Interim Supply Chain Director – US Market Expertise Essential

Location: London (2-3 days per week on-site)
Contract: Interim (4-6 months)
Rate: £650-£750 per day
Working Pattern: 4-day working week

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Interim Supply Chain Director to provide strategic and operational leadership during a critical period of growth and transformation. This is a high-impact interim assignment, expected to last 4-6 months, supporting the business while a permanent appointment is made.

A key requirement for this role is hands-on experience working with major US retailers, particularly Walmart and Target, alongside strong knowledge of UK retail operations. Experience managing third-party logistics providers supporting Amazon across the UK, US and Europe is also essential.

Reporting directly to the executive leadership team, the successful candidate will oversee senior leaders across supply chain, distribution, production and operational delivery functions, ensuring seamless execution across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of global supply chain operations, logistics, inventory planning and production delivery.
• Develop and implement a phased approach to supporting direct sales relationships with major US retailers, specifically Walmart and Target.
• Identify operational bottlenecks, capacity constraints and process inefficiencies, implementing practical solutions to improve performance.

• Define demand planning and inventory management requirements in partnership with finance and business stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual and recurring activities across supply chain, planning and reporting functions.

• Support the implementation and optimisation of key business systems, including Product Information Management (PIM) platforms.

• Monitor, analyse and improve operational KPIs, driving improvements in service, delivery performance and cost efficiency.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team, contributing to strategic planning, forecasting and business decision-making.
• Provide recommendations to support future operational scalability and international growth.

Must haves

• Demonstrable experience working directly with Walmart and Target, with a strong understanding of US retail supply chain requirements.
• Strong knowledge of UK retail operations and managing 3PL partnerships supporting Amazon and other e-commerce channels.
• Extensive experience in demand planning, inventory management, production and end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Track record of delivering business process improvements and leading systems or ERP implementations.

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All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.