Job Description
We have been making life taste better since 1908. At the heart of everything is our rich family heritage, an unrelenting ambition to keep innovating, & a true pride in who we are. It is our team of talented people that make us. We are actively looking for difference & we are working hard to make sure all our practices are inclusive.
Our International division is a key strategic growth pillar of our business, which goes from strength to strength with consistent double digit growth. Vimto is enjoyed by families worldwide – across 73 countries – through a combination of export and local production. First exported to India in the 1920s, the high levels of brand awareness and consumption, particularly in the Middle East and Africa, are a clear indication of its popularity.
Worldwide, we produce carbonated, cordial, still and frozen products, sold in a range of flavours. Vimto is available in two branded formats, our red brand, which is our traditional format, and our purple brand, which is more closely aligned to the UK proposition. While the look, feel and recipe is adapted slightly to meet local consumer needs, the unique Vimto taste remains unchanged and enjoyed across the world.
Our international success is testament to our iconic and distinctive brand, and our strong strategic partnerships with our customers, some of which we are proud to have worked with for nearly 100 years. Continuing to expand our international presence remains a key strategic priority, and will be achieved through a combination of entering new territories and accelerating growth in existing markets. We continue to be committed to keeping both our customers and consumers happy, through the ambitious plans for our brand internationally.
THIS OPPORTUNITY:
The Supply Chain Manager (international) will lead a Team of 4 to drive the end-to-end supply chain for Nichols’ International Route to Market including Sales and Operations planning processes, and the Export management involved in shipping 1500-2000 containers annually to Nichols customers.
The scope of the role includes Demand Planning, Supply Planning and Order Management, Logistics Execution and Customer Service, Supplier Relationship Management.
RESPONSIBILITES:
- Develop Sales and Operations Planning processes for our International Route to Market and embed a cross functional S&OP monthly cycle to drive business decision, manage risks and mitigate supply-demand imbalances, and drive Customer Service.
- Manage the delivery of the production plan from co-packers / raw material suppliers in line with agreed processes and KPIs, Manage governance through daily, Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly performance reviews.
- Ensure identification, monitoring and reporting of assumptions, risks and opportunities related to the short, medium to long-term business targets.
- Manage relationship with 3PLs ensuring delivery of the service in line with contracts and KPIS, whilst achieving budget, delivering cost improvements and negotiating optimised shipping rates.
- Lead and develop the International Supply Chain Team ensuring we are driving our overall team performance
- Create, manage and track the Supply Chain Budget for the International Route to Market.
- Develop the end-to-end Supply Chain to deliver optimal value for our Customers.
- Leverage industry best practices and continuous improvement to continually enhance our Supply Chain processes
- Develop operational and KPI dashboards to provide transparency and single source of truth across functional areas to ensure alignment and optimal results
YOU WILL NEED:
- 5 years + working within International Export processes
- Experience of working within Production Planning
- Leadership experience in driving performance and change through teams
- Strong understanding of S&OP best practices
YOU WILL HAVE:
- Strong leadership mindset, adept at building and coaching High Performing Teams
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills enabling strong stakeholder management across all levels of the business, and with Suppliers and Customers
- Capable of influencing, driving and implementing strategy & decisions through the business
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Resilience, tenacity, confidence and enthusiasm
BENEFITS OF WORKING @VIMTO:
No matter where you work in our business you will be entitled to the following, and these are just some of the benefits of working @Vimto;
- 25 days holiday (with opportunity to buy extra every year)
- Private medical cover
- Your birthday off work
- 1 day a year off work to volunteer in the community (you choose when and where)
- A generous pension scheme
- Company car/ car allowance
- Annual Bonus
- Save as you Earn Share Scheme
Join us and #findyourdifferent
While our people tell us Nichols plc is a great place to work, we know we can do more. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are learning what this means every day.
We are striving to ensure we are building more diverse teams, we are at our best when we bring together our different life experiences, ways of thinking and individuality.
Any job offer is subject to an individual’s Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas.