Head of Supply Chain - Chilled

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 chileed 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 include:

• 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.

Employer Value Proposition

Why join us?

• 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.