Senior Supply Chain Leader - Strategy, Planning & Logistics

Autajon Packaging; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Autajon Packaging in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead the end-to-end supply chain from order to delivery and align demand, procurement, planning and logistics to optimise service and cost. You will be instrumental in establishing robust S&OP processes and driving site-wide improvement initiatives.

The role requires a strong track record in manufacturing-led supply chains, with proven leadership across planning, procurement and logistics, plus excellent analytical

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Supply Chain, Planning, Operations or Logistics leadership.
• Strong understanding of demand planning, capacity analysis, procurement, inventory management, production planning and logistics.
• Experience leading Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong people leadership and stakeholder management capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end supply chain from customer order through to final delivery.
• Provide leadership across Procurement, Production Planning and Logistics teams.
• Develop supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives and future growth plans.
• Act as a key member of the Site Leadership Team.
• Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to balance demand, capacity and resources.
• Oversee production planning and scheduling to maximise service and efficiency.
• Manage inventory and raw material strategies to ensure continuity of supply while minimising working capital.
• Drive improvements in service levels, forecasting accuracy and operational performance.
• Optimize internal and external logistics operations, warehousing and transportation activities.
• Identify and remove process inefficiencies, reducing lead times and improving customer satisfaction.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
• Manage supply chain risks and ensure rapid resolution of operational challenges.
• Work closely with Commercial, Operations, Finance and Group Supply Chain teams.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Provide clear reporting and insight on supply chain performance, opportunities and risks.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Demand planning

Procurement

Inventory management

Logistics

Sales & Operations Planning

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Job description

Autajon Packaging in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead the end-to-end supply chain from order to delivery and align demand, procurement, planning and logistics to optimise service and cost. You will be instrumental in establishing robust S&OP processes and driving site-wide improvement initiatives.

The role requires a strong track record in manufacturing-led supply chains, with proven leadership across planning, procurement and logistics, plus excellent analytical