Head of Supply Chain (South)

To lead the setting and strategy deployment for operations of food, drinks & GNFR distribution including reverse logistics within Greene King.  Including direct management of Greene King-owned depots and primary distribution, this role leads the 3PL partnership sites in the region to deliver operational excellence supply solutions at the best possible cost

This role is accountable for the sustainable continuous improvement of our multi-site regional distribution network. Through partnering with the wider Group Supply Chain leadership team this role is a key role in the execution of the overall Greene King end-to-end supply chain from raw material inventory to customer delivery of finished goods and the reverse logistics returns process.

There is a heavy focus on delivering Operational Excellence within the Distribution function and ensuring that it is fit for the future, agile and operates above industry standard.

Join us at Greene King the country's leading pub company and brewer, where our mission is to pour happiness into lives and become the pride of great British hospitality. We have something special, deeply rooted in our 220-year brewing and pub history, creating the business we are proudly known for today. Still today our 39,000 strong team are the guardians of what’s wholly British, the pub experience.  

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career. 
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more…

• Leads a professional culture of Health and Safety across all Greene King Distribution Centres and Transport Operations
• Supports the development and subsequent Delivery of the supply chain strategy in the region at both GK Sites and 3PL partner sites to ensure all balanced KPIs are met
• Partner with Finance to produce and adhere to all budget requirements that are agile and able to respond to dynamic volume changes
• Based on employee feedback. develop and deliver a regional employee pride and engagement plan that enables a fully inclusive culture based on the Greene King Values and Behaviours
• Lead the continuous improvement of the forecasting & product availability process to improve end-to-end efficiencies across both GK and 3PL partner sites to consistently meet customer demand
• Partner a wide range of internal customers to ensure delivery of a transparent flexible value-for-money cost/service model across both regions and channels (Food and Drink)
• Maximise the opportunity of technology and innovation to reduce loss in the end to supply chain and continuously improve the customer service offering
• Management of key GK stakeholders including 3PL relationships & Union interactions at GK sites
• Operating a robust delivery network that is fit for the future and meets the needs of all trade channels
• Lead a KPI focused continuous improvement culture within the distribution network that is immersed in the long term sustainability of the supply chain minimising Greene Kings environmental supply chain footprints

Essential:

- 7 Years experience in Logistics or Operational Leadership Roles

- Direct logistics leadership experience

- Change Management experience

- Continuous Improvement leadership

- Primary and Secondary distribution

Strong financial and analytical skills

Desirable:

- Lean 6 Sigma

- CPC

- CILT qualification

- Site start up experience