Research & Development Manager - Asphalt Technology

"Excellent opportunity for Asphalt Technology specialist to head up sustainable innovation research and development projects for global market leader."

Midlands HO Hybrid Working

£Very Competitive + Car/Allowance + Bonus + Blue Chip Benefits

Are you a commercially focused project manager?

Do you have a technical understanding of the formulation of building products such as asphalt?

Would you like to lead a global R&D project to use sustainable materials in asphalt production?

If so, our client needs your skills.

They're a major global manufacturer of construction products focusing on reducing their carbon emissions. As such, they are investigating the use of sustainable materials, like bio-oil, to replace bitumen as the binder for their asphalt products.

So, although this role involves R&D Management, they're not looking for someone to perform the lab activities, as they have staff to do the detailed investigation work. The ideal candidate will be someone who understands asphalt technology and asphalt binders. Particularly, their chemical properties and constituents in order to see how bio-oils and other similar products could be successfully applied and give the same performance levels as bitumen.

This is an innovation role for a project manager who can oversee the whole process from ideation to innovation and then to market. As you can imagine, this covers a whole host of activities, including:

* Technical development

* Lab trials, assessment and analysis

* Pilot projects with manufacturing plants

* Certification and accreditation

* Launch to market

As such, you'll be skilled in relationship-building with internal and external bodies. This will likely include engaging with suppliers, customers, certification/regulatory bodies, academia, and production units.

Our client feels the ideal candidate must have experience and understanding of asphalt technology, bitumen and bituminous products/materials. In particular, they are keen to find a sustainable replacement for bitumen as the binder in their product.

So you'll have a degree in a technical discipline, and your background will need to involve asphalt but could be from various sources, such as:

* Building products manufacture

* Academia, e.g. PhD or research into construction materials

* Marketing

* Civil Engineering

* Chemical Engineering

Ultimately, our client sees this role as a continuous cycle of innovation and market launches, so they are looking for someone who can grow with the role and help to position the company for future success.

With a role like this, it's challenging to capture all the nuances in a single advert, so if you feel you have the skills and background required, please indicate your interest by emailing your CV, quoting reference LX 1236662 or calling us on 01905 381 320, so we can discuss it in more detail.

Health & Safety Manager

£40-50000 (DOE)+ Benefits

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Are you an experienced Health and Safety professional? 

Have you forged a successful career in a manufacturing or continuous process environment?

Would you like to take a key leadership role in a well-established company that is serious about improving their health and safety culture?

If so, you may be the person our client is looking for to take the reins of their health and safety operation across two sites in Milton Keynes and the East Midlands.

Our client operates a fast-moving, continuous process, converting operation which runs 24 hours a day, five days per week, on a three-shift system. As such, they are looking for someone with significant experience in managing the health and safety elements of that style of manufacturing operation. You’ll be based at their main site in Milton Keynes but will also need to spend some time at their sister site in the East Midlands.

It's our client’s mission to provide the safest workplaces possible, you’ll be an invaluable partner in helping each of their manufacturing sites reach their goals. You will challenge and inspire leadership teams to instil a world-class safety culture in every aspect, from behaviours to processes, with absolute determination for zero harm. Through your guidance, our client can ensure their standards meet industry certifications like 18001 & 45001.

And that’s the focus of this role. It’s about creating and promoting a behavioural health and safety culture across the organisation. And it will need your training, coaching and mentoring skills to influence this company-wide culture change.

Our client doesn’t view health and safety as a tick-box exercise. Instead, they want everyone in the company to understand their role in health and safety and elevate the topic to the front of everyone’s minds.

As such, you’ll be a well-educated, NEBOSH-qualified, chartered (or willing to work towards) IOSH Health and Safety professional. You’ll have had a continuous career in health and safety and have worked in a lean manufacturing environment. You’ll also have up-to-date knowledge of current UK legislation, including OSHAS 18001:2007.

Your personality and character will be essential to lead change and influence behaviours through coaching, training, and mentoring.
 

FINANCE DIRECTOR - MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING SECTOR

C€100000 Company Car, Bonus & Benefits including Relocation Assistance or Accommodation Allowance

Heidenheim, Baden Württemberg (Hybrid Working/Flexible Working)

Are you a Finance Director with a background in engineering and manufacturing? Do you have experience working in a multi-national/matrix structure? Would you like to take on a new position with career growth potential?

Our client in South Germany needs your skills.

They are a well-established engineering company, headquartered in the UK. Due to a change in the group structure, they are now looking for a Finance Director to lead the team at their main EU site in Germany.

As an experienced Finance Director, you'll already understand the detail of this role. In summary, you'll be managing the operational day-to-day financial transactions, KPIs, cash flow planning and forecasting through monthly reports and budgets that can be presented to the senior stakeholders including the MD, Sales Director, and Manufacturing Director. Senior management have also identified potential high-performing individuals in the finance team who they would like you to develop and mentor. Treasury accounting and related aspects will be covered at Group level so this is very much an operational Finance Director role.

The company currently also has a four-person shared service team, which supports other EU countries. Next year, this will fall under your responsibility, giving you scope to liaise with the other group companies across Europe.

You will be degree educated in business administration, accounting or (financial) controlling and an experienced Financial Controller/Finance Director. You will have relevant finance management experience gained within a European/global matrix manufacturing and engineering organisation. Your experience will include drawing up balance sheets in HGB and IFRS and SAP FI/CO. Understanding of German GAAP useful. Strong knowledge of MS Office applications including Excel, Power BI.

As for you, our client envisages you will be a German national with excellent English language skills. You'll be a confident presenter, as part of your role will be to deliver financial reports to the UK head office senior team. Initially, you'll need to be based from the German site full-time, but the role can become a hybrid with some days working from home.

In addition to the salary, our client is also offering a bonus, company car, and hybrid working - our client will assist with accommodation allowance for an apartment for the days when you are on site or alternatively our client will assist with your relocation to the region if you currently live outside the commuting zone.

As you can imagine, there are many other details to discuss, so please indicate your interest by emailing your CV, quoting reference LX 1140931

WORKS/GENERAL MANAGER -MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS

"An opportunity for an Engineering and Manufacturing/Production Process Operations professional to make a key contribution to the operational and strategic growth of a well-established business".

£50-60000 (Dependent on Experience) Benefits

Shropshire

Commutable from Telford, Market Drayton, Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Wellington, Kidderminster, Shrewsbury, Dudley, Walsall, Cannock, West Bromwich, Stourbridge

Do you need to buy more process equipment to increase productivity?

As an experienced Manufacturing Operations Manager, you know the answer to that question is "No. Absolutely not", because you've learned there is always spare capacity tied up in inefficient production processes.

And that's one of the core parts of this role for our client, who manufactures a range of automotive/motoring and agricultural consumable products.

Over the years, our client has built a successful business operating across three different markets and they now want to improve their operations to support future growth. So that's where you come in.

Using your experience of manufacturing liquid products, you'll be able to drive lean manufacturing and automation projects to open up their capacity. The company isn't familiar with lean tools, so you'll be starting with a blank sheet and be comfortable leading, mentoring and teaching your team the basics of 5S, 7 wastes, OEE, and visual management for a start.

Our client knows there is plenty of scope for improvement in their site and are keen to invest further in new process plant when modern manufacturing techniques are implemented and embedded in the shop floor.

As for your background, our client envisages you will hold a relevant engineering qualification - ideally HND/ degree level - and have experience in manufacturing liquid products. These could include drinks, dairy, chemicals, or paint manufacture or similar. Ideally, you will have a NEBOSH certificate, or at least an IOSH, as health and safety is a core focus on site.

Overall, our client wants you to bring hands-on professionalism to their manufacturing operations, which will be your full responsibility and where you will play a leading part in the company's future success.

It goes without saying that you will be highly numerate and analytical, an experienced user of Excel and Powerpoint and confident in preparing budgets including CAPEX with the associated ROI and business case justification. Previous experience of managing process plant design and upgrade would be highly advantageous.

There's plenty more detail to discuss on this role, so please indicate your interest by emailing your CV quoting reference LX 944996.

Commercial Director

"Third party contract logistics Commercial Strategist & Business Development Specialist required with track record within Ireland, UK & Northern European multi temperature solutions."

€Very Competitive Bonus, Car/Allowance & Benefits including Relocation Assistance

Belfast, Northern Ireland - Hybrid

Do you have a proven track record in commercial strategy, new business development and key account management within the Irish, UK and European transport and warehousing contract logistics sector?

Would you like to apply this experience within a highly successful and well-established Irish business? Then this role could be perfect for you.

We are seeking a Commercial Director who combines contract logistics experience with an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong network within the Ireland to UK and Ireland to European marketplace.

This is a newly created role to support unprecedented growth and customer demand, in part due to Brexit and due to planned expansion. This expansion includes the establishment of an additional new warehouse to support manufacturing supply chains across several industry sectors including pharmaceutical cold chain, multi temperature food, hi tech and automotive. Our client has warehousing, and transport operations already set up in Ireland close to the Northern Ireland border and the UK.

To support their future growth, they would like to bring on board a Commercial Director with experience in palletised logistics, particularly between the UK, Ireland, and Europe. As well as developing closer relationships with existing customers, you will also create and implement a sales and marketing strategy to target new customers.

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In addition, you will also have input in designing warehousing and transport solutions for customers, so your operational knowledge will be used extensively.

Brexit has presented many companies with challenges transporting between Ireland and the UK. Our client is ideally situated to help and advise customers on how to negotiate the new procedures. So, having detailed knowledge of the Irish and UK transport markets will be crucial to your success in the role.

You'll be based from their head office in Ireland as you will be a key member of the senior executive team, and our client is also happy to support your relocation if you're currently based elsewhere.

The Role

• Responsible for developing high-level relationships with new & existing customers, facilitating new business as a result
• Work with the commercial team to identify clients and opportunities for new business
• Develop strong working relationships with key decision-makers in target clients
• Facilitate the solutions design and business development process, supporting and guiding the commercial team with every aspect of senior client relations
• Manage senior client relationships once business is secured to ensure long-term profitability and growth
• Develop and implement commercial strategies according to company goals and objectives aiming to accelerate growth
• Conduct market analysis to create detailed strategic business plans on commercial opportunities (expansion, business development etc.)
• Understand the requirements of existing customers to ensure their needs are being met
• Act to acquire new customers and manage client relationships (new and existing)
• Collaborate with and coordinate diverse teams (marketing, sales, customer service etc.)
• Build and maintain profitable partnerships with key stakeholders
• Monitor performance of commercial activities using key metrics and prepare reports for senior management
• Assist in setting financial targets and budget development and monitoring

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience within a senior-level commercial role within the Irish Logistics industry with strong knowledge of the European Transport product
• Excellent network within the multi sector contract logistics across warehousing and transport sector
• Proven experience managing relationships with key clients
• In-depth understanding of market research methods and analysis
• Solid knowledge of performance reporting and financial/budgeting processes
• Commercial awareness partnered with a strategic mindset
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software (e.g., Salesforce)
• Graduate in business administration, finance, or relevant field; MSc/MA advantageous

In return our client is offering a competitive salary and a flexible bonus and benefits package plus the potential for equity.

Interested? If so, to start the confidential process, please submit your CV quoting reference LX 1138147 Telephone 01905 381320

Commercial Director

"Third party contract logistics Commercial Strategist & Business Development Specialist required with track record within Ireland, UK & Northern European multi temperature solutions."

€Very Competitive Bonus, Car/Allowance & Benefits Relocation Assistance

Dublin, Ireland - Hybrid

Do you have a proven track record in commercial strategy, new business development and key account management within the Irish, UK and European transport and warehousing contract logistics sector?

Would you like to apply this experience within a highly successful and well-established Irish business? Then this role could be perfect for you.

We are seeking a Commercial Director who combines contract logistics experience with an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong network within the Ireland to UK and Ireland to European marketplace.

This is a newly created role to support unprecedented growth and customer demand, in part due to Brexit and due to planned expansion. This expansion includes the establishment of an additional new warehouse to support manufacturing supply chains across several industry sectors including pharmaceutical cold chain, multi temperature food, hi tech and automotive. Our client has warehousing, and transport operations already set up in Ireland close to the Northern Ireland border and the UK.

To support their future growth, they would like to bring on board a Commercial Director with experience in palletised logistics, particularly between the UK, Ireland, and Europe. As well as developing closer relationships with existing customers, you will also create and implement a sales and marketing strategy to target new customers.

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In addition, you will also have input in designing warehousing and transport solutions for customers, so your operational knowledge will be used extensively.

Brexit has presented many companies with challenges transporting between Ireland and the UK. Our client is ideally situated to help and advise customers on how to negotiate the new procedures. So, having detailed knowledge of the Irish and UK transport markets will be crucial to your success in the role.

You'll be based from their head office in Ireland as you will be a key member of the senior executive team, and our client is also happy to support your relocation if you're currently based elsewhere.

The Role

• Responsible for developing high-level relationships with new & existing customers, facilitating new business as a result
• Work with the commercial team to identify clients and opportunities for new business
• Develop strong working relationships with key decision-makers in target clients
• Facilitate the solutions design and business development process, supporting and guiding the commercial team with every aspect of senior client relations
• Manage senior client relationships once business is secured to ensure long-term profitability and growth
• Develop and implement commercial strategies according to company goals and objectives aiming to accelerate growth
• Conduct market analysis to create detailed strategic business plans on commercial opportunities (expansion, business development etc.)
• Understand the requirements of existing customers to ensure their needs are being met
• Act to acquire new customers and manage client relationships (new and existing)
• Collaborate with and coordinate diverse teams (marketing, sales, customer service etc.)
• Build and maintain profitable partnerships with key stakeholders
• Monitor performance of commercial activities using key metrics and prepare reports for senior management
• Assist in setting financial targets and budget development and monitoring

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience within a senior-level commercial role within the Irish Logistics industry with strong knowledge of the European Transport product
• Excellent network within the multi sector contract logistics across warehousing and transport sector
• Proven experience managing relationships with key clients
• In-depth understanding of market research methods and analysis
• Solid knowledge of performance reporting and financial/budgeting processes
• Commercial awareness partnered with a strategic mindset
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software (e.g., Salesforce)
• Graduate in business administration, finance, or relevant field; MSc/MA advantageous

In return our client is offering a competitive salary and a flexible bonus and benefits package plus the potential for equity.

Interested? If so, to start the confidential process, please submit your CV quoting reference LX 1138147 Telephone 01905 381320

MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING MANAGER - FMCG DRINKS MANUFACTURER

"Experienced Engineering Manager to lead plant maintenance team at the UK division of global multinational in the FMCG food/drinks sector."

Salary: c£65-75000 (DOE) Bonus & Car Allowance Blue Chip Benefits

Milton Keynes

Commutable from Milton Keynes, Bedford, Kempston, Biggleswade, Sandy, Newport Pagnell, Stony Stratford, Dunstable, Luton, Wellingborough, Huntingdon, Northampton, Shefford, Letchworth. Leighton Buzzard, Houghton Regis.

Our client is a well-established UK division of a global multinational manufacturer within the food and drinks/beverages sector.

They are seeking an experienced Maintenance & Engineering Manager to lead a multi skilled engineering team of fifteen, including three supervisors, at their flagship UK site, which employs c120 people.

The Role:

Reporting to the Plant Director, you will lead a team of electricians and mechanical fitters and process control ensuring that plant equipment and maintenance systems are maintained, developed, and improved within a lean manufacturing and continuous improvement environment and culture. A key objective will be to improve reliability, PPM and OEE.

The focus will be on safety first and zero harm and as Maintenance & Engineering Manager you will proactively champion and promote this safe working culture ethos amongst your team and contractors.

You will lead the daily management of a production critical maintenance department within a FMCG, 24/7 manufacturing site.

Our client is therefore seeking a time served/HND/Degree qualified Engineering professional (electrical and/or mechanical) with a recent track record of engineering maintenance team senior leadership gained within a FMCG quality focused, manufacturing operation.

The Ideal Candidate:

• University Degree educated in Engineering
• Qualified in engineering with a good understanding of both mechanical engineering and electrical engineering. Qualifications in 18th edition/equivalent, IOSH, NEBOSH
• Your engineering & maintenance team management experience will be from a very high safety culture, FMCG food or beverage manufacturing/processing or similar environment.
• Experience using lean and continuous improvement techniques including root cause analysis and fault-finding techniques will be critical to success. Change and project management experience will therefore be highly advantageous.
• You will have experience of preparing and managing engineering budgets.
• An appreciation of a wide variety of engineering disciplines i.e. electrical, mechanical, chemical, process control and optimisation will be critical to success and credibility in this role.
• Excellent project management skills are essential as you will play a key role, on capital expenditure projects.
• A high level of IT literacy is essential i.e. Microsoft and maintenance management and process control systems such as Siemens, Alan Bradley etc
• You will be an excellent communicator both in written and verbal format with confidence, strong leadership presence, and technical and professional credibility.
• You will have a demonstrable track record of maintenance team leadership, motivation, and development, working closely with HR to produce competency matrices, training plans, talent identification, coaching and mentoring.
• You will be an adept at engaging at all levels from the maintenance team to senior management within a matrix structure, with well-honed persuasion and influencing skills.

To apply without delay, please email your CV, quoting reference LX 1187124

STRATEGIST - PROCUREMENT CATEGORY MANAGEMENT & PLANNING

£/€Very Competitive Bonus Blue Chip Benefits

Location: Flexible/Hybrid Role - UK, Netherlands, or Germany

"It's a slightly unusual role".

And that's a great way of summarising this position for our client. They're a well-established organisation in the specialist renewables and power generation industry that wants to become "best-in-class" in terms of its procurement process.

As part of this strategic development plan, they would like to appoint a Category Manager Specialist to sit within their large pan European procurement team. The main focus of this role is to work alongside each Category Manager to help them develop longer-term procurement strategies for each category.

As such, you'll be mentoring, coaching, and developing the category management team to help them think differently and innovate new ideas. This may take the form of working one-to-one with the managers or running workshops to create an open culture of collaboration between the team.

So, they're looking for a category management expert who's used to working in a blue-chip, world-class procurement function and can bring new ideas into the company. Experience of working in the power generation industry is not essential, and they're open to considering candidates from any highly regulated industry in the public or commercial sector such as utilities, defence, aerospace, chemicals, automotive, FMCG as long as it's within a multinational matrix structure with a substantial procurement and category management function. Candidates who combine in house and leading procurement consultancy backgrounds would also be very interesting

Your personality will be a deciding factor in this role, as you'll need the drive and desire to develop a high-performing team. You'll be a natural people-person who can connect with colleagues to help them become the best versions of themselves. In addition, you'll have the vision and the presentation skills to convey it to the team and get them excited about the levels they can achieve. Career development prospects are excellent.

This role can be based at any of our client's business units in the UK (North West or Buckinghamshire), Germany (Lower Saxony), and the Netherlands (Overijssel).

Candidates should be university degree/Masters degree educated ideally with a professional procurement/purchasing qualification such as CIPS or equivalent.

It really is a unique role, but it's going to be a rewarding one for the right candidate. As you can imagine, there's plenty more detail to discuss about this role, so please indicate your interest by emailing your CV, quoting reference LX 1175876

RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT

£Very Competitive Benefits Commission/Bonus

Nr Pershore, Worcestershire

What's your mental picture when you think of a Recruitment Consultant?

You'll probably think of a power-dressing, sales beast with an expensive watch and loud voice who uses phrases like 'Work hard, play hard' and 'Go hard or go home'.

If you fancy a career in recruitment based on that picture, then you're not for us. Sorry, but we need someone very different.

Why?

Because we're the type of recruitment agency that uses the word 'professional' in its purest sense. During the past thirty-five years, we've built our business by giving our customers a high-quality, professional service. It's a simple but effective policy as they keep coming back to us for their recruitment requirements.

We now need to expand our team and want to invest in someone like you to become a successful and professional recruitment consultant. And we prefer the word 'invest' than 'train' because, like all good investments, we're in it for the long term and know that we have to allow time for our investment to mature.

Our first investment will be to develop you for your future career in recruitment. This includes our own in-house and online learning courses to support you plus external recruitment coaching and training with some of the UK's best recruitment trainers.

While you're learning the theory through these highly structured courses, we will give you practical experience by placing you alongside an experienced recruitment consultant. There's no substitute for practical learning and having that mentor to guide you through the recruitment process is a crucial part of your development.

And we know all of that learning takes time, so we have realistic expectations that you will focus your first three to six months on education, not billing. Our experience tells us that the billing takes care of itself in the future if we get the learning part right.

As for your background, we expect you to be degree qualified in a business or technical discipline and have a desire to work in a sales-based role. Like all sales roles, your personality will dictate your success and having natural confidence with the ability to communicate clearly and maturely with people will be critical to your career.

With much of our training being in-house via local training providers or via webinar, you will need to live within a commutable distance of our offices near Worcester, so possible locations could include Worcester, Cheltenham, Pershore, Gloucester, Warwick, Stratford, Kidderminster, Droitwich or Stourbridge, Hereford, Ledbury, Evesham, Malvern, Redditch, Alcester, Bromsgrove, Stourport.

TECHNICAL MANAGER - CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY
"High profile role for commercially astute, technical leader and concrete technology specialist to join blue chip multinational at a prestigious customer site."

£Very Competitive Bonus Blue Chip Benefits

Cumbria/Lake District

As an expert in concrete, you'll have already laid the foundations of your career and built a library of knowledge and experience. But would you like to extend your skills even further?

Putting aside the terrible puns, our client is offering the rare opportunity for someone with your ability to join a unique, long-term project at their site in Cumbria.

If we say they're providing concrete, made to exacting standards, to their client in the nuclear industry, you don't need to be a genius to fill in the blanks of the companies involved.

It's a long-term supply contract which should provide you with enough job security to consider relocating to the region if you live outside a commutable zone. Plus, it has a high level of prestige with the instantly recognisable organisations you'll be working for who could catapult your career to new highs.

So, as the Technical Manager, you'll lead a small team of six technicians at the concrete manufacturing plant. The overview of the role is to provide expert knowledge and technical support to the sales and operational teams regarding customer specifications and product manufacture/delivery.

Given the construction projects involve, you can imagine that ensuring the quality and specification of the concrete is critical. So this is an active role where you'll be a visible presence in the manufacturing plant and on-site at the end user's facility. You won't be stationed in a lab, crunching data all day, as you'll provide technical support and advice to main contractors and engineers.

As Technical Manager, you'll already have a solid working knowledge of aggregates and Ready Mix (RMX) concrete products and their applications. Plus, you'll be familiar with EN206 standards and specifications.

Qualifications-wise, you'll likely have a University Certificate or Diploma in Concrete Studies, City and Guilds Concrete Technology and Construction (similar). But, most importantly, you'll thoroughly understand the concrete production process and be confident in communicating with engineers and technicians at all levels.

In return, our client offers the kind of benefits package you'd expect from a company of their size and will help with your relocation if you live outside of the area.

As you can imagine, there are many other details to discuss. So please indicate your interest by emailing your CV, quoting reference LX 1209217

REGIONAL PRODUCTION OPERATIONS MANAGER -SOUTH EAST

"Multi-Site Transformational Change & Leadership Role for Engineering Professional"

C£90000 Car/Allowance 30% Bonus Blue Chip Benefits

Location: South East, Surrey, Sussex, Southern Home Counties

As an Operations Manager with a strong lean/CI skillset, would you relish the opportunity to transform a multi-site manufacturing business?

And we don't mean by tweaking a few things or doing a bit of 5S here and there. We're talking about the widescale implementation of modern manufacturing techniques across five businesses.

It's a job you can really get your teeth into and make huge improvements to this historic organisation, who have an excellent reputation in the construction industry and a highly rated product.

They've seen massive success during their life but know they can improve by replacing ingrained practices and behaviours with the latest techniques in lean manufacturing.

But it won't be easy as they've never embarked on a transformation project of this scale before. So, you'll need to draw on your previous successes to overcome resistance to change by teaching, mentoring, and coaching the individual factory managers and teams on each site.

As you can imagine, you must have a proven track record in delivering business transformation in a manufacturing environment. Ideally, construction materials, but it's not essential. Of more importance are your key strengths of tenacity, patience, and communication skills, as you'll be working with people at all levels of the organisation.

Our client is keen to see you demonstrate your knowledge of formal methodologies such as Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, 5S, Standard Work and Visual Management.

In addition to the transformation project, you should also have one eye on succession planning. The company are keen to invest in and train potential high-flyers within the workforce who can be the managers and leaders of tomorrow.

Ultimately, this role could progress to director level, giving you a personal goal to achieve as well. So please indicate your interest by emailing your CV, quoting reference LX 12088631

Supply Chain & Inventory Planning Coordinator - MRP & SAP Experience

“An exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced FMCG Logistics & Supply Chain Planning Coordinator to manage imported inventory, ensuring optimum in stock availability and on time in full order fulfilment.”
 
Salary c£30,000 - £36,000 (Dependent on experience) + Excellent Benefits
 
Location: Northampton, East Midlands (Hybrid Working)

Commutable from: Towcester, Wellingborough, Bedford, Corby, Coventry, Kettering, Milton Keynes, Peterborough, Royal Leamington Spa.

Our client is evolving the industrial packaging, packaging equipment solutions, consumables, spare parts and order fulfilment sectors through innovation, productivity, and trusted product brands. Its customer base is very varied and includes market leading ecommerce brands. With more than fifty years of packaging industry experience and a policy of global sourcing, they ensure customers stay at the forefront of the packaging product market. They have a reputation for exceeding customer expectations providing same day, next day Europe, and international shipping.

As a result of excellent business growth our client is seeking to strengthen its supply chain team with the appointment of a proactive Supply Chain & Inventory Planning Coordinator who prides themselves on working collaboratively within internal colleagues and suppliers to deliver exceptional levels of OTIF customer service.

To succeed as a proactive Supply Chain & Inventory Planning Coordinator within this fast-paced environment, you will have a confident, calm, highly visible, well organised, influential and positive “can do” personality with a proactive approach. Our client is undergoing a transformational change programme with the focus on continuous improvement so this is the perfect role for someone who wants to play a part in shaping a supply chain and developing their career within a rapidly expanding company.

The Role:

To provide efficient, accurate and optimum stock holding levels within JIT (Just in Time) delivery whilst ensuring that budgetary, quality and customer service targets are met. Candidates must be very confident with Excel and SAP and MRP systems as you will work from a sales and demand forecast to plan stock intake from international manufacturers and suppliers. Ultimately your role will be to ensure adequate stock availability to fulfil customer orders from stock within stringent service level targets.

Our client’s products come in all shapes and sizes so you will need to have a good understanding of sea freight container and road freight vehicle and pallet volumetrics when planning stock movements via road and sea. You will also require good knowledge of HMRC customs and inco terms for the movement of imports. Products are sourced from suppliers in the Far East, Europe and the USA so you will plan imports/inbound stock into our client’s warehouses in the UK and Europe. 95% of orders are fulfilled from these warehouses to customers. Therefore, you will also work closely with your colleagues in outbound despatch and logistics.
 
The ideal candidate:
• Well educated – A level/ HNC/ HND/ Degree level or equivalent NVQ level 3-4.
• Previous experience in stock management and forecasting using FIFO methodology.
• Demonstrable knowledge of inventory and logistics processes and systems.
• Experience of ERP systems software, specifically SAP.
• Knowledge of manufacturing MRP systems.
• Knowledge of import procedures and compliance requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical and communications skills at all levels and the ability to challenge effectively.
• High level of drive and enthusiasm.
• Capable of continually re-prioritising focus and resource with early identification of challenges and the proposal of their solutions.
• Knowledge of international trade regulations, HMRC import declarations. Incoterms.
• Understanding of freight movement processes including sea container and road freight pallet fill and similar volumetrics.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise and manage time effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure both individually and as part of a team.
 
In return our client offers a competitive base salary plus benefits including flexible working and hybrid working (3 days in the office and 2 days from home following full training)