Supply Chain Supervisor

Competencies required for role

• IT Skills
• Strategic Planning
• Effective Communication Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Commercial Acumen
• Team Working

Cafea UK Values

Vision –    To be the most passionate coffee company, helping to build a better tomorrow. 

Mission – Using our expertise, innovation and insight to delight our customers, consumers and colleagues. 

Values –  We do the right thing. We act with Passion, Integrity, Innovation and Care.

Sustainability

• The post holder is committed to behaving in a responsible and accountable manner in all our actions.
• The post holder is committed to being responsible for the use of resources, protecting the environment and the living conditions of producers in our growing countries who are important to us. We understand the small changes we make will add up and help save our planet for future generations.

• From ethical sourcing through modern HR management to professional corporate governance the post holder will take our social responsibilities seriously and strive to contribute to a better future for all.

• The post holder is committed to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions, protecting the forests, defending the human rights of everyone in our supply chain and adhering to the highest ethical trading standards.

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

• Implement account sales plans appropriate for UK retail, out of home and convenience retail channel customers achieving volume & gross margin targets
• Conduct regular business reviews/meetings with relevant customer contacts to develop effective relationships and identify opportunities to grow Cafea UK business. Manage all negotiations including cost price increases, NPD launches, distribution and contract terms.
• Proactively maintain a network of key contacts at Buyer level and cross functionally such as technical, category, marketing, online and supply chain, and where possible leverage those partnerships to deliver growth
• Build a good understanding of our customers, including the key levers to achieve our business objectives and make recommendations to amend Cafea UK plan as appropriate
• Broaden the Cafea UK business by investigating and developing new business opportunities within UK wholesale and convenience market
• Be a category partner to our larger customers, providing category insight, market data and knowledge as required
• Support customer initiatives, especially in the areas of sustainability and digital marketing, to build relationships and secure long-term trading partnerships
• Review performance monthly ensuring volume and gross profit objectives are being achieved, and recommending appropriate action where not
• Work collaboratively with peers from other parts of Cafea UK and the Cafea Group to ensure the growth and success of the business, including contributing ideas and sharing knowledge and experiences
• Be an ambassador for the Cafea / Cafea UK business with our customers and in the wider UK market

Key Working Relationships 

• Line Manager
• Team Members
• Customers
• Suppliers
• Finance
• HR
• Sales
• Production
• Supply Chain
• Technical

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential 

• Self-starter and motivator, positive can-do attitude
• Excellent communicator and team player with superior influencing skills and established contacts within UK food retailing.
• Track record of achieving budget and demonstrating good business acumen and strong financial skills

• Highly organised but adaptable with a positive attitude to change.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and keep calm under significant pressure.
• High energy, passion, a high intellect and a will to win

Desirable 

• Educated to degree level or commensurate experience.
• A good standard of PC literacy
• Experience of Coffee Industry
• Be able to balance short-term actions with long term strategic growth of the Cafea company

HEALTH AND SAFETY

The post holder will be responsible for health and safety in the area under his/her control on a day-to-day basis, and must ensure as far as is reasonably practicable, that he/she is familiar with all relevant Health and Safety legislation and recommendations and these are observed within his/her areas of responsibility.  Attention is drawn particularly to the existence of the Company’s policy statement on Health and Safety at Work.  Any accident in the post holder’s area must be recorded in the accident book.

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and be subject to amendment in consultation with the post holder