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Supply Chain Optimisation Specialist - 12 month FTC

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Paddington, Westminster, Greater London, England
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Paddington, Westminster, Greater London, England
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The Supply Chain Optimisation Specialist will support the E2E SC Transformation Programme by analyzing data for performance shortfalls, optimizing production planning, resolving data quality issues, and enhancing supply chain processes.
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We are a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, paper products and recycling services worldwide. Our Supply Chain teams are dedicated to shaping a cost-effective, flexible and secure supply chain. Their core objective is to navigate risks while maximising value for the business.

About the role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Optimisation Specialist on a fixed term basis for 12 months. In this role you will play a key supporting role in the delivery of the E2E SC Transformation Programme at mill and cluster level, focused on gathering, standardising and creating insight from data relating to shortfalls in performance or creating data-based answers and therefore solutions to problems identified in the programmes.

Key responsibilities:

  • Analyse and support execution of Supply Chain improvements
  • Loss Analysis (Data gathering and reconciliation), Network Optimisation, Master data compliance analysis
  • Production Planning Optimisation: Support for process review and implement change
  • Identify and drive resolution of data quality issues either directly or in conjunction with the Supply Chain, Data & IT support teams
  • Contribute to the delivery of the E2E SC Programme for specific programmes on time and according to expectations 
  • Analyse shipment data and tender proposals to model the best cost solutions.

About You:

  • Degree or equivalent experience
  • Evidence in implementing and managing diverse projects ideally in supply chain projects / Logistics initiatives in a transformational environment.
  • Understanding of logistics operations, inventory management, and supply chain processes, with an understanding of a multi-million pan-European market
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience in data analytics  reporting tools. Previous experience with systems such as ERP, TMS and/or an WMS will be a plus
  • Excellent organisational, problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to build strong trusting relationships and influence with cross functional and cross geographical stakeholders and teams
  • Fluency in English, and ideally another European language.

About us 

 

We’re DS Smith, the FTSE100 company who are redefining packaging for a changing world.  We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. Today, we operate in more than 30 different countries, proudly employing over 30,000 people, and supporting customers across sectors like FMCG, industrial, and e-commerce. We deliver on quality, service, innovation, and added value to deliver market-leading sustainable packaging solutions our customers need. Our industry needs to transform, and we’re building the team to drive change across Europe and North America.  

To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.  

Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria. 

Top Skills

Excel

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