Fractional COO for Supply Chain
Supply chain leadership for operational excellence
Key Takeaways
- 1Fractional COOs work 1-3 days per week, providing senior expertise without full-time costs
- 2UK day rates range from £800 to £1400, depending on experience and sector
- 3Typical engagements save 50-70% compared to full-time executive hires
- 4Ideal for startups, scale-ups, and SMEs needing strategic leadership
- 5No employment overhead: no pension, NI, benefits, or notice periods
Supply Chain Expertise
Complex supply chains require specialized operational leadership. A fractional COO with supply chain experience brings expertise in procurement, logistics, and inventory optimization.
Vendor Management
Negotiate better terms, diversify supply sources, and build resilient vendor relationships. Your fractional COO implements procurement strategies that reduce risk and cost.
Logistics Optimization
Warehousing, fulfillment, shipping—your fractional COO optimizes logistics operations for efficiency, cost, and customer experience.
Building Resilience
Recent disruptions highlighted supply chain fragility. Your fractional COO builds resilience through diversification, contingency planning, and risk management.
Cost Comparison
Fractional vs Full-Time Executive
Your Potential Savings
£172k+
Time Allocation
How fractional executives spend their time
UK Fractional Executive Day Rates
Compare day rates across C-suite roles
Fractional vs Interim vs Full-Time
Choose the right engagement model
| Aspect | Fractional | Interim | Full-Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time Commitment | 1-3 days/week | 4-5 days/week | 5 days/week |
| Duration | Ongoing/flexible | 3-12 months | Permanent |
| Annual Cost | £50-150k | £150-300k | £200-400k+ |
| Best For | SMEs, startups, scale-ups | Crisis, transitions | Large enterprises |
| Flexibility | ★★★ High | ★★☆ Medium | ★☆☆ Low |
Costs are indicative UK market rates. Actual costs vary by role, experience, and sector.
Calculate Your Day Rate
Calculate Your Potential Income
Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. COO UK average day rate: £950.
BetaThis calculator provides rough estimates for illustration only. Actual rates and salaries vary based on location, experience, industry, and market conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
Specialist fractional executives combine senior leadership capability with deep domain expertise. They've typically spent years in a specific area (e.g., fintech, DevOps, PE-backed companies) and bring pattern recognition that generalists lack.
Industry Resources & Authority Links
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The Fractional Executive Trend
Industry data on the rise of fractional leadership
of executives who moved to fractional work report higher job satisfaction
Source: Harvard Business Review ↗Platform Stats
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📊 COO Market Snapshot
💰 COO Day Rates
Based on 2026 market data for UK COO roles.
