Richmond is looking for a Head of Supply Chain, which may suit Defence Forces Veteran

Location: Parkwest Industrial Park, Dublin 12
Department: Supply Chain
Reporting to: Commercial Director

THE COMPANY
Richmond Marketing is an innovative trend-spotting and consumer-focused premium brand builder. We do more for our brands than just simply put stock on the shelves, we add value to brand owners, providing brands with the necessary tools they need to thrive in the Irish marketplace. We believe in hiring, developing and rewarding the best people while marketing brands with the X factor.

OUR MISSION

To become Irelands leading premium brand builder

We work in a way that is accountable, ensuring that the customer, consumer and the brands are at the heart of all our decisions. The commitment to continuously improve and the curiosity and willingness to challenge the status quo is highly valued within Richmond Marketing.

THE ROLE

This is an excellent opportunity to lead Richmond’s Supply Chain team and be at the heart of one of Ireland’s most exciting FMCG businesses. As Head of Supply Chain, you will oversee the key functions of Demand Planning, Supply Planning and Customer Collaboration.

• Manage and develop the Richmond Supply Chain strategy
• Responsible for the overall optimisation of the Supply Chain
• Responsible for managing our Supply Chain team and its development
• Responsible for strategic systems and IT related projects related to supply chain
• Liaising with Logistics to improve and optimise distribution
• Develop functionally to achieve positive supply chain outcomes
• Manage the supply chain relationships with Key Customers
• Manage the relationship with external storage and distribution partners
• 2 Direct Reports – Head of Supply Chain Planning & Customer Collaboration Manager – 5 Indirect reports

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ Years’ experience in Supply Chain Management or related senior supply chain role
• Experience working with ERP systems (Navision/SAP/Oracle etc)
• Team management experience
• Ability to manage and influence stakeholders at all levels of an organisation
• 3rd Level qualification in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
• Experience in an FMCG environment is an advantage

THE PERSON

• Energetic, driven individual with a proven work ethic
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent business and commercial acumen
• Proven leader with a positive outlook
• Analytical thinker, enjoys problem-solving
• Capable of handling and interpreting large amounts of complex data
• Flourishes in a busy environment and handles pressure calmly
• Energetic & enthusiastic approach to tasks especially when your team needs support
• Ability to manage and motivate their team effectively
• Team player

Richmond Marketing Unit 43 Parkwest, O’Casey Avenue, Nangor Road, Dublin 12, D12 Y8X7, Ireland
+353 623 3222 parkwest@richmondmarketing.com / www.richmondmarketing.com