Buster + Punch
Supply Chain Manager
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Supply Chain Manager
Supply Chain Manager
Position
Supply Chain Manager
Location
Peterborough – City Centre
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum (DOE)
- Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday (hybrid working available)
- Holidays: 25 days per annum
- Other Benefits:
- Contribution to gym membership
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Salary exchange pension contribution
- Discount on the purchase of Company products
About the Company
Buster + Punch is a London-born home fashion brand, headquartered in Peterborough, England. Known for transforming ordinary home products into extraordinary, collectable items, we design items that extend the appreciation of everyday design.
Our core product lines include:
- Electricity (switches, dimmers, and sockets)
- Lighting
- Hardware (doors and cabinets)
- Legacy iconic items like custom motorcycles and whisky bars
We deliver to over 110 countries worldwide, prioritising efficient systems, forward planning, and rewarding employee achievements. As we continue to grow, we are committed to attracting and retaining top talent to drive our next stage of expansion.
About the Role
In this Supply Chain Manager position, you’ll contribute to the design, planning, and execution of our fast-moving, global supply chain. This role requires a systems-oriented thinker with a strong analytical background to not only execute processes but continuously refine and improve them.
If your strengths include:
- Understanding data and operational challenges,
- Optimising supply chain performance,
- Collaborating effectively across teams, you’ll thrive here.
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Responsibilities
Demand Planning & Forecasting
- Maintain accurate forecasts while managing exception reports and analysing discrepancies.
- Work with NPD (New Product Development), discontinuations, and marketing initiatives to adjust forecasts.
- Support the Open-To-Buy process with the Senior Supply Chain Management team.
Replenishment System
- Review, refine, and optimise purchasing parameters across all product ranges.
- Maintain NetSuite and NetStock systems to ensure upward accuracy.
Purchasing & Supplier Coordination
- Verify scheduled purchase orders and ensure compliance with bespoke customer requirements.
- Liaise with suppliers to confirm production timelines and shipping dates.
- Align with Customer Service and Sales teams to prioritise needs.
Supplier Management
- Collaborate with overseas suppliers and the Buster + Punch China team for pilot and purchase orders.
- Review lead times, understand minimum order quantities (MOQ), and maintain lean supply chain practices.
- Proactively resolve operational issues such as capacity constraints, machine downtime, or resource fluctuations.
Shipping & Distribution
- Optimise use of sea freight preferences.
- Track and update ETD (Estimated Time of Departure) and ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) against service level agreements (SLAs).
Stock Holding Management
- Ensure optimal inventory levels to avoid stockouts for high-velocity products.
- Manage surplus or obsolete stock, developing plans to liquidate unsold items.
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Performance Management
- Track and address daily and weekly KPIs and dashboard exceptions.
- Develop and produce supply chain KPI reports and metrics.
Personal Attributes
- Capable of managing and influencing diverse stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Exhibits logical decision-making, reliability, and organizational ability
- Skilled in root cause analysis and problem-solving
- Detail-oriented, precise, and technically adept
- Maintains calm under pressure and delivers exceptional results
- Holds a high sense of integrity
Required Skills & Competencies
- Ability to communicate effectively across various stakeholder groups
- Attention to detail and meticulous processing
- Strong analytical and root-cause mindset for ongoing improvements
- Proficiency in extrapolating and interpreting large datasets
Work Experience Requirements
- 2+ years of supply chain management experience within fast-paced, high-volume retail or manufacturing environments
- Experience collaborating with Product Development teams for new product launches
- Ideally, familiar with supplying in Asia, India, or Europe
Education & Qualifications
- A degree is preferred but not essential
- GCSEs in Maths and English are required
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to travel overseas as required.
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