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Head of Supply Chain - Chilled
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 55,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Buxton, Derbyshire
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
As the Head of Supply Chain – Chilled Food, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering high-quality, packaged products to millions of customers. Leading a talented team across planning, logistics, and procurement, you’ll shape a supply chain
You will bring proven senior-level experience in managing complex supply chains within chilled food, ideally within chileed or packaging-intensive categories.
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Deep expertise in cold chain logistics and short shelf-life product management.
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A strong track record of leading and developing high-performing teams in fast-paced FMCG environments.
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Experience of sourcing packaging and raw materials globally, with excellent negotiation skills.
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Passion for packaging innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.
Core Responsibilities include:
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Shape and deliver the end-to-end supply chain strategy for packaged cheese, ensuring alignment with commercial, quality, and customer service objectives.
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Lead and inspire cross-functional teams across procurement, planning, logistics, and packaging operations.
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Oversee demand and production planning, balancing short shelf-life challenges with customer expectations to minimise waste and maximise service levels.
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Manage stock levels of chilled product and packaging materials, optimising availability and reducing obsolescence.
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Negotiate with suppliers to secure reliable, cost-effective sourcing and develop long-term strategic partnerships.
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Optimise distribution and cold chain logistics to achieve best-in-class OTIF delivery to retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice customers.
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Champion sustainability initiatives, including recyclable and eco-friendly packaging solutions.
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Monitor and improve KPIs across waste, cost-to-serve, OTIF, packaging efficiency, and carbon footprint.
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Drive continuous improvement, leveraging automation, data, and technology to increase efficiency and resilience.
Employer Value Proposition
Why join us?
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Be part of a growing, respected FMCG business with a strong market presence.
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Lead a critical function with board-level visibility and influence.
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Drive change in packaging innovation and sustainability.
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Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Opportunities for career progression into broader operations or executive leadership rolesBefore You Apply
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