Packaging Manager- Packaging Buyer – Packaging Procurement

About Us: Made in Manchester. Comfort, Quality, Creativity – The Common Thread!

·We are a dynamic and rapidly growing business, market leaders in a number of categories and proud to be one of the largest bedding suppliers in the UK, with an estimated 1 in 3 people sleeping on one of our pillows.

·You might not have heard of us, but you will no doubt have heard of the best-selling brands that we are proud licensed partners of, like Silentnight and Sealy.

We are offering a fantastic opportunity for a talented and motivated individual to join our dynamic buying team.

What else do you need to know?

·We’re a family business based in Manchester – 100% unique, we can’t be replaced or replicated, we have our own traditions and an inspiring entrepreneurial environment

·We’re very good at what we do – but we want to get even better

·We care – about our customers, about our people, about our brands – we do the right thing

Where does this role fit in?

• Manage all packaging across all departments and products categories.  This would include:

·Printed poly bags

·Card inserts

·Non-woven bags

·Heat seal bags

·Commodity shippers and cartons

·Printed shippers

• Work with multiple stakeholders such as purchasing, buying, demand management, design and marketing
• Gatekeeper for the project management of packaging and design in line with the critical path
• Overall lead and responsibility for packaging innovation, value engineering and cost saving.
• Responsible for attending print runs and final gold seal approval to ensure Brand consistency across ranges
• Purchasing of all packaging based off forecast and works orders
• Managing the digital and hard copy approvals of all packaging, from initial design to final sign off, ensuring consistency through all suppliers
• Control and report on all packaging projects from budgets to barriers for project progression.
• Ensuring artwork changes are managed and prioritised correctly in line with forecast and stock
• Track artwork code changes
• Brief in artwork updates into Dalim
• Have an understanding of commodities pricing, packaging tax, etc

 What will you need?  Skills and Experience

• ·Desire to thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, you will want to leave your mark and make a difference.
• Excellent organisational and multi-tasking skills. Able to prioritise workload across multiple projects to ensure deadlines are met, with an ability to multitask.
• First class communication skills, able to work cross functionally and build key relationships across departments.
• Laser-like attention to detail. You will have a relentless focus on ‘right first time’ delivery.
• Driving licence – requirement to travel between our office in Wilmslow and our office in Middleton

What do you want from us? We offer:

·Competitive salary dependent on experience (£35,000-£40,000 per annum)

·3pm finish on a Friday

·25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

·Employee discounts

·Great office environment, with a fun, collaborative, passionate team

·Life Assurance, 3x basic salary

·EAP and Mental Health First Aiders

·Virtual GP 24/7