Head of Supply Chain

£75,000 to £75,000 per year, Circa £75k plus pension and other benefits

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Closing Date:

05/08/2026

About this job

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 (e.g. MCIPS or APICS) is useful but not essential.
• Must have current Right to Work in the UK and be subject to BPSS checks; potential SC clearance may be required.

Benefits

Competitive salary circa £75k 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.