Lean Six Search has partnered with a pioneering and rapidly expanding business that's truly revolutionizing sustainable food production. They operate state-of-the-art sites and distribution networks across the Middle East, Europe, and Africa, and are on a mission to drive food security and operational excellence. They're now seeking a strategic and highly experienced Head of Supply Chain to take the reins of their entire supply chain ecosystem. A role that's all about optimizing every link within the supply chain ensuring superior efficiency, unwavering quality, and robust safety standards. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• This pivotal role demands expertise in procurement, leading strategic sourcing of specialized inputs and cultivation equipment, and building robust global supplier networks. 
• You'll master logistics and warehousing, optimizing cold chain management for fresh produce distribution. 
• Proven experience in cultivation operations, understanding growth cycles and handling perishables, is essential. 
• You'll also champion quality and health & safety, driving continuous improvement.
• Implement and enforce stringent standards across our entire supply chain including initial inputs and delicate post-harvest handling to final customer delivery. 
• Collaborate closely with cultivation and food safety teams, ensuring all produce consistently exceeds national and international regulations and customer specifications.
• Establis clear Quality KPIs and conduct rigorous audits to drive continuous improvement and guarantee product consistency.
• Instill a solid Health & Safety culture, ensuring compliance and best practices across all supply chain activities, from site machinery to transport. 
• Drive sustainable sourcing and logistics, focusing fiercely on reducing environmental impact, upholding ethical labor, and optimizing resource stewardship. 
• Integrate sustainability metrics to innovate and shrink our carbon footprint.
• Build, empower, and inspire a world-class supply chain team, fostering a culture of high performance, clear accountability, continuous learning, and seamless cross-functional teamwork.
• Provide strategic direction, set objectives, and conduct performance reviews developing the team's capabilities.

Who We're Searching For (Your Profile):

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related discipline. 
• A true hands-on leader with minimum of 5 years of progressive supply chain experience, specifically in a senior leadership capacity within the FMCG production sector.
• Solid grasp of international logistics, customs procedures, and the critical importance of cold chain management for fresh produce.
• Experience in implementing and optimizing ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced supply chain planning software.
• Exceptional analytical horsepower, with a knack for data-driven problem-solving and strategic decision-making.
• A  proactive natural leader with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing and engaging stakeholders at every level.
• Willingness to travel