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Principal Accountabilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive supply chain strategy aligned with the company’s overall objectives.
• Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain, including supply disruptions, regulatory changes, and market fluctuations.
• Oversee sourcing and procurement of raw materials, chemicals, and other supplies, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts and agreements to secure favourable terms.
• Expand tolling capabilities from currently “UK and Europe” to Middle East and Africa and support tolling capabilities of some of our products in ROW
• Manage logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution of chemical products.
• Optimize logistics networks to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery while minimizing environmental impact.
• Implement and maintain effective inventory management systems to ensure optimal stock levels.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, environmental, and industry-specific regulations and standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing supply chain team.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor supply chain performance, including cost, efficiency, and service levels.
• Drive the adoption of advanced technologies and digital tools to enhance supply chain efficiency and transparency.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and innovations in supply chain management, particularly within the chemical industry.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce the environmental impact of supply chain activities.
• Promote sustainable sourcing practices and work towards reducing the carbon footprint of logistics operations.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor supply chain performance, including cost, efficiency, and service levels.
• Drive the adoption of advanced technologies and digital tools to enhance supply chain efficiency and transparency.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and innovations in supply chain management, particularly within the chemical industry.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce the environmental impact of supply chain activities.
• Promote sustainable sourcing practices and work towards reducing the carbon footprint of logistics operations.

Nature and Scope of Working Relationships:

Working with:

• External supply and distribution partners to optimise the supply chain.
• Sales and Marketing Team for volume and production planning and customer related matters.
• Finance Team to support budget preparation, monthly and yearly accounts work and optimising the cash flow.
• Regulatory Affairs Team to ensure compliance of existing products and to actively co-operate on the compliance of new products.
• Management to jointly agree on the Supply Chain strategy and to provide regular updates on supply chain performance and strategic initiatives.
• Visit on a regular base our tollers and suppliers.

Skills, Knowledge, Experience:

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Chemical Engineering or a related field
• Degree in Chemistry is a bonus

Proven Experience of:

• Minimum of 10 -15 years in supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the agricultural chemical industry.
• Strong knowledge in supply chain best practices and regulatory requirements. Good knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes is an asset.
• Managing international supply chains, including sourcing, logistics, and distribution.
• Supply chain management software and ERP systems (preferably SAP).
• Sustainability practices and their application in supply chain management.

Skills:

• Excellent leadership and communication.
• Proven negotiation skills in international procurement.
• Strong analytical abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Team player mentality - Treating teammates with respect and valuing their contributions understanding the importance of diversity and inclusion.
• Problem-Solver - approaching challenges with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to organize own but also the Team’s workload in order to meet deadlines.
• Excellent English language skills.

Demonstrate:

• Joy working in a small but growing team.
• Passion for innovation, sustainability and contributing to a greener future.
• Strategic acumen to develop a future oriented and sustainable Supply Chain strategy.
• Commitment to adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Conviction to always act in a professional and ethical way, maintaining a high degree of confidentiality and integrity, promoting the activities of Nichino Europe at all times.

Location:

• Ideally, based in our Headquarter in Cambridge (home office is an option, too).

Closing date: 15 January 2026.