🚢 INTERIM SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR

🕰️ Hours: 35 hours per week

📅Shift pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

📄Contract: Fixed term for 12 months

💸Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum, pro rata dependant on experience

📍Location: New Milton, Hybrid with requirement to travel to our other office in Norwich

This role is a UK based role and any hybrid/remote work must also be within the UK.

📆Start Date: ASAP 

🌟For this role, you need 5mpbs upload and 15mpbs download internet speed🌟

😎Appello Perks

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance for Family
• We offer you discounts on everything from groceries and shopping through to holidays, insurance, days out, restaurants and more
• 24/7 employee assistance programme with an easily accessible app!
• Family and friends’ discounts on our services & products
• Pension Scheme, up to 4% Company matched
• Free on-site parking

👇ABOUT YOU

Are you a seasoned supply chain expert with a passion for leadership and strategic planning? We're looking for an Interim Supply Chain Director who not only excels in managing complex supply chain functions but is also dedicated to training their successor for a seamless transition. 

What You Bring:

• Supply Chain Mastery: Deep understanding of procurement, inventory management, S&OP, distribution, and reverse logistics.
• Leadership Prowess: Proven experience leading supply chain teams in both conventional and consumer-driven environments.
• Strategic Vision: Ability to develop and execute strategies that align with business goals.
• Vendor & Supplier Management: Expertise in managing global supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and performance management.
• Operational Excellence: Skilled in driving efficiency through lean or agile methodologies.
• Sustainability Focus: Knowledge of ethical sourcing, environmental compliance, and reverse logistics.
• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field. An MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• Certifications: CSCP, CPIM, Lean Six Sigma, or similar.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency with supply chain management tools, data analytics platforms, and ERP systems.
• Leadership & Influence: Ability to inspire and lead diverse teams across global locations.
• Collaborative Spirit: Skilled in working across functions and with external partners to achieve objectives.

Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping our supply chain strategy while mentoring the next generation of leaders. If you're ready to make a significant impact and ensure a smooth transition for your successor, we want to hear from you!

🎧THE ROLE

As the Interim Supply Chain Director, you'll oversee Planning & Analysis, Procurement, Inventory Management, Logistics, and Reverse Logistics. Your mission: ensure our supply chain is efficient, responsive, and resilient, meeting the evolving demands of our business.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to drive operational excellence, enhance supplier performance, and boost customer satisfaction. This role demands strategic leadership to support both immediate performance and long-term growth, delivering value across the entire supply chain.

If you're a dynamic leader with a passion for supply chain excellence, we want to hear from you! Apply Now and make a significant impact on our success story.

READY TO APPLY ✅

If you are interested in this role please upload your CV and answer a few questions about yourself.

OTHER INFORMATION

This is an exciting time at  the Appello group - we are a company on the move and now is a perfect time to join our team. You’ll gain exceptional career opportunities and will be part of a company that is continuing to expand.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applicants regardless of religious beliefs, political opinion, race, sex, marital status, age or disability.

If you require assistance to participate in the recruitment process, for example due to disability, please contact the careers Team on 01425 626337.