Supply Chain Manager

We are seeking a high performing  individual to join the Supply Chain Function to manage the Packaging & Grocery category, responsible for maintaining our packaging and grocery supply, as well as leading cross-functional teams to resolve supply related  issues. You will lead a team who are focused on operational procurement . This role reports  into the Associate Director of Supply Chain Operations. This is the perfect role for someone to elevate their career in supply chain, and has a passion for creating operational excellence.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Deliver absolute availability across our packaging and grocery lines to ensure operational continuity and customer satisfaction
• Review and manage internal and external storage capacities to balance cost with contingency planning
• Optimize inbound and inventory processes across our warehouse network, identifying efficiency gains while minimising the impact to our end to end operation
• Skillfully plan product transitions to manage the offboarding and onboarding of suppliers to minimise waste and customer impact.
• Launch new practices, challenging legacy tools and forecast accuracy to enhance the automation and precision of demand planning. Define new measures and reporting methods to promote data-driven decision making
• Build and own relationships with our suppliers to lever commercial benefit, partnering closely with the Strategic  Procurement team to strengthen our supply portfolio. Report on and manage supplier performance effectively to continuously improve the operational standard 
• Lead cross-functional project teams (Production, Logistics, Strategic Procurement) to ensure packaging and grocery lines are fit for purpose
• Your direct reports will take responsibility for purchasing, and day to day supplier management and continuous improvement to reduce cost, and protect us from shortages

• Adapt to an ever-changing growth environment and embrace change at pace to achieve defined outcomes. Role model how to ruthlessly prioritise tasks and deal with uncertainty. 
• Establish best practice and influence global teams with your ideas and feedback to improve tools and processes across multiple markets.

Who You Are:

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain/operations/project management
• FMCG/Operations background is a must, experience in packaging is preferred
• You are incredibly resilient and operate well under pressure
• You think on your feet and find quick and efficient solutions to resolve problems with minimal impact to internal and external stakeholders
• You are a self-starter, with a proactive attitude, and you embrace change
• You are a confident decision-maker and can challenge the status-quo with new ideas
• You have great communication skills
• You find the perfect balance between bigger picture thinking and digging for the detail 
• You are a role model that excites and motivates other team members with your passion for success
• Skilled in excel and data manipulation

What you will get in return:

● 70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes
● Company pension scheme
● Gym membership
● Bupa private medical insurance (including dental & family cover options)
● Mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme
● Dog friendly office! (London site only)
● Nursery support scheme
● Cycle to work scheme
● Group Life Assurance

Location: The HelloFresh Farm, 60 Worship Street, EC2A 2EZ, London 

To be considered for this role, you’ll need to have the independent right to work in the UK, as we're unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

Hybrid Working Policy
We offer a hybrid working policy for eligible roles, allowing flexibility to work from home and in the office. For more details on eligibility and how this applies to the role you're applying for, please consult with your recruiter.

Next steps: Your application will be reviewed and if successful, a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch within 2 weeks.

You are required to cooperate with HelloFresh in all health and safety matters. You are responsible for ensuring you take reasonable care of your own health, and safety as well as others who may be affected by the work activities you undertake. You must report incidents immediately and actively raise health and safety-related concerns to your Line Manager. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment, we will process Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks to the successful individual. Failure to disclose relevant information at application or throughout the process could affect your employment with the company. 

If you are currently a HelloFresh employee, please make sure you have discussed your application with your Line Manager.