Group Supply Chain Manager

What you'll be responsible for: Supply Chain Strategy & Network Optimisation

• Design and implement the group supply chain strategy
• Optimise the network to balance service, cost and operational efficiency
• Identify opportunities to improve logistics performance across the supply chain

Planning & Forecasting

• Lead production and material supply planning across the group
• Drive the demand and supply forecasting process
• Own and develop the S&OP framework to support business performance

Customer & Logistics Delivery

• Oversee customer logistics operations and customer service performance
• Build strong supply chain partnerships with key retail customers
• Ensure transport planning and service delivery meet customer expectations

Third-Party Logistics Management

• Manage strategic relationships with logistics partners and 3PL providers
• Lead contract design, negotiation and performance management
• Ensure service, cost and operational standards are consistently delivered

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead a diverse team across planning, logistics and customer supply chain
• Demonstrable experience in building high performing teams and culture
• Provide clear direction and development opportunities for the team
• Contribute to the wider leadership of the business as part of the Group Senior Management Team

About You

We'relooking for a strong leader who combines strategic thinking with practical operational experience.

You'll likely bring:

• Significant experiencein supply chain leadership within FMCG or manufacturing
• Expertisein supply network planning and optimisation
• Strong experience in S&OP, forecastingand supply planning
• Experience designing and negotiatinglogisticsand 3PL contracts
• A track recordof building strong customer supply chain partnerships
• Demonstrable experience in building high performing teams and culture
• The ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at senior level

At Highland Spring, leadership is about more than capability,it'salso about how we work together.

Our values guide everything we do:

• We'rea Team - we collaborate and support each other to succeed
• We'reProud - of our brands, ourproductsand the work we do
• We Care - about our colleagues, ourcustomersand our environment

Why Highland Spring?

Every drop of Highland Spring comes from the protected land of the Ochil Hills in Scotland, where we are proud guardians of more than 2,500 acres of natural landscape.

Our people play a vital role in delivering that natural source water to customers across the UK - and our supply chain is a key part of that journey.

Ifyou'reready to shape the future of our supply network and play a key role in our continued growth, we would love to hear from you.