Supply Chain Director

The role

"The Supply Chain Director is a strategic leadership role responsible for developing, transforming and scaling an integrated, commercially effective and operationally resilient supply chain function that supports Independent Food Company's business ambitions, multi-brand operations and continued geographical expansion.The role is accountable for establishing a forward-looking supply chain strategy encompassing strategic procurement, sourcing, supplier management, demand and supply planning, inventory governance, warehousing and logistics oversight, with a strong emphasis on commercial value creation, operational reliability, risk management and sustainable growth.A critical mandate of the role is to build a high-performing, future-ready supply chain department, establishing the appropriate structure, systems, processes, governance and decision-making frameworks needed to support rapid business growth without a corresponding increase in operational complexity or inefficiency.While the position is fundamentally strategic, the successful incumbent must be equally comfortable operating at a tactical level, particularly during periods of business transformation, rapid expansion, operational disruption or capability building. Key Responsibilities 1. Supply Chain Strategy & Business Growth Develop and execute an integrated supply chain strategy aligned with Independent Food Company’s business objectives, multi-brand operations and regional expansion plans. Assess existing supply chain capabilities, identify structural and operational gaps, and implement a transformation roadmap to support sustainable business growth. Establish scalable supply chain operating models, capacity plans and infrastructure requirements to support new restaurant openings and increasing business complexity. Anticipate market trends, supply risks and evolving business requirements, developing proactive strategies to ensure supply continuity and commercial competitiveness. Drive process optimisation, automation and digital transformation initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency, visibility, productivity and scalability..."