Head of Supply Chain

  • Michael Page (UK)
  • City, Birmingham
  • Jan 13, 2026
Full time Logistics

Job Description

  • Transformation led supply chain leadership role
  • Market leading manufacturer
About Our Client

A Birmingham based leading manufacturer of safety-critical, highly regulated products is entering an exciting phase of transformation and growth. With an ambitious leadership team and an innovative, product-led strategy, the business is committed to delivering world class manufacturing solutions to a blue chip customer base.

Job Description

The Head of Supply Chain is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, with full accountability for end-to-end supply chain performance and metrics. You will lead a team of 30 via 4 managers across Purchasing, Planning, SIOP and Logistics delivering transformative strategy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Shape and lead a high performance culture across all supply chain functions.
  • Develop and implement strategies to optimise planning, purchasing, and logistics performance.
  • Drive robust SIOP processes to align demand, capacity, and inventory strategies.
  • Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality leadership to ensure seamless execution.
  • Champion world class Health & Safety and compliance standards across all supply chain activities.
  • Deliver transformation initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and resilience.
The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of Supply Chain should have:

  • A dynamic, forward thinking leader with a proven track record in supply chain transformation.
  • Ideally solid comprehension of aerospace or defence manufacturing.
  • Strong leadership experience across planning, purchasing, and logistics functions.
  • Deep understanding of SIOP principles and their application in complex environments.
  • Demonstrable success in developing supply chain performance within safety critical manufacturing.
  • Experience in highly regulated or compliance driven industries.
  • Ambitious and motivated to play a key role in large scale transformation within a senior leadership capacity.
What's on Offer

The Head of Supply Chain will recieve:

  • Competitive salary at c£100,000.
  • Additional car allowance
  • Permanent role offering stability and career growth opportunities.
  • Chance to lead and shape the supply chain strategy within the industrial and manufacturing industry.
  • Supportive company culture focused on professional development.