Head of Supply Chain | London | Hybrid Working | £75,000 to £85,000 + Excellent Benefits

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Supply Chain to join a fast growing beauty and personal care business based in London.

This is a newly created leadership role where you will have the opportunity to shape and develop the end to end supply chain strategy within a dynamic, entrepreneurial and collaborative business.

We're looking for an experienced supply chain leader who thrives in a fast paced FMCG environment and enjoys driving operational excellence while leading high performing teams.

The Role

Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will take ownership of the end to end supply chain function, ensuring products are delivered efficiently across multiple markets while continuously improving processes, service levels and commercial performance.

Working closely with Operations, Sales, Commercial, Finance and Product Development teams, you will play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end to end supply chain function.

• Develop and implement supply chain strategy aligned with business growth plans.

• Manage forecasting, demand planning, inventory and supply planning.

• Build strong relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, logistics providers and third party partners.

• Drive continuous improvement across supply chain processes.

• Lead and develop a high performing supply chain team.

• Monitor KPIs and implement improvements to maximise service levels and operational efficiency.

• Work collaboratively with internal departments to support product launches and business growth.

• Manage budgets and identify opportunities for cost savings and improved performance.

• Ensure supply chain operations remain compliant with relevant standards and regulations.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Previous experience working as a Head of Supply Chain or in a comparable senior supply chain leadership role.

• Experience within the FMCG industry is essential.

• Experience within beauty, cosmetics or personal care would be highly desirable.

• Strong experience across demand planning, inventory management, logistics, procurement and supplier management.

• Excellent leadership and people management skills.

• A commercial mindset with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

• A proactive approach with strong problem solving and decision making abilities.

• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.

Salary and Benefits

• £75,000 to £85,000 basic salary, depending on experience.

• Hybrid working.

• Generous holiday allowance.

• Pension scheme.

• Private healthcare.

• Ongoing training and career development.

• Supportive and collaborative company culture.

• A comprehensive benefits package.

If you're an experienced FMCG supply chain leader looking for your next challenge within the beauty and personal care sector, we'd love to hear from you.