Supply Chain Director

SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS

At Lime Talent, we recognise the importance of finding a proficient Supply Chain Director to optimise your organisation’s end to end supply chain strategy. Based in London, we offer unparalleled expertise in director level roles within FMCG recruitment across the UK and internationally.

Finding a new Director for your leadership team can be a challenging task. It requires candidates with industry expertise, strategic foresight and strong leadership skills who also fit seamlessly into your company culture and strategic objectives. Having the right recruitment partner is crucial in this industry and with our wealth of experience, our team will assist in setting compelling talent attraction strategies and crafting competitive compensation packages to secure the best possible Supply Chain Director for your organisation.

Why Use Us?

Established in 2013, we have a track record in recruiting FMCG Supply Chain Directors for many blue-chip businesses as well as working with a range of fast-growing challenger brands. Our team members are FMCG recruitment specialists that ensure you will be working with someone who fully understands your brief.

 

You can see some of our clients below

Within Supply Chain Director we cover the following sub categories:

Food & Drink

Alcoholic Drinks

Health, Beauty & Personal Care

Consumer Products

Direct to Consumer & Subscription

What our clients say

  • “Lime Talent are responsive, flexible, honest and therefore very easy to work with. When I need support for trickier roles, then Lime are my first port of call and I always recommend them as they strike a good balance of challenge/blue chip from their network.”

    UK Country Manager | Tony’s Chocolonely

  • “Lime Talent have been a fantastic partner to me as I’ve built out the UK & Europe team for Who Gives a Crap. Their ability to get a quick understanding of our business, the needs I had for the roles and the calibre of Lime’s candidate pool has been invaluable. It’s allowed us to move quickly to build out a team from scratch, hiring roles across a range of functions including commercial, marketing, strategy & insights. I simply wouldn’t have been able to do this without Lime’s support & expertise!”

    MD UK & Europe | Who gives a crap

  • “Lime Talent have remained our trusted partners for the last 5 years. Most of our hires have come through Lime with the team clearly identifying the talent that have made the business successful so far. The candidates we receive are incredibly well filtered and we know before we meet them, that they will have the requisite calibre to succeed.”

    Managing Director | Itsu

  • “Lime Talent demonstrate a high degree of honesty and openness about the risks and considerations of placing specific people and you are continually assured they take a long-term approach to working with Ferrero. Highly recommended.”

    Customer Development Director | Ferrero

  • “Lime Talent made the process as easy as possible by providing well-screened candidates along with regular updates. They also provided clear guidance on the recruitment landscape that helped us position our role as attractive to candidates with the relevant skill set.”

    Marketing Manager | Windmill Organics

  • “Lime did a good job for us and I’ve enjoyed working with them on roles. Moved quickly and have been communicative, understanding our requirements on limited information.”

    CEO | Hackney Gelato

  • “The best recruitment business I’ve worked with. Highly recommended.”

    Founder | Holy Moly

DIRECTOR

Paul Jackson is co-founder of Lime Talent. He started his career in 2004 and has extensive experience placing senior Supply Chain, Buying, Technical and NPD candidates with some of the world’s leading consumer goods brands and exciting high growth startups.

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    Client Portfolio

    • Tony's Chocolonely
      Track Record
      We started working with Tony’s in 2018 to assist with their UK launch securing them:
      - UKI Head of Marketing
      - UK Head of Sales
      - UK Operations & Finance Manager
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      “I used Lime Talent in the very early days of our UK launch with the team helping me hire my (now) UK leadership team who are all still with us since 2018. "
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      "Lime Talent are responsive, flexible, honest and therefore very easy to work with. When I need support for trickier roles, then Lime are my first port of call and I always recommend them as they strike a good balance of challenge/blue chip from their network.” UK Country Manager
    • Danone
      Track Record
      Preferred supplier for roles within commercial and supply chain functions
    • who gives a crap
      Track Record
      Helping to build their EU team with roles including:
      - EU Head of Consumer
      - EU Head of Commercial
      - As well as various other roles
      Feedback
      “Lime Talent have been a fantastic partner to me as I've built out the UK & Europe team for Who Gives a Crap. Their ability to get a quick understanding of our business, the needs I had for the roles and the calibre of Lime's candidate pool has been invaluable. "
      Feedback
      "It's allowed us to move quickly to build out a team from scratch, hiring roles across a range of functions including commercial, marketing, strategy & insights. I simply wouldn't have been able to do this without Lime's support & expertise!" MD UK & Europe
    • L'Oreal
      Track Record
      Various projects from Manager to Director level within functions such as
      - eCommerce
      - Market Intelligence
      - Revenue Growth
      - Category Strategy
      - Business & Data analysis

    FAQ Section

    What does a Supply Chain Director do in an FMCG or consumer goods business?

    A Supply Chain Director oversees the end-to-end supply chain, ensuring products flow from production to retailer or consumer efficiently, cost-effectively and sustainably. Responsibilities typically include forecasting, planning, logistics, warehousing, procurement, S&OP, supplier management, inventory optimisation and risk mitigation. In challenger brands, the role is often hands-on, blending strategy with operational leadership.

    What skills are required for a Supply Chain Director?

    Businesses typically look for:

    • Strong leadership across planning, logistics and operations
    • Experience managing 3PLs, co-manufacturers and international supply networks
    • Commercial and financial acumen (cost-to-serve, budgeting, margin impact)
    • S&OP / IBP process ownership
    • Experience scaling systems and processes in high-growth environments
    • Ability to forecast accurately and manage demand volatility
    • Knowledge of sustainability, packaging, ERP systems and regulatory compliance

    What salary does a Supply Chain Director earn in the UK FMCG sector?

    Typical salary ranges are:

    • Supply Chain Director (Challenger / SME): £90,000–£130,000 + bonus
    • Supply Chain Director (Mid-size FMCG): £110,000–£150,000 + bonus + LTIP
    • Supply Chain Director (Blue-chip FMCG): £130,000–£180,000 + car + bonus + LTIP
      Roles with international complexity or full operational ownership often command higher packages.

    What industries or categories do Supply Chain Directors typically come from?

    Most FMCG supply chain leaders come from:

    • Food & beverage
    • Health & wellness
    • Beauty & personal care
    • Household goods
    • Manufacturing and logistics operations
      While category experience helps, many skills are highly transferable across consumer goods.

    Do Supply Chain Directors need manufacturing or technical experience?

    Not always. Some organisations prioritise:

    • Planning and forecasting strength
    • ERP or systems capability
    • Logistics optimisation
    • Proven experience managing outsourced operations or co-manufacturers
      In vertically integrated or highly technical categories, deeper operational or engineering knowledge may be required.

    How do Lime Talent recruit Supply Chain Directors?

    We run a specialist search process tailored to supply chain and operations within FMCG, including:

    • Market mapping across supply chain, operations, procurement and logistics
    • Competency-based assessment and technical screening
    • Salary benchmarking and role scoping
    • Fully curated shortlists with referencing
    • Support through offer negotiation and onboarding

    Lime Talent has placed Supply Chain Directors for both fast-growth challenger brands and established global FMCG organisations.

    Why do FMCG businesses partner with Lime Talent for supply chain leadership roles?

    Because supply chain in consumer goods requires leaders who can balance cost efficiency, operational resilience and customer service levels — all while supporting rapid growth. Lime Talent understands the unique complexities of FMCG supply chains, from working with co-packers to navigating retailer service requirements.

    How long does it take to hire a Supply Chain Director?

    Most searches take 4–8 weeks, depending on:

    • Required technical depth (e.g., S&OP, manufacturing, international logistics)
    • Supply chain complexity
    • Salary competitiveness
    • Candidate notice periods
      We can also support accelerated or interim searches.

    Can Lime Talent provide interim Supply Chain Directors or Operations Leaders?

    Yes — we frequently place interim:

    • Supply Chain Directors
    • Operations Managers / Heads of Operations
    • S&OP leads
    • Consultants for transformation or system implementations
      Interims are especially useful during growth stages, restructures or maternity cover.

    What size businesses does Lime Talent support for supply chain leadership roles?

    We recruit for:

    • VC/PE-backed challenger brands
    • SMEs and founder-led businesses
    • Mid-size FMCG brands scaling rapidly
    • Global FMCG groups with complex international footprints

    Our strongest niche is supporting high-growth consumer brands building their first senior supply chain leadership layer.

    Does Lime Talent recruit globally for Supply Chain Directors?

    Yes — while the UK is our core market, we support searches across Europe, North America, Australia and the Middle East, particularly for brands expanding internationally or centralising supply chain operations.