Supply Chain Manager

Sonoco; Bradford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions company in Bradford seeks a Supply Chain Manager responsible for optimizing supply chain processes, ensuring timely delivery, and managing logistics operations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in delivery management and inventory control. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments. Join us to contribute to our efficient supply operations and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage capacity of demand through Sales and Operations Planning.
• Review and authorize production schedules for the shop floor.
• Develop existing supply chain processes and procedures.
• Balance customer demand with supply using MRP logic.
• Manage stock build for seasonal business.
• Maintain and improve Bill of Material accuracy.
• Maintain inventory stock at business plan levels.
• Resolve booking and system process flow issues.
• Control working capital through optimal inventory planning.
• Develop relationships between Customer Service, Sales Managers, and Production.
• Analyze supply chain issues.
• Order direct and indirect materials.
• Manage warehouse inventory on-site and off-site, including FLT contracts.
• Allocate and manage staff resources according to business demand.
• Manage staff training and discipline issues.
• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, safety, and logistics quality.
• Collaborate with purchasing to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Proactively resolve supply chain issues using IT systems.
• Prepare for and chair daily supply chain meetings.
• Maintain and report weekly and monthly KPIs.
• Conduct weekly commitment meetings to confirm plans.
• Prepare customer stock and label ordering information.
• Present supply chain performance confidently to customers.

Skills

On-time, in-full delivery to customers

Perfect Order

Working Capital management

Stock Level control

Schedule adherence

Inventory accuracy

Production work order accuracy

Master Data accuracy

Job description

Position: Supply Chain Manager

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, as a Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for identifying and securing new sources of recovered paper, as well as managing the flow of quality recovered paper to Sonoco paper mills in the region assigned. You will achieve the most cost-effective supply plans for all paper mills assigned to support. You will work closely with mill managers and other mill recovered materials personnel to maintain a high level of understanding of mill requirements. In conjunction with suppliers and mill personnel, you will coordinate and communicate all raw material downgrades and rejections to maintain quality.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage capacity of demand through Sales and Operations Planning
• Review and authorize production schedules for the shop floor
• Develop existing supply chain processes and procedures
• Balance customer demand with supply using MRP logic
• Manage stock build for seasonal business
• Maintain and improve Bill of Material accuracy
• Maintain inventory stock at business plan levels
• Resolve booking and system process flow issues
• Control working capital through optimal inventory planning
• Develop relationships between Customer Service, Sales Managers, and Production
• Analyze supply chain issues
• Order direct and indirect materials
• Manage warehouse inventory on-site and off-site, including FLT contracts
• Allocate and manage staff resources according to business demand
• Manage staff training and discipline issues
• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, safety, and logistics quality
• Collaborate with purchasing to identify cost-saving opportunities such as consignment stock and substitute materials
• Proactively resolve supply chain issues using IT systems
• Prepare for and chair daily supply chain meetings
• Maintain and report weekly and monthly KPIs
• Conduct weekly commitment meetings to confirm plans, line changeovers, and staffing for the following three weeks
• Prepare customer stock and label ordering information
• Present supply chain performance confidently to customers

This position is located in Bradford.

We’d Love To Hear From You If

You have experience with:

• On-time, in-full delivery to customers
• Perfect Order
• Working Capital management
• Stock Level control
• Schedule adherence
• Inventory accuracy
• Production work order accuracy
• Master Data accuracy

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.