Supply Chain Manager

Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Department: Purchasing & Packaging

Job Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

The Creightons Plc group is made up of a select group of brands specialising in the creation of high-quality personal care and beauty products for the consumer and trade market. Potter + Moore Innovations Ltd is the key trading company based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire and focuses on the design, manufacture and distribution of product in its three key operating functions; Brands (owned), Private Label Supply and Contract Manufacturing. Our customer base ranges from key multiple drugstore, grocery and fashion retailers to premium brands and are supplied throughout the UK and growing international markets. We have a reputation for exceptional customer service, consistently leading the way forward in product and brand development and manufacturing resulting in Creightons Plc not only leading the way but setting standards.

Brands:

Ranging in format and market position within several key health + beauty categories including bath, shower and body care, skincare, haircare, well-being, male grooming, fine fragrance and baby. Our core award winning brands include Feather & Down, Balance Active Formula, T Zone, The Curl Company, Janina and Creightons.

Role Description:

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to join the Supply Chain Team in a rapidly growing business to help maximise the sales drive with existing and new customers. The fast-paced environment of the Health & Beauty industry means that this role will develop constantly, with new challenges arising every day within a business that is organically growing.

Role Responsibilities:

• Sales Analysis – interpret current and future sales information through EPOS / Customer supplied information. Keep on top of seasonality / trends to ensure we understand the sales profile on a product-by-product basis.
• Forecasting – preparation of sales forecasts which drive the manufacturing slots within PMI, to ensure all customers stay well supplied and sales are maximised.
• Reporting – Low Stock / High Stock analysis and reporting. Preparation of clear and concise stock summaries which will be shared business wide and challenged potentially at Director Level.
• Potential Future Stock Issues – highlight potential issues and look for / suggest improvements where possible in order to maximise sales opportunities.
• One off's / Promotional Activity – react to last minute demands from our customers by Analysing product stock positions, to suggest to the business what we can or cannot achieve.
• Develop relationships with our customers where possible, in order to educate ourselves on their processes so that we can better understand and model our internal processes around their demands.
• Manage Finished Goods Stock Levels through analysis of customer behaviours and flow through to our MRP & Planning system.
• Drive Internal Process improvements to enable the team focus to be on proactive engagement with customers.
• Management of a Supply Chain Graduate. Develop and nurture their career to maximise the team capability.

The Ideal Candidate Description:

• Excellent numerical skills: must be able to understand and advise on product costings.
• Exceptional organisational ability.
• Must be able to communicate across all levels of the business, from factory floor to Senior Directors & externally with Suppliers and Freight companies.
• Has commercial acumen and an understanding of business issues.
• Pivotal team player + has a collaborative approach.
• Ability to multi-task and work on multi-projects - skilled prioritiser.
• Deadline driven and motivated: self-starter; a "can-do" attitude,
• Successful within a fast-paced environment: responds well to pressure and change
• Professional, adaptable and flexible.

Experience & Qualifications:

• At least 5 years experience within a Supply Focused Role in FMCG Manufacturing.
• Highly proficient in MS Office systems including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Full Driving Licence

What We Can Offer You:

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: We believe in rewarding the hard work and dedication of our employees with a comprehensive compensation package. Our standard benefits include Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Employee Benefits Platform to name a few.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Be part of a vibrant, collaborative team where innovation and creativity are encouraged.
• Career Growth: Take advantage of clear career pathways, mentorship opportunities, and the chance to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
• Inclusive Culture: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives are valued, and everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

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