Export Specialist

A bit about the role.

Butternut Box is looking for an Export Specialist to join the high-performing Supply Chain team. You will report into the Export Lead and will work cross-functionally across the whole operation. You will be working alongside an energetic team where your focus is to take full ownership of the supply chain to your region. You will plan the exports, communicate the requirements to all stakeholders, ensure they are executed to a high standard, follow and report on progress on their route and complete all systematic transactions to match.

As we are a growing business, this will be a dynamic role which will also flex across our operations, giving the unique opportunity to have a full view of our total supply chain. From October this year we will become a multi production facility business and with that come a number of challenges and opportunities that we can’t wait to get you stuck into.

Some travel might be required on an ad hoc basis to the fulfilment centre in your region, Box Office or events.

Key responsibilities:

Export/Import Coordination

• Taking direct responsibility for stock availability & waste within your region
• Planning when to send stock based on production plans, fulfilment plans, forecast demand and capacity & agreed stock holding strategy for each category
• Manage out of stock/back in stock communications in your region
• Work closely with the Supply Chain Specialist to ensure stock availability isn’t an issue for your operation
• Coordinate with warehouse team and hauliers to ensure an minimum OTIF of 98.5%
• Ensure accuracy of issued paperwork by working closely with the Vet who issues the health certificates that accompany our loads to the regions
• Conduct the relevant SAP transactions to ensure an accurate systematic picture of stock
• Share learnings from within your category with others in the team ensuring we are consistently striving for better as a team, and continuously improving how we operate

Analysis & Reporting

• Perform weekly analysis of available inventory vs forecasted demand
• Consistently reviewing the supply chain for improvement & implementing identified improvement activities aligned with key stakeholders
• Supplier Performance monitoring, KPI management & reporting

Supplier & Category Management

• Working with SC Specialists & buyers to ensure their suppliers comply with Butternut Box’s delivery standards in your regions
• Organise stock returns and perform the necessary SAP adjustments
• Liaise with our hauliers to determine delivery status of trailers
• Identifying and resolving supply issues to avoid any impact on operations, customers & margin
• Working with the buying team and SC Coordinators to establish a category stock holding strategy & reporting on this
• Work with Regional Operations Managers to close the loop on Exports and maximise availability

A bit about you:

You are dynamic, entrepreneurial and a self-starter who works proactively, is inquisitive and is excited about the opportunity to work in a rapidly scaling startup! We’re looking for someone to come in and hit the ground running, bringing fresh ideas and enthusiasm to the team. You’ll play a pivotal role in supplier management, enabling our key operations to run smoothly by having the right stock and resolving any supply chain issues that arise.

• Experience in an Operational role (Warehouse, Fulfilment, Supply Chain or Production)
• Experience with working with SAP or equivalent ERP system
• A working knowledge of computer-based systems including eMail and Spreadsheets (we work with a lot of them!)
• Interest in learning and contributing to the improvement of our export/import operations
• Resilient and work well under pressure
• Organised with a keen eye for detail
• Inquisitive, you seek answers where these might not be obvious
• Flexible with a strong ability to adapt to changing priorities and needs of the business
• Strong communication skills & enjoy problem-solving
• A team player
• Creative with an open-minded approach, a hunger to learn and a desire for self-improvement

🐶  A bit about Butternut

At Butternut, we put the food back into dog food. We believe dogs deserve to eat the healthiest, most natural and tastiest food with none of the nasties. That’s why we make freshly prepared dog food. Cooked like you would at home. Delivered in perfect portions.

We want to change the pet food industry for the better helping dogs live healthier, happier and longer lives whilst leaving humans smiling after every interaction.

We have come a long way since our co-founders (Kevin & David) hand-delivered the first Butternut Box. We are on a mission to feed even more pets in the UK and our operations team and creating a robust and scalable supply chain have a vital part to play in this. That’s where you come in.

🥳What's In It For You?🥳

• Enjoy 257.5 hours of holiday per year (equivalent to 33 days holiday)*
• Plus an extra day for each year of service (up to 5 days).*
• 39 hours of pre-booked paws days to support good wellbeing and self care.* (equivalent to 5 days)
• Unlock a £500 annual budget for personal learning and development.
• Enhanced parental leave
• Get discounted Private Medical Insurance with Vitality Healthcare.
• Discounted Gym membership with “MyGymDiscounts” helping you stay fit and healthy
• Satisfy your taste buds with subsidised food from a variety of street food vans, and of course, pay day pizza!
• Treat your furry friend with an employee discount on Butternut Box.
• Say goodbye to parking woes with free parking and electric car charging.
• Team socials & events
• Prepare for adorable office dog overload—meet Cleo, Paxo, Cali, Ronnie, Harvey, Milo, and many more!

*Holidays and Paws days are pro-rata for those working part time or job share

 

!! A few things to note:

• There is no specific date this role will go down but we normally experience a high volume of applications so if you are interested we suggest applying as soon as possible.
• This role is 100% based in our kitchen in Blyth, Doncaster (just off the Junction of A1(M) and A614 Hill Top Roundabout, Blyth S81 8HG)
• We aim to respond to all applicants personally. Our recruitment team is small so do bear with us.
• Butternut Box is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.
• We won't be using external recruitment agencies for support on this role.

 

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