What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Supply Chain position at Confidential?
Head of Supply Chain
About the Company
Well-established metal manufacturing company
Industry
Mining & Metals
Type
Privately Held
About the Role
The Company is in search of a Head of Supply Chain to lead and optimize its end-to-end supply chain operations. The successful candidate will be a strategic leader with a proven track record in supply chain management, particularly within the manufacturing sector. Key responsibilities for this role include leading a high-performing supply chain team, overseeing procurement, production planning, inventory management, logistics, and distribution, and driving cost optimization while maintaining product quality and on-time delivery standards. The Head of Supply Chain will also be tasked with vendor and supplier management, process improvement, innovation, and risk management to ensure business continuity. This role demands a leader who can foster cross-functional collaboration, particularly with sales, operations, and manufacturing teams, to align supply chain strategies with the company's overall business goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analysis, be adept at developing and monitoring KPIs, and be able to provide regular reporting to executive leadership. Additionally, the Head of the Supply Chain will be responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, as well as promoting environmental sustainability practices within the supply chain. A proactive approach to identifying and mitigating supply chain risks is essential, as is the ability to drive transformation and innovation in a rapidly evolving industry.
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions
- Operations
- General Management
