Supply Chain Manager

AN INTRODUCTION TO RIVA PAOLETTI

Founded in 1973, Riva Paoletti are one of the UK’s largest suppliers of Soft Furnishings; including Bedding, Cushions, Curtains, Blinds and Throws. Our warm and friendly head office and main warehouse facility is based in the Leeds (LS14) area, just a few miles outside of the city centre. There is free on-site parking and we are easily accessible by various main bus routes.

Employees at Riva Paoletti can enjoy a competitive salary, employee discount scheme, 28 days annual leave, pension scheme, exceptional training/development and many other great benefits.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 / year

THE ROLE

Monday to Friday, with 45 hours of work per week. The primary duties are:

• Setting up and planning for new ranges coming into the business, bought by the buying team.
• Keeping a close eye on stock balances and making sure they are in line with demand.
• Keeping a critical path, making sure incoming shipments run smoothly and on time.
• Managing the shipment and consolidation of goods from the Far East.
• Working alongside and responsible for the merchandising assistant.
• Producing reports and statistics using computer software.
• Liaising between factories, internal departments and customers.
• Building and maintaining relationships with supply base (including occasional overseas travel).
• Passing invoices and working closely with the finance department.
• Making sure the quality of the product is in-line with company standards and suitable onward shipment to customers.

Candidates MUST (Essential):

• Be extremely good at working with statistics.
• Possess an ability to analyse data.
• Have strong commercial awareness.
• Be extremely organised with great attention to detail.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of stock systems along with MS Excel and similar PC programs.
• Have a minimum of 5 years experience in supply chain management, and (ideally) previous merchandising experience.

If you wish to apply for this role, please address your CV and Cover Letter to Justin Green (Managing Director). Please state your current notice period in your application.