As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.
Position Title: Supply Chain Supervisor
Location: Preston, UK – Onsite
Position Overview
The Site Supply Chain Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and optimizing supply chain operations at a manufacturing site and distribution warehouse, with a focus on production scheduling, warehouse and inventory management and service levels. This includes coordinating production planning, managing material flow, ensuring efficient logistics, and driving process improvements. The role collaborates closely with internal teams to achieve operational efficiency and site-level performance goals.
Primary Responsibilities
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Oversee Production Scheduling and Raw Material Planning to meet customer demand while balancing stock targets.
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Ensure timely delivery of raw materials to production and finished goods to storage or distribution.
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Manage warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, and dispatch of materials and products, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
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Oversee site-level inbound and outbound logistics, including scheduling and transportation, ensuring cost-effective and timely deliveries.
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Analyze inventory data to identify trends and take corrective actions to optimize stock levels.
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Implement and monitor processes to ensure inventory accuracy and minimize discrepancies.
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Identify and implement improvements in supply chain and warehouse operations to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
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Lead and manage a team of 3–5 direct reports across planning, scheduling, warehouse, and logistics.
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Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including production downtime due to material availability, production schedule adherence, total inventory, and SIFOT.
Minimum Requirements
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Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, or a related field.
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3–5 years of experience in supply chain, warehouse, or logistics management within a manufacturing environment.
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Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
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Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) and barcoding/scanning tools.
Preferred Requirements
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Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
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Strong decision-making skills under dynamic conditions.
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Attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
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Ability to manage warehouse operations effectively.
H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.
H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.
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What We Do
H.B. Fuller is a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products to improve products and lives.
Your day probably begins and ends with us. Just about everywhere you look – including the windows through which you see and the magazines you read – you’ll find industrial adhesives and sealants produced by H.B. Fuller. Most likely, we made the glue holding together your cereal box, the seals that keep your refrigerator airtight, and the specialty adhesive in your baby’s disposable diaper. While our products are virtually invisible, they play a vital role in ensuring the quality and convenience of modern life. We take pride in working with our customers to add value.
At H.B. Fuller, we are committed to connecting what matters, bringing together people, products and processes that answer and solve some of the world's biggest adhesion challenges. Through our reliable, responsive technical service, we create lasting, rewarding connections with customers in the packaging, hygiene, electronic and assembly materials, automotive, paper converting, woodworking, construction, general assembly and consumer goods industries.
And, we are committed to building an environment where employees are engaged, challenged and given an opportunity to drive superior results. We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company. With long-term, profitable growth as the ultimate goal, we strive to cultivate an environment that offers stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities
