Job Description

Supply Chain Specialist


A bit about the role:


Butternut Box is looking for a Supply Chain Specialist to join the high-performing Supply Chain team. In this role, you will be responsible for one or more of our portfolio categories.


You'll play a pivotal role in supplier management, enabling our key operations to run smoothly by having the right stock and resolving any supply chain issues that arise. As we are a growing business, this will be a dynamic role which will also flex across our operations, giving the unique opportunity to have a full view of our total supply chain. From October this year we will become a multi production facility business and with that come a number of challenges and opportunities that we can't wait to get you stuck into.


You are dynamic, entrepreneurial and a self-starter who works proactively, is inquisitive and is excited about the opportunity to work in a rapidly scaling startup! We're looking for someone to come in and hit the ground running, bringing fresh ideas and enthusiasm to the team.


You will join an enthusiastic existing team within Supply Chain and will work cross-functionally across the whole operation. You will be working alongside an energetic team where your focus is to take full ownership of the supply chain of your categories. Some travel might be required on an ad hoc basis to our suppliers and Box Office (London).


Key responsibilities:


Stock Management


Taking direct responsibility for stock availability & waste within your categories
Planning when to call off stock, when to take deliveries based on production plans, fulfilment plans, forecast demand and capacity & agreed stock holding strategy for each category and market
Manage out of stocks/back in stocks communications
Providing purchase recommendation to our Procurement team based on balancing cover with cash tied up in stock
Share learnings from within your category with others in the team ensuring we are consistently striving for better as a team, and continuously improving how we operate


Analysis & Reporting


Perform weekly analysis of available inventory vs forecasted demand
Consistently reviewing the supply chain for improvement & implementing identified improvement activities aligned with key stakeholders
Supplier Performance monitoring, KPI management & reporting


Supplier & Category Management


Working with suppliers & Category Buyers to ensure suppliers comply with Butternut Box's delivery standards
Organise stock returns with suppliers and perform the necessary SAP adjustments
Placing orders with suppliers in line with contractual terms laid out
Working with NEPD to support innovation
Ordering supplier samples & responsible for their status
Lead new launches from a SC point of view
Chasing suppliers to determine delivery status
Identifying and resolving supply issues to avoid any impact on operations, customers & margin
Managing the import of goods from abroad if relevant
Working with the Procurement team to establish a category stock holding strategy & reporting on this
Working with the Category Buyers to understand the opportunities & risks in your category & working together on establishing mitigation strategies
Establishing efficient ways of working with suppliers & proposing any improvement processes to the Category Buyers
Working collaboratively with the Procurement & technical team to ensure one aligned approach to the suppliers


A bit about you


Previous experience in Supply Chain is essential
Experience working in the food manufacturing industry is essential
Experience with working with ERP systems like SAP
Resilient and work well under pressure
Organised with a keen eye for detail
Inquisitive, you seek answers where these might not be obvious
Flexible with a strong ability to adapt to changing priorities and needs of the business
Strong communication skills & enjoy problem solving
A team player
Creative with an open-minded approach, a hunger to learn and a desire for self-improvement
Passion for startups, e-commerce and dogs!


A bit about Butternut


At Butternut, we put the food back into dog food. We believe dogs deserve to eat the healthiest, most natural and tastiest food with none of the nasties. That's why we make freshly prepared dog food. Cooked like you would at home. Delivered in perfect portions.


We want to change the pet food industry for the better helping dogs live healthier, happier and longer lives whilst leaving humans smiling after every interaction.


We have come a long way since our co-founders (Kevin & David) hand-delivered the first Butternut Box. We are on a mission to feed even more pets in the UK and our operations team and creating a robust and scalable supply chain have a vital part to play in this. That's where you come in.


What's In It For You?


Enjoy 257.5 hours of holiday per year (equivalent to 33 days holiday) Plus an extra day for each year of service (up to 5 days). 39 hours of pre-booked paws days to support good wellbeing and self care.(equivalent to 5 days) Unlock a 500 annual budget for personal learning and development.
Enhanced parental leave (52 weeks' maternity leave inclusive of 26 weeks fully paid and 6 weeks fully paid paternity/secondary leave)
Get discounted Private Medical Insurance with Vitality Healthcare.
Discounted Gym membership with "MyGymDiscounts" helping you stay fit and healthy
Satisfy your taste buds with subsidised food from a variety of street food vans, and of course, pay day pizza!
Treat your furry friend with an employee discount on Butternut Box.
Say goodbye to parking woes with free parking and electric car charging.
Team socials & events
Prepare for adorable office dog overload--meet Cleo, Paxo, Cali, Ronnie, Harvey, Milo, and many more!


*Holidays and Paws days are pro-rata for those working part time or job share


!! A few things to note:


There is no specific date this role will go down but we normally experience a high volume of applications so if you are interested we suggest applying as soon as possible.
This role is based in our office at our Rudie's kitchen in Blyth, Doncaster (just off the Junction of A1(M) and A614 Hill Top Roundabout, Blyth S81 8HG)
We aim to respond to all applicants personally. Our recruitment team is small so do bear with us.
Butternut Box is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.
We won't be using external recruitment agencies for support on this role.


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Job Type: Full-time


Schedule:


Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person