About The Team:
This role is responsible for ensuring the efficient & accurate movement & replenishment of stock within our production facility. As a SME, you will lead & manage a team of Stock Movement Shift Managers,  Supervisors & Controllers while optimising automation processes. You will also collaborate with global teams to address & resolve automation issues, ensuring an uninterrupted supply chain & timely delivery of meal kits to our customers.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Lead & Develop high performing teams,  Foster a collaborative & positive culture across shifts by implementing development plans, providing regular feedback, & role-modelling HelloFresh values.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Leverage data-driven insights to identify & implement process improvements in automation & inventory management, ensuring efficient stock movement & minimal downtime.
• Monitor & Anticipate Inventory Needs: Use automation tools to predict changes in demand, ensuring timely replenishment & avoiding inventory imbalances.
• Champion Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Lead initiatives that enhance stock movement efficiency, reduce waste, & improve accuracy, empowering team members to contribute ideas & solutions.
• Manage Risk & Escalate Appropriately: Quickly identify potential risks within inventory & supply chain processes, implementing mitigation strategies & escalating issues as needed.
• Track & Act on Performance Metrics: Use KPIs & data analytics to monitor team performance, identifying trends & taking corrective actions to meet or exceed targets.
• Effectively coordinating the replenishment service & support functions so that operations run smoothly.

Who You Are:

• Proven experience as an Automation SME, ideally with expertise in replenishment systems or similar automated processes.
• Strong knowledge of automation tools, technologies, & troubleshooting methodologies.
• Proven experience in replenishment planning, or supply chain operations.
• Proficiency in using inventory management software & tools, along with advanced Excel skills.
• Understanding of supply chain principles, including demand forecasting, inventory control, & logistics
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams & external partners.
• Strong leadership & team management skills, with the ability to motivate & develop a team.

What you will get in return:

• 70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes
• Company pension scheme
• Gym membership
• Bupa private medical insurance (including dental & family cover options)
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Mental health first aiders & an employee assistance programme
• Dog friendly office! (London site only)
• Nursery support scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Group Life Assurance

Location: HelloFresh, Unit 3 Chalker Wy, Banbury OX16 4XD

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am to 6pm

Next steps: Your application will be reviewed & if successful, a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch within 2 weeks.

You are required to cooperate with HelloFresh in all health & safety matters. You are responsible for ensuring you take reasonable care of your own health, & safety as well as others who may be affected by the work activities you undertake. You must report incidents immediately & actively raise health & safety-related concerns to your Line Manager. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe & secure environment, we will process Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks to the successful individual. Failure to disclose relevant information at application or throughout the process could affect your employment with the company. 

If you are currently a HelloFresh employee, please make sure you have discussed your application with your Line Manager.