Alexander Lloyd are delighted to be partnering with a leading business in the global beauty industry on the hire of a Global Supply Chain Lead on an initial 6 month fixed term contract.

Applicants must be available immediately or at short notice.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, working closely with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to build accurate monthly forecasts for regular and promotional sales.
• Provide strategic direction to the Supply Chain Manager in volume forecasting, ensuring accurate demand planning.
• Oversee the planning for product launches, innovations, and promotional activities to ensure alignment with inventory and cost targets.
• Manage inventory reporting and stock provisioning in sync with financial reporting.
• Cultivate strong relationships with contract manufacturers and packaging suppliers, working alongside R&D and Procurement teams to ensure efficient production.
• Monitor supply chain performance metrics, reporting on KPIs, and identifying areas for improvement.
• Manage and develop a global team of 4.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience in supply chain management across key areas such as demand planning, inventory management, and logistics.
• Proven experience working with ERP systems (Netsuite would be a bonus).
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication abilities, with the capacity to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with a focus on prioritization and adaptability.
• Knowledge of working with contract manufacturers and international businesses is an advantage.
• Familiarity with analytical tools (e.g., PowerBI)

Please quote 51027 when calling Phill Stagg at Alexander Lloyd or email them at . This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is a leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Finance, Accountancy, Procurement & Supply Chain space from entry to c-suite level.