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£45k-£70k
Typical base salary
12 wks
Replacement guarantee
End-to-end grip
Ask how they've improved availability, cost or lead times across the chain.
Supplier management
Probe how they've handled a difficult or failing supplier.
Data and planning
Supply chain runs on forecasting and data. Look for both rigour and judgement.
How to run the hire
1. Define the scope
Be clear on planning, procurement, logistics and the challenges they'll own.
2. Score for cost and service
Weight measurable improvement in availability, cost or lead time.
3. Source and screen
Approach candidates with relevant industry and scale experience.
4. Test with a scenario
Use a supplier failure or shortage to hear their approach.
5. Reference results
Confirm they improved the chain and managed suppliers well.
Fees typically run 18-22% of first-year salary, capped and agreed upfront.
Nothing is due until your hire starts.
Usually 5-9 weeks.
Industry and the breadth of the remit are the main variables.
A Supply Chain Manager oversees the flow of materials and goods - demand planning, procurement, supplier management, inventory and logistics.
They keep production supplied, control cost and lead times, and manage supplier relationships.
Procurement focuses on buying and suppliers. A Supply Chain Manager usually owns the wider flow - planning, inventory and logistics as well.
We scope the real breadth of your role.
Try: Tell me about a supply shortage you managed through.
How have you cut cost or lead time?
How do you handle a failing supplier? and How do you use data to plan?
A range including manufacturing, food, consumer goods and industrial.
We match industry and scale to your operation.
Tell us about your role and a specialist engineering recruiter will call you. No fee until your hire starts.
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