Supply Chain Manager

Wallace Hind Selection LTD; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Contribution

Life Assurance

35 Days' Holiday including Bank Hol |

Laptop

Mobile Phone

Job summary

Wallace Hind Selection LTD is recruiting for a Supply Chain Manager role in Nottingham, offering end-to-end ownership of the order-to-delivery process. You will lead Customer Service, Procurement, Planning and Logistics, driving S&OP and improvements in service, costs and inventory.

The role requires strong leadership across multiple functions within a manufacturing environment, with a focus on alignment of demand, capacity and resources to support growth and site consolidation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Supply Chain/Logistics/Procurement leadership role.
• Experience leading S&OP, demand planning and customer service in a manufacturing environment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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).
• Support site consolidation and business growth initiatives through effective 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 with Commercial, Sales, Customer Service, Manufacturing and Finance to balance service, costs, inventory and performance.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

S&OP leadership

Demand planning

Inventory control

MRP systems

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Strategic thinker

Driving license

Tools

MRP software

Job description

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:

• 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:

• 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

Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.