European Supply Chain Manager

We are looking for a European Supply Chain Manager to join our growing team at our Newton Aycliffe site. Who are INEOS Hygienics? Years of scientific product development have resulted in us having a fleet of in-house hygiene experts. Add a plethora of brilliant product engineers, and we deliver the right formula to bring the benefits of performance science to everyone, every day. We use science to create products that beat the market leaders, making life better for the people that use them. We are built on science, but we're bursting with passion, energy, and enthusiasm for what can be achieved. Our high-level liquids with antibacterial properties are designed to empower and protect, so you can handle anything. Don't just take our word for it - we are the official hygienic partner of some of the world's greatest sporting teams and athletes. INEOS Hygienics | Science + Performance The Opportunity If you thrive on a challenge and are prepared to push yourself, then INEOS’ open and non-hierarchical approach to business will give you the opportunity to shine. We value determination, responsibility, involvement, vibrancy, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Key Accountabilities (Including but not limited to): Customer service excellence, achieving world class standards in case fill, OTIF, achievement of plan and forecast accuracy. Lead the S&OP process, collaborating closely with stakeholders such as Sales, Commercial, Marketing & Operations etc to ensure all inputs are considered for effective supply and optimised operational performance. Production capacity planning to optimise manufacturing variance, labour recovery and asset utilisation. Reduce all internal/external Warehousing and supply chain related costs to as low as is practicable. Deliver world class levels of stock accuracy and inventory control across all storage locations, both internal and external. Determining optimum stock holding levels, optimising and balancing customer demand and SLOBS in finished goods, packaging and raw materials. Support the supply chain aspects of new product/customer onboarding, whether that be in-house or co-packed. About You: We are seeking an experienced European Supply Chain Manager. Additionally, the following are essential requirements for the role: A good understanding of supply chains – supplier, producer, customer flows and order to cash. Financially savvy with cost accounting and cost to serve understanding, able to spot cost down opportunities. Strong analytical skills, to analyse complex customer/forecast data and convert to high level business summaries and recommendations, spotting trends and patterns. Data driven, comfortable making decisions and taking managed risks. Understands commercial landscapes, demand planning and forecasting. Deep understanding of Logistics, Distribution etc Strong knowledge of SAP Strong understanding of the S&OP process and comfortable preparing data for executive decision making What We Offer Competitive salary Discretionary annual bonus plan Generous contributory pension Life assurance 25 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays Wide range of benefits including employee funded health care and high street and partner discounts Online health, fitness, and wellbeing hub Employee Assistance Programme offering a wide range of support services including counselling, financial support, legal services Cycle to Work Scheme INEOS is dedicated to the collective goal of getting to Net Zero by 2050. It drives our businesses; it is the foundation of all our decisions, and it underpins our innovation. We don’t want to wait for a solution, we want to help create it. We know the answer lies in moving towards it together - with our employees, partners, customers, and the communities we operate in. Our future is in our hands.