Supply Chain Director

Our client is a growing industrial
manufacturing business operating within a sustainability -led and
environmentally responsible model. The organization transforms recycled
materials into high -quality industrial products, supplying a broad B2B customer
base.

With strong growth ambitions and
continuous investment in operations and systems, the business is evolving its
supply chain capabilities to support increasing demand and future vertical
integration into material processing.

The culture is collaborative,
hands -on, and pragmatic—leaders are expected to be visible, close to
operations, and actively involved in driving performance and improvement.

We are seeking a hands -on Supply
Chain Director to join the Senior Leadership Team and take ownership of
Logistics, Procurement, Demand and S&OP Planning functions.

Reporting to the Managing
Director, this role is focused on translating business strategy into effective,
day -to -day execution across the supply chain. The position requires a leader
who is comfortable operating at both tactical and strategic levels, with a
strong emphasis on implementation and delivery.

This is not a purely strategic
role—success will come from being close to the operation, working directly with
teams, and driving structured, data -led decision -making.

A key focus area will be
strengthening Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes, improving
demand visibility, and aligning supply chain activities with ongoing business
growth.

Working Model & Culture

·        Highly operational environment requiring close
engagement with teams and site activities; primarily on -site role with some
flexibility if needed

·        Limited travel (typically 1–2 international
trips per year)

·        Collaborative leadership culture with direct
access to decision -makers

Career Level

• Open to both experienced Supply Chain Directors and
  Managers ready to step up into a broader leadership role
  

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Leadership &
Execution

• Lead and coordinate end -to -end supply chain
  activities across logistics, procurement, planning, and customer service.
  
• Translate business objectives into clear operational
  plans and ensure consistent execution.
  
• Drive a structured, process -driven approach to
  managing supply chain performance.
  

Demand Planning & S&OP
(Critical Focus Area)

• Own and evolve the Sales & Operations Planning
  process, ensuring alignment between demand, production, and supply.
  
• Work closely with Sales and Operations to create
  accurate forward -looking demand plans.
  
• Identify risks, constraints, and bottlenecks
  proactively and implement solutions.
  
• Ensure optimal balance between service levels,
  inventory, and working capital.
  

ERP & Systems Transition

• Support the transition from legacy systems to a new
  ERP platform (ProAlpha).
  
• Drive adoption within the supply chain function,
  ensuring data accuracy and process alignment.
  
• Leverage systems to improve visibility, planning
  accuracy, and decision -making.
  

Logistics & Operations
Interface

• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, ensuring
  efficient material flow and delivery performance.
  
• Manage site -related logistics activities, including
  warehouse coordination and transport planning.
  
• Collaborate closely with Operations to ensure
  seamless production support.
  

Procurement & Supply Base
Development

• Oversee procurement strategy and supplier
  relationships, with a focus on reliability and cost control.
  
• Strengthen supply chain resilience and support future
  plans for backward integration into material processing.
  
• Work closely with internal specialists on raw
  material sourcing.
  

Customer Service &
Fulfilment

• Ensure high levels of customer service through
  effective order fulfilment and communication.
  
• Proactively manage delivery expectations and resolve
  issues.
  

People Leadership

• Lead a team of approximately 5–6 direct reports
  across logistics, procurement, planning, and customer service.
  
• Develop team capability, structure, and performance.
  
• Foster cross -functional collaboration across Sales
  and Operations.
  

Requirements

Qualification & Experience

• Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a
  related discipline (preferred).
  
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a senior supply
  chain leadership role.
  
• Experience in a senior or emerging supply chain
  leadership role within a manufacturing / industrial environment
  
• Understanding of procurement, logistics, demand and
  planning processes.  
  
• Experience working with ERP systems (implementation
  or transformation exposure is highly valuable)
  
• Experience in plastics, recycling, chemicals, or
  similar material and process -based industries is advantageous
  
• Knowledge of import/export regulations is beneficial
  
• Eligible to work in the UK
  

Working Style &
Capabilities

• Highly hands -on and operational, with the ability to create
  and translate strategy into execution
  
• Strong analytical and data -driven mindset
  
• Logical, structured thinker with a process -oriented
  approach
  
• Able to simplify complexity and communicate clearly
  across teams
  
• Empowering leader
  
• Comfortable working in a growing, evolving business
  (not a steady -state environment), adapting and responding to change
  

Compensation and Benefits

• Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a
  growing, purpose -driven organization.
  
• Collaborative and supportive working environment with
  strong values.
  
• Competitive salary aligned with market standards.
  
• Pension scheme with employer contribution.
  
• Company car or car allowance.
  
• Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and
  development.
  

Benefits