Join a fast-growing wholesale & distribution business at a pivotal stage in its growth, where supply chain excellence is central to strategy and performance. This is a high-impact leadership role, shaping an end-to-end supply chain that serves both B2B and B2C customers across multiple channels. You’ll have the autonomy and influence to drive transformation, cost efficiency, and service improvements across the entire network.

About the Role: As Supply Chain Director, you will own the strategic direction and operational performance of the end-to-end supply chain, from low-cost country sourcing through to warehousing, wholesale, and customer delivery. You will lead and develop cross-functional teams to ensure robust demand planning, optimal inventory, and a resilient logistics network that supports rapid growth. Your leadership will directly influence profitability, customer satisfaction, and the scalability of the business.

Key Responsibilities: * Develop and implement a comprehensive supply chain strategy aligned with the company’s growth plans across manufacturing, retail, B2B, and B2C channels. * Lead demand forecasting and planning processes to ensure accurate, data-driven projections that support production, procurement, and inventory decisions. * Oversee inventory management policies and practices to balance service levels, working capital, and obsolescence risk across multiple sites and channels. * Direct warehousing and distribution operations, ensuring efficient, safe, and scalable facilities and processes that support fast-moving product flows. * Manage low-cost country sourcing strategies, including supplier selection, performance management, and risk mitigation to secure quality, cost, and continuity of supply. * Optimise the wholesale supply chain, including order fulfilment, service levels, and collaboration with key trade partners. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain, leveraging data, technology, and best practice to enhance efficiency and resilience. * Lead, develop, and mentor the supply chain leadership team, building capability, accountability, and a high-performance culture.

Key Requirements: * Proven experience in a senior supply chain leadership role within a fast-growing manufacturing and/or retail PLC environment. * Demonstrable track record in strategic supply chain planning across end-to-end operations. * Strong expertise in demand forecasting and planning in complex, multi-channel environments. * Deep experience in inventory management and warehousing, including multi-site operations. * Proven exposure to low-cost country sourcing and international supply bases. * Experience managing supply chains serving both B2B and B2C customers. * Strong commercial acumen with the ability to link supply chain decisions to financial performance. * Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with experience influencing at executive and board level.

Desirable Skills: * Experience within consumer or Building products, FMCG, or similar fast-paced sectors. * Familiarity with advanced planning systems, ERP platforms, and supply chain analytics tools. * Background in wholesale distribution and omni-channel operations. * Experience leading large-scale supply chain transformation or change programmes. * Knowledge of sustainability and ESG considerations within global supply chains.

Qualifications: * Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline. * Professional certifications such as APICS/CPIM, CSCP, CIPS, or equivalent are highly desirable. * Evidence of ongoing professional development in supply chain, operations, or leadership.

If you are a strategic supply chain leader ready to shape and scale a high-growth supply network, this role offers a significant platform to make a measurable impact. Apply now to take the next step in your leadership career.