Supply Chain Optimisation Specialist

DS Smith; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company seeks a Supply Chain Optimisation Specialist to enhance operational efficiency through data analysis. This role involves data cleansing, performance insights, and collaborative planning for strategic improvements. An ideal candidate will have a business/supply chain degree and experience in supply chain roles, showcasing strong analytical skills. The company champions a diverse and inclusive workplace, inviting all candidates to apply for a role that contributes to sustainable packaging solutions.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Income protection

Employee assistance program

Cycle to work scheme

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain operations with a passion for uncovering new insights.
• Ability to interpret complex data and identify root causes.
• Experience working with large datasets to generate insights.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve data quality issues.
• Provide analytical insights to improve supply chain performance.
• Assess and optimize the supply chain portfolio.
• Collaborate cross-functionally for strategic planning.
• Develop improved scheduling processes with production teams.

Skills

Data-driven analysis

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/supply chain or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Optimisation Specialist to join our UK Packaging division, playing a key role in the continuous improvement of our Supply Chain function. In this role, you'll be responsible for gathering, standardising, and analysing data to uncover performance gaps and generate actionable insights. Your work will drive the optimisation of supply chain processes and contribute to strategic decision-making across the business.

Responsibilities

• Data Cleansing: Identify and drive resolution of data quality issues.
• Data & Performance Analysis: Provide analytical insights to enhance supply chain performance.
• Network Optimisation: Assess the current supply chain portfolio to drive improvements.
• Scenario Planning: Work cross-functionally with business leaders to create detailed plans for the 3-5yr horizon.
• Scheduling Optimisation: Collaborate with our production planning teams to develop improved ways of working.

We are looking for a data-driven individual with experience in supply chain operations and a passion for uncovering new insights. Your analytical mindset will allow you to interpret complex data, identify root causes, and prioritise problem-solving efforts. With excellent interpersonal skills, you'll be confident in influencing and collaborating with stakeholders across various business functions. Your ability to translate data into meaningful actions will be key to driving improvements in supply chain efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree within business/supply chain or equivalent business experience
• Previous experience of working in a Supply Chain role
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Extensive experience working with large, complex datasets to create actionable insights
• Understanding of statistical analysis and master data structures
• Knowledge of sub-regional markets, logistics operations, inventory management, and supply chain processes
• Previous experience working with relevant systems

About the Company

We are DS Smith, the company who are redefining packaging for a changing world. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. Today, we operate in more than 30 different countries, supporting customers across sectors like FMCG, industrial, and e-commerce. We deliver on quality, service, innovation, and added value to deliver market-leading sustainable packaging solutions our customers need. Our industry needs to transform, and we're building the team to drive change across Europe and North America. To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.

Benefits

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Employee assistance program
• Cycle to work scheme
• Shopping discounts