We're Nichols - the home of Vimto, and there is no other business quite like ours!
We have been making life taste better since 1908. Every day here is bursting with flavour – from the loved brands we’re proud to share with the world, to the energy, ambition and innovative ideas that fizz through our teams.
As well as our refreshingly different Vimto taste, our varied brand portfolio spans the still, carbonated, post-mix and frozen drinks categories – so you will find us in your local supermarket, pub and leisure outlet. We also work with the UK’s leading food manufacturers to provide a truly unique range of products that everyone loves.
At the heart of everything is our rich family heritage, an unrelenting ambition to keep innovating, and a true pride in who we are. This is a place where you can be yourself, speak up, and get stuck in. We celebrate the wins, cheer each other on and keep things fizzing with positivity. From leaders who listen to teammates who’ve always got your back, its work that feels as good as it tastes!
We take a refreshingly agile approach to how we work, combining the energy of being together in the office with the flexibility of working from home. You’ll be office-based three days a week, with core hours designed to help you balance work and home life.
Nichols is where serious fun meets real opportunities – and where work tastes better.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
The Supply Chain Manager (international) will lead a Team of 3 to drive the end-to-end supply chain for Nichols’ International Route to Market including both S&OE and S&OP processes, and the Export management involved in shipping 1500-2000 containers annually to Nichols’ customers.
The scope of the role includes Demand Planning, Supply Planning and Order Management, Logistics Execution and Customer Service, Supplier Relationship Management.
THE ROLE WILL INCLUDE:
- Develop Sales and Operations Planning processes for our International Route to Market and support the embedding of a cross functional meeting cycle to drive business decision, manage risks and mitigate supply-demand imbalances, and drive Customer Service.
- Manage the delivery of the production plan from co-packers / raw material suppliers in line with agreed processes and KPIs, manage governance through daily, Weekly (S&OE), Monthly and Quarterly performance reviews.
- Ensure identification, monitoring and reporting of assumptions, risks and opportunities related to the short, medium to long-term business targets.
- Manage relationship with 3PLs ensuring delivery of the service in line with contracts and KPIs, whilst achieving budget, delivering cost improvements and negotiating optimised shipping rates.
- Lead and develop the International Supply Chain Team ensuring we are driving our overall team performance
- Create, manage and track the Supply Chain Budget for the International Route to Market.
- Develop the end-to-end Supply Chain to deliver optimal value for our Customers.
- Leverage industry best practices and continuous improvement to continually enhance our Supply Chain processes.
- Develop operational and KPI dashboards to provide transparency and single source of truth across functional areas to ensure alignment and optimal results
- True business partnering and collaboration with both the commercial and wider operation teams.
ABOUT YOU‿
To make a splash in this role you will bring‿.
- Experience of working within International Export processes and Production Planning
- Leadership experience in driving performance and change through teams
- Strong understanding of S&OP best practices
- A strong leadership mindset, adept at building and coaching High Performing Teams
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills enabling strong stakeholder management across all levels of the business, and with Suppliers and Customers
- Capable of influencing, driving and implementing strategy & decisions through the business
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Resilience, tenacity, confidence and enthusiasm
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US:
No matter where you work in our business you will be entitled to a range of amazing benefits, here is a snapshot of what we can offer you:
- 25 days holiday (with opportunity to buy extra every year)
- Annual Bonus
- Save as you Earn Share Scheme
- Option to join our private medical cover scheme
- Enhanced Primary Carers leave and sick pay
AND LET’S NOT FORGET THE PERKS‿
We are also proud to offer:
- Holiday home stay
- Your birthday off work
- Free on site parking
- 1 day a year off work to volunteer in the community (you choose when and where)
- Help yourself to our drinks when at one of our sites
- Staff shop with discounts on our products
Apply now if you want a taste of a new career and join Nichols - Where work tastes better.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe diverse teams perform at their best, and we welcome people with different backgrounds, life experiences, perspectives and ways of thinking.
Our standard recruitment process for short-listed candidates typically includes an initial call with our Talent Advisor, followed by a first stage interview via Microsoft Teams and second stage interviews face to face. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process please feel free to contact us.
Any job offer is subject to an individual’s Right to Work in the UK.
Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas.
