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At Highland Spring, we're proud to be the number one water brand in the UK, supplying leading retailers from our two sites in Scotland.Every week, we move up to 17,000 pallets through our supply network, working with third-party logistics partners across rail freight, road transport and warehousing to deliver excellent service for our customers.We're now looking for a Group Supply Chain Manager to join our leadership team. Reporting to the Operations Director, this role will shape and lead our supply chain strategy, ensuring our network is optimised for service, efficiency and long-term growth.This is a senior leadership role with real influence across the business, partnering closely with customers, logistics providers and internal teams to deliver a resilient and high-performing supply chain.What you'll be responsible for:Supply Chain Strategy & Network OptimisationDesign and implement the group supply chain strategyOptimise the network to balance service, cost and operational efficiencyIdentify opportunities to improve logistics performance across the supply chainPlanning & ForecastingLead production and material supply planning across the groupDrive the demand and supply forecasting processOwn and develop the S&OP framework to support business performanceCustomer & Logistics DeliveryOversee customer logistics operations and customer service performanceBuild strong supply chain partnerships with key retail customersEnsure transport planning and service delivery meet customer expectationsThird-Party Logistics ManagementManage strategic relationships with logistics partners and 3PL providersLead contract design, negotiation and performance managementEnsure service, cost and operational standards are consistently deliveredLeadership & Team DevelopmentLead a diverse team across planning, logistics and customer supply chainDemonstrable experience in building high performing teams and cultureProvide clear direction and development opportunities for the teamContribute to the wider leadership of the business as part of the Group Senior Management TeamAbout YouWe're looking for a strong leader who combines strategic thinking with practical operational experience.You'll likely bring:Significant experience in supply chain leadership within FMCG or manufacturingExpertise in supply network planning and optimisationStrong experience in S&OP, forecasting and supply planningExperience designing and negotiating logistics and 3PL contractsA track record of building strong customer supply chain partnershipsDemonstrable experience in building high performing teams and cultureThe ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at senior levelOur values guide everything we do:We're a Team - we collaborate and support each other to succeedWe're Proud - of our brands, our products and the work we doWe Care - about our colleagues, our customers and our environmentWhy Highland Spring?Every drop of Highland Spring comes from the protected land of the Ochil Hills in Scotland, where we are proud guardians of more than 2,500 acres of natural landscape.Our people play a vital role in delivering that natural source water to customers across the UK — and our supply chain is a key part of that journey.If you're ready to shape the future of our supply network and play a key role in our continued growth, we would love to hear from you.#J-18808-Ljbffr