Butternut Box
OperationsSystemsLead
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“Operations Systems Lead at Butternut Box. Skills: SAP utilisation, Inventory & Transaction Integrity, Master Data control, systematic processes, cross-functional coordination, stakeholder management, continuous improvement. operational heartbeat of our Operational systems. Owner of site SAP utilisation”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure our digital data perfectly mirrors our physical reality; optimise our processes as we scale; matching systematic movement for every physical movement; improving day-to-day efficiency and accuracy; accurate, systematic transactions occur for all stages of the physical process; continue to elevate the importance of this topic; convert compliance into a financial impact; effective management; compliance is below target or trending in the wrong direction; continuously audit improvements; reduce the friction of usage and compliance; improve controls to remove discrepancies; We strive for accurate records with the fewest number of steps; successful completion and full embedding within the day-to-day; increase system effectiveness and reduce manual processing tasks; high level of team engagement
Industry & Context.
balance immediate troubleshooting with long-term strategic projects; Self-Starter & Problem Solver; jump into the detail of the data to understand where the gaps are, what they mean and how to close them; spot problems early, and act without waiting for instruction
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
SAP utilisation, Inventory & Transaction Integrity, Master Data control within our Operations, high levels of compliance, Reduce the friction of system use, manage change across multiple shifts and sites, People leadership
Nice to Have
AI for improvements, human loop with AI, Squad Member owning the quality and accuracy, improving day-to-day efficiency and accuracy
What You'll Do.
operational heartbeat of our Operational systems
Owner of site SAP utilisation
chasing the numbers through the system
balance immediate troubleshooting with long-term strategic projects
optimise our processes
matching systematic movement for every physical movement
owner of Inventory & Transaction Integrity
Lead the team on the audit of transactions
Drive the reporting of systematic compliance
play a key role in Master Data control
Drive up & maintain high levels of compliance
highlight areas of improvement
coordinate and execute training
Reduce the friction of system use
Review and iterate our systematic processes
Explore new technologies or functionality
Explore automations and solutions
lead your team's performance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working cross-functionally with every system user; engaging with stakeholders of all levels; work with team leaders & department heads; coordinate and execute training; engage stakeholders and manage change; working with our SAP Engineering Team and our software suppliers; cross-functional bridge-builder; translate technical SAP requirements for stakeholders
Communication Scope
translate technical SAP requirements for stakeholders of all backgrounds
Process & Methodology
long-term strategic projects, manage change across multiple shifts and sites, follow it through to successful completion and full embedding
Full Job Description
Role: Operations Systems Lead Career Step Level: Step level 3 Location: Blyth, Worksop Work arrangement: Full-time onsite 📣A bit about the role You will be the operational heartbeat of our Operational systems, spanning Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Order Fulfilment, reporting into the Demand Manager and working cross-functionally with every system user across our UK sites (Rudie’s Kitchen and Ace’s Pantry) and our site in Poland (Sam’s Kitchen). This is a key role sitting at the intersection of supply chain, finance, warehouse, fulfilment and production. You will be the Ultimate Owner of site SAP utilisation, tasked with "chasing the numbers" through the system to ensure our digital data perfectly mirrors our physical reality. You’ll balance immediate troubleshooting with long-term strategic projects to optimise our processes as we scale. Your north star is a matching systematic movement for every physical movement in our Operation. 🔎 A bit about you We are looking for a proactive, system-savvy specialist who views SAP as a tool for excellence rather than just a database. You understand that a missed transaction isn’t just a data error, it’s a ripple effect that impacts our P&L and our ability to deliver great service to our customers. You will work on system optimisations, efficiencies and Automations. Butternut is a company that embraces AI for improvements, but always keeps a human loop, meaning you should be excited and passionate about the use of AI, but build processes with a Squad Member owning the quality and accuracy, and with the goal of improving day-to-day efficiency and accuracy A bit more detail In this role, you can expect to… Be the owner of Inventory & Transaction Integrity Lead the team on the audit of transactions across our warehouse, fulfilment and production operations in both Kitchens, ensuring accurate, systematic transactions occur for all stages of the physical process. Drive the reporting of systematic compliance at a team, site and gr
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