Head of Supply Chain

FMCG / Consumer Goods

£80,000 – £100,000 + Shares

5 days per week, onsite in London

Ignite is excited to be partnering with a fast-growing FMCG brand in the search for a Head of Supply Chain. This is a pivotal leadership role within a business that is scaling rapidly, expanding its product portfolio, and strengthening its operational foundations to support the next stage of growth.

They are looking for a seasoned supply chain leader who can own and advise on the full end‑to‑end operation, from manufacturing strategy and supplier partnerships to forecasting, production, quality, logistics, cost optimisation and continuous improvement.

Sitting at the centre of the organisation, you will work closely with Founders, Operations, Finance, NPD, Commercial and external manufacturers to ensure products are made, moved and delivered with exceptional service, quality and margin discipline.

You will take responsibility for global supply planning, co‑manufacturing relationships, ingredient and packaging sourcing, capacity planning, NPD readiness, inventory accuracy, 3PL performance, cost management and the development of scalable processes that support international expansion. You will also lead and develop a team of 10, ensuring strong performance, capability building and operational excellence across the function.

If you are passionate about building world‑class supply chains, thrive in fast‑paced environments, and love solving complex operational challenges, this role offers the opportunity to make a huge impact in a brand with serious momentum.

What skills do you need?

⭐️ Proven experience in FMCG supply chain leadership, ideally through significant scale‑up phases (£20M to £80M+)

⭐️ Strong capability in production planning, forecasting and material management

⭐️ Experience managing co‑manufacturers, international suppliers and 3PL partners

⭐️ Deep understanding of quality, technical standards and regulatory compliance

⭐️ Strong commercial mindset, experience in cost control, COGS optimisation and margin management

⭐️ Confident working cross‑functionally and influencing at senior level

⭐️ Highly organised, process‑driven and solutions‑focused

⭐️ Experience leading a team (10+) and building a high‑performing supply chain function

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We would love to reply to all applications, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive, so if you do not hear back within 14 days unfortunately on this role it won’t be progressing. It is possible that the position could be in the process of closing, so chalk it up to bad timing. But, have no fear! There will be more opportunities. Follow us so you don’t miss them.