Head of Supply Chain Excellence
Joseph Joseph Ltd
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Develop and implement a supply chain excellence strategy aligned with business goals
- Lead transformation initiatives to optimise processes, systems, and performance
- Champion digitalisation, automation, and data-driven decision-making
- Establish KPIs and performance frameworks to monitor supply chain effectiveness
- Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies
- Identify and eliminate inefficiencies across procurement, logistics, planning, and fulfilment
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Operations, Finance, and Commercial teams
- Influence senior leadership and key stakeholders to embed supply chain excellence principles
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and partners to enhance collaboration and innovation
- Indirect Leadership: Influence and develop a high-performing team of supply chain professionals
- Programme management of all supply chain initiatives
- Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation
- Design and deliver training programmes to upskill teams and embed best practices
- Proactively manage supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies
Requirements
- Proven track record in leading supply chain transformation and excellence programmes
- Extensive experience of using SAP in a supply chain context
- Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations and technologies
- Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving capabilities
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
- Experience of successful supply chain system implementations
- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field
- Advanced certifications (e.g., APICS, CSCP, Six Sigma Black Belt) are highly desirable
Benefits
- Competitive salary and holiday allowance
- Company performance related bonus
- A pension contribution
- An exclusive staff discount
- 24/7 healthcare appointment support
- Hybrid working – 3 days in office & 2 days from home and flex start/finish times
- External private employee wellbeing support
- Access to Perkbox
- Volunteer days
- Team Recognition scheme
- Training and Development
- Holiday carry-over scheme
- Season-ticket travel loan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Parental Leave support
- Holiday trading (buy/sell) and extra holiday days for long service
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
supply chain transformationprocess optimizationdata-driven decision-makingKPI establishmentLean methodologySix Sigmasupply chain system implementationanalytical skillsstrategic problem-solving
Soft Skills
communication skillsstakeholder managementinfluencerelationship buildingteam developmentaccountabilityinnovation
Certifications
APICSCSCPSix Sigma Black Belt