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Head of Supply Chain

Ross-on-WyeFull-timeAug 29, 2026

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Your new company

Our client is a highly successful technology-led organisation operating within the defence / electronics sector, delivering innovative products and solutions to a diverse customer base. As part of their continued growth and strategic development, they are seeking an experienced Head of Supply Chain & Demand Planning to lead and enhance their end-to-end supply chain function.

Your new role

As an experienced Supply Chain and Demand Planning leader, you will:

  • Lead and mentor a team of Supply Chain and Demand Planning professionals, fostering collaboration and accountability
  • Develop and implement a rolling Supply Chain strategy to maintain market position
  • Ensure compliant, efficient and innovative Supply Chain processes across the organisation
  • Oversee delivery of Supply Chain programmes, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality standards
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Technical and Commercial teams to optimise Supply Chain outcomes
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, risk mitigation and cost optimisation throughout the supply chain.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have

  • Proven leadership experience within Supply Chain and Demand Planning gained in the electronics manufacturing sector.
  • Strong knowledge and practical experience of UK public procurement regulations.
  • Demonstrable success in developing and implementing strategic supply chain initiatives.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
  • A track record of driving operational improvement and delivering measurable business results.
  • Experience using ARAS (or similar), Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Project and Visio.
  • Relevant Professional Qualification eg MCIPS or APICS etc is useful but not essential.

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary circa £80k plus wide ranging benefits package including pension, bonus scheme, annual salary reviews. Ongoing training and development within this important company, and the wider group. 3/2 Hybrid working policy but preference for someone who can be in the office at least 4 days per week to meet the needs of the role.

What you need to do now

Please note all candidates must have current Right to Work in the UK and be subject to BPSS checks, and potentially SC clearance, which needs minimum of 5 years continuous residence in the UK.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

#4811283 - Graham Smith

Job details

Type
Full-time
Location
Ross-on-Wye
Salary
£80+/yr
Posted
Aug 29, 2026

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