Overview

As the Head of Supply Chain - Chilled Food, you\''ll be at the forefront of delivering high-quality, packaged products to millions of customers. Leading a talented team across planning, logistics, and procurement, you\''ll shape a supply chain.You will bring proven senior-level experience in managing complex supply chains within chilled food, ideally within chilled or packaging-intensive categories. Deep expertise in cold chain logistics and short shelf-life product management. A strong track record of leading and developing high-performing teams in fast-paced FMCG environments. Experience of sourcing packaging and raw materials globally, with excellent negotiation skills. Passion for packaging innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.Core Responsibilities

Shape and deliver the end-to-end supply chain strategy for packaged cheese, ensuring alignment with commercial, quality, and customer service objectives.Lead and inspire cross-functional teams across procurement, planning, logistics, and packaging operations.Oversee demand and production planning, balancing short shelf-life challenges with customer expectations to minimise waste and maximise service levels.Manage stock levels of chilled product and packaging materials, optimising availability and reducing obsolescence.Negotiate with suppliers to secure reliable, cost-effective sourcing and develop long-term strategic partnerships.Optimise distribution and cold chain logistics to achieve best-in-class OTIF delivery to retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice customers.Champion sustainability initiatives, including recyclable and eco-friendly packaging solutions.Monitor and improve KPIs across waste, cost-to-serve, OTIF, packaging efficiency, and carbon footprint.Drive continuous improvement, leveraging automation, data, and technology to increase efficiency and resilience.Qualifications

Senior-level experience managing complex supply chains within chilled food or packaging-intensive categories.Deep expertise in cold chain logistics and short shelf-life product management.Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in fast-paced FMCG environments.Experience sourcing packaging and raw materials globally with excellent negotiation skills.Strong passion for packaging innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.Employer Value Proposition

Be part of a growing, respected FMCG business with a strong market presence.Lead a critical function with board-level visibility and influence.Drive change in packaging innovation and sustainability.Competitive salary and benefits package.Opportunities for career progression into broader operations or executive leadership roles.

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