Northwood is a family-owned group of associated companies that provide the manufacturing, supply and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both the away-from-home and consumer market.
Our mission is to be the market-leading partner of choice in the away from home tissue industry. One of only a small handful of companies in the UK market that is fully vertically integrated; Northwood is involved at each point in the supply chain, from raw material supply, tissue and towel manufacturing, end-user product converting, storage and transportation.
Our remit is huge, with a portfolio of products covering two key systems brands, professional wiping, commodity, consumer paper and private label. We sell into a distribution network spanning the UK, Ireland and Europe, which in turn service markets such as healthcare, hospitality, hotels, engineering, janitorial, catering and education.
We are a highly successful, award-winning and ambitious business that has grown from a humble paper sales business to a market leader employing over 800 colleagues, across 11 sites in the UK and Spain.
We differentiate ourselves by excelling in product quality alongside market-leading service and sales support.
Join Northwood and underpin our data quality, governance, and reporting, and support the development of our Supply Chain!!
We'll welcome your expertise in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of supply chain data and systems, alongside supporting the Supply Chain Data Specialist in managing the product specification lifecycle, and KPI reporting.
On a typical day, you’ll be involved in:
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Maintaining accurate supply chain data across various systems and Northwood sites.
- Monitoring and improve data quality, including validation, cleansing, and resolving data-related issues.
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Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align data practices with business objectives and support data-driven decision-making.
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Managing supply chain data requirements for new products and raw materials.
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Ensuring all system data is correctly configured to support new product launches and product changes. Coordinate with planning, procurement, marketing, operations and technical teams to ensure data readiness.
- Identifying opportunities to improve data accuracy, system efficiency and reporting capability
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Supporting regular reporting and continuous development of supply chain KPIs enhanced data analysis.
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Company pension
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Life assurance
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Sick pay
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Free company products
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Free on-site parking
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Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts
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Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service
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Free early access to pay scheme
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Salary sacrifice schemes
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Employee referral scheme
We’re looking for:
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High levels of data accuracy
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Attention to detail, adaptability, and a proactive approach to continuous learning.
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Timely and well-controlled product originations and data changes.
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Reliable and well-maintained supply chain tools and reporting systems.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess data quality and identify improvement opportunities
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Knowledge of data governance frameworks and data quality tools
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Sound knowledge and experience using Microsoft Excel and similar applications.
At Northwood, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone is welcomed and respected. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.
