Supply Chain Manager

Sonoco; Bradford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Bradford is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee the flow of recovered paper to mills. This role involves demand capacity management, logistics operations, and developing key relationships for effective inventory and order management. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong analytical abilities and a proactive approach to resolving supply chain issues. A commitment to operational excellence and customer service is essential. This position offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain management with a focus on delivery and inventory.
• Proven ability to manage logistics operations effectively.
• Strong analytical skills for supply chain issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage the flow of quality recovered paper to paper mills.
• Maintain and improve inventory stock at business plan levels.
• Develop relationships with Customer Service and Sales Managers.
• Report logistics operations and manage inbound and outbound processes.

Skills

On time in full delivery to customer

Perfect Order

Working Capital

Stock Levels

Schedule Adherence

Inventory accuracy

Production works 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 which assigned. Achieves the most cost-effective supply plans for all paper mills assigned to support. Works 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, is responsible for coordinating and communicating all raw material downgrades and rejections in an effort to keep quality at its best.

What you’ll be doing

• Capacity Management of demand through Sales and Operations Planning
• Review and authorize production schedules for shop floor use
• Development of existing supply chain processes and procedures
• Balance customer demand with supply using MRP logic
• Stock build management for seasonal business
• Maintain and improve Bill of Material accuracy
• Maintain inventory stock at business plan levels
• Resolving booking and system process flow issues
• Control working capital by optimal planning of inventory
• Develop relationships between Customer Service, Sales Managers and Production area
• Analysis of supply chain issues
• Order of direct and indirect materials
• Warehouse management of on-site and off-site inventory and FLT contract
• Allocating and managing staff resources according to business demand
• Managing staff training and discipline issues
• Responsible for inbound and outbound logistics operations, such as transportation, warehouse, safety and logistics quality management
• Work with purchasing to understand opportunities to eliminate cost through consignment stock and substitute materials
• A proactive problem solving approach to supply chain management issues, with an ability to resolve using IT systems.
• Prepare for and chair daily morning Supply Chain meeting
• Maintain and issue weekly and monthly KPI’s for the business
• Weekly commitment meeting to confirm plans, line change over’s, and crewing rosters for the following 3 weeks.
• Prepare customer stock and label ordering requirements information
• Confident presenting supply chain performance to customers

This position is located in Bradford.

We’d love to hear from you if

You have experience with the following:

• On time in full delivery to customer
• Perfect Order
• Working Capital
• Stock Levels
• Schedule Adherence
• Inventory accuracy
• Production works order accuracy
• Master Data accuracy

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.