Supply Chain Manager

An opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join a growing, international, privately owned packaging company.
 
BASIC SALARY: £60,000 - £70,000
 
BENEFITS:
· Pension Contribution
· Life Assurance
· 35 Days' Holiday including Bank Holidays
· Laptop
· Mobile Phone
 
LOCATION: Nottingham
 
COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Derby, Sheffield, Leeds, Leicester, Stoke-On-Trent, Lincoln, Sheffield
 
JOB DESCRIPTION: Supply Chain Manager, Logistics Manager, Procurement Manager - Premium Packaging Solutions
 
A newly created role, this is a high-impact leadership position and a key member of the Site Leadership Team. The role provides end-to-end ownership of the order-to-delivery process, ensuring effective alignment between customer demand, procurement, production planning, manufacturing capacity, logistics and warehouse operations.
 
As the Supply Chain Manager, you will provide integrated leadership across Customer Service, Procurement, Planning and Logistics functions, creating a single point of accountability for supply chain performance. The role will be instrumental in developing Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes, improving operational efficiency, supporting site consolidation activities and building the capabilities required to support future business growth
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supply Chain Manager, Logistics Manager, Procurement Manager - Premium Packaging Solutions
 
· Lead and optimise the end-to-end supply chain process from customer order receipt through to final delivery
· Provide leadership across Customer Service, Procurement, Production Planning, Logistics and Warehouse (internal and external) functions
· Support the integration of site consolidation and business growth initiatives through effective supply chain planning and execution.
· Lead the development and implementation of a robust Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
· Ensure alignment between customer demand forecasts, production capacity and resource availability
· Work closely with Commercial, Sales, Customer Service, Manufacturing and Finance teams to balance service, costs, inventory and operational performance objectives
· Ensure customer requirements are effectively translated into operational execution plans.
· Drive improvements in customer service performance, on-time delivery and order fulfilment
· Work closely with Procurement to ensure continuity of supply and effective supplier performance management
· Facilitate the development of the Master Production Schedule to ensure alignment between demand and manufacturing capability.
· Develop, monitor and drive supply chain performance indicators including service levels, inventory performance, planning adherence and logistics efficiency.
· Build strong relationships across Sales, Commercial, Operations, Finance and Group Functions.
 
PERSON SPECIFICATION: Supply Chain Manager, Logistics Manager, Procurement Manager - Premium Packaging Solutions
 
Ideally, you will have:
 
· Proven experience in a Supply Chain Manager, Logistics Manager, or Procurement Manager role.
· Experience of leading S&OP, demand planning and customer service functions within a manufacturing environment.
· Strong knowledge of supply chain management principles, inventory control, and logistics operations
· Experience with MRP systems and supply chain planning software.
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
· Excellent organisational skills
· Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
· Knowledge and experience of setting up supply chain processes  
· Good attention to detail skills and a strategic thinker
· Ambition and be results orientated
· Full driving license.
 
THE COMPANY:
 
As part of a larger family-owned packaging group with 42 sites across 12 countries in Europe, the United States and Asia, generating revenues in excess of €800 million and employing more than 4,200 people, we are an award-winning supplier specialising in the design and printing of custom folding carton packaging solutions.
 
PROSPECTS:
 
This role offers a significant opportunity for an ambitious and experienced professional seeking to develop their career within a growing, forward-thinking business that has a proven track record and clear plans for further growth.
 
We are looking for an individual who is driven to succeed and seeking an opportunity within a multinational organisation that offers significant autonomy, a willingness to invest, and ambitious growth plans.
 
It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain Lead, End-to End Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain Operations Manager, Supply Planning Manager, Operation & Supply Chain Manager, Manufacturing Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain Planning Manager, Demand Planner
 
INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.
 
Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.
 
Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.
 
REF: IP18698, Wallace Hind Selection