Head of Procurement & Supply Chain - Manufacturing / FMCG (up to £65,000 - On-site) in Hoddesdon

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Job Description

Head of Procurement & Supply Chain – Manufacturing / FMCG
Location: Office-based (North London / Hertfordshire)
Salary: up to £65,000
Type: Full-time, Permanent

A leading manufacturer of globally distributed consumer products is seeking a commercially driven Head of Procurement & Supply Chain. This hands-on leadership role covers end-to-end supply chain: forecasting, planning (MRP/MPS), procurement, inbound logistics, inventory, and supplier performance. You’ll own the data and parameters that drive the plan and be responsible for delivering service, cost, and working capital improvements.

The Role

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• Lead S&OP process and convert demand into a clear, time-phased supply plan

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• Own MRP/MPS setup and parameters in Microsoft Business Central

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• Manage procurement strategy, supplier performance, and cost control

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• Oversee inbound logistics, customs, and freight

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• Improve inventory accuracy, stock turns, and aged stock exposure

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• Support NPD through sourcing, feasibility checks, and vendor onboarding

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• Rationalise SKUs and manage slow-mover actions

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• Maintain clean master data (items, BOMs, vendors, routings)

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• Collaborate with Commercial, Finance, NPD, and Ops to align supply with demand

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• Build and lead a small supply chain team with clear processes and accountability

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What You’ll Need

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• 7 years in supply chain or procurement within manufacturing or FMCG

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• Advanced knowledge of MRP/MPS and ERP systems (ideally Business Central)

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• Strong track record in supply planning, supplier negotiation, and logistics

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• Confident with Excel and data-driven decision-making

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• Commercially sharp and comfortable challenging assumptions constructively

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• Experience with Amazon or other retail/e-commerce channels is a plus

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Why Apply

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• High-ownership role with direct impact on service, cost, and inventory

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• Shape planning and procurement processes in a growing, global business

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• Join a commercially aware, operationally focused leadership team

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• Competitive salary with clear scope for progression

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To apply, send your CV to shayce@pearsoncarter.com or call 0191 406 6111 for a confidential conversation.

Head of Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, FMCG, S&OP, MRP, MPS, Microsoft Business Central, ERP, Supplier Negotiation, Inbound Logistics, Inventory Management, Stock Accuracy, SKU Rationalisation, Slow-Mover Management, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Data-Driven Decision Making, Commercially Minded, Team Leadership, NPD, Vendor Onboarding, Cost Control, Working Capital, Amazon, E-commerce, Retail, Planning, Supply Planning, Logistics, Customs, Freight, Warehouse Control, Continuous Improvement

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