Manager, Value Chain Optimisation

This is an opportunity to influence how Sofina and our customers work together to drive performance, efficiency and sustainable growth. As Manager, Value Chain Optimisation, you'll connect Commercial, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain and Business Performance teams to identify opportunities, deliver improvements and create measurable value for both Sofina and our customers.

You'll own value chain optimisation programmes for key customer accounts, turning insight and data into actionable initiatives that improve service, reduce complexity, optimise costs and strengthen customer relationships.

Based in Leeds, this role will require regular travel to UK and Irish sites.

• Lead end-to-end Value Chain Optimisation (VCO) programmes for strategic customers.
• Identify and develop opportunities across manufacturing, forecasting, logistics, sourcing, packaging and operational efficiency.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align priorities and create actionable improvement plans.
• Build and manage a pipeline of opportunities, prioritising initiatives based on value, risk and feasibility.
• Use data and analysis to challenge assumptions, validate opportunities and support decision-making.
• Coordinate governance, milestones and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful delivery.
• Track benefit realisation and ensure improvements deliver measurable commercial and operational outcomes.
• Build trusted relationships with customers and internal stakeholders, creating a joined-up approach to value creation.

• Experienced in leading cross-functional transformation, continuous improvement or value creation programmes.
• Skilled in programme and project management, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Commercially aware, with a strong understanding of customer needs and business performance.
• Confident interpreting data and turning insight into practical recommendations.
• An effective communicator with strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Able to navigate manufacturing, supply chain and procurement environments.
• Comfortable challenging constructively and driving alignment across diverse teams.