supply chain development.
• Assess purchasing strategies, developing and implementing action plans.
• Oversee operations planning to ensure customer expectations are met while minimising WIP.
• Collaborate with Customer Service and Sales to ensure the order book accurately reflects delivery schedules and priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within ERP/MRP systems and lean methodologies.
• Develop and manage KPIs to track supply chain performance
• Contribute to the overall business strategy, supporting process and product development initiatives.

This is what you'll need:

• Proven experience in a senior Supply Chain leadership role within manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of procurement, planning, warehousing, and inventory control.
• Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels with a collaborative leadership style.
• Hands-on approach with a problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and lean methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma).
• Relevant qualifications in Supply Chain Management, CIPS, or a related discipline (desirable but not essential).
• Experience with Dynamics 365 BC Business Central is desirable but not essential

Are you up to the challenge?

If you feel you have the skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role, apply now.

Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.