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
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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.
