Finance Director - APAC

"Lead finance teams in India, Thailand, Singapore and China, experience contract logistics greatness and shape regional strategy with your financial expertise".

Location: India or Thailand (Flexible/Hybrid/Remote)

Salary: c5-6 million INR 20% Bonus Private Healthcare for Family
Salary: 4.5 - 5.85 million Thai Baht 20% Bonus Private Healthcare for Family

Our client is a global multinational company majorly focused on contract logistics, delivering exceptional warehousing and logistics services across the entire APAC region. They are known for their innovative solutions and commitment to excellence, making them an ideal workplace for any ambitious finance professional.

As the Finance Director APAC, you will wield your strategic proficiency to work alongside our client's CXO and VP of Finance in the USA. You'll embody a hands-on approach to data analysis and drive the company's financial operations.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

* Overseeing all aspects of budgeting, forecasting, financial planning & analysis, IFRS GAAP reporting, and team management
* Leading an experience finance team comprising 4-5 direct reports and 10-13 indirect reports spread across India, Thailand, Singapore, and China
* Travelling as and when required for regional coordination and remote working.

Key Qualifications and Skills

* Bachelor's degree or above in Finance (preferably a Master's degree).
* Strong background in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
* Proficiency in a variety computerised accounting programmes.
* Experience in fund accounting, financial statements analysis, and interpretation.
* Expertise in managing small teams of employees and understanding the relevant regional legislation, policies, and procedures.
* Experience gained within a global multinational, ideally with US HQ.
* Experience gained within a multinational third party, contract logistics environment in APAC highly advantageous.
* Advanced Excel user, comfortable operating in an environment with multiple finance systems at present.
* Confidence and gravitas to contribute to strategic business planning at regional, country and individual business unit level whilst also happy to get into the operational detail of monthly/quarterly budgeting and financial processes.

You Should Apply If You Want To:

* Join a world-renowned company that treasures its employees and inspires excellence.
* Engage yourself in an inclusive workplace that cultivates creativity, teamwork, and innovation.
* Elevate your professional and personal growth with a corporate culture which encourages progress and education.
* Experience the freedom to work remotely and explore the top destinations in APAC.

Don't miss your chance to join a company that's invested in your success.

If you have the skills, experience and passion to thrive in this role, email your CV, quoting reference LX 1448395 or call us on 01905 381 320 for further information.

Finance Director - APAC

"Lead finance teams in India, Thailand, Singapore and China, experience contract logistics greatness and shape regional strategy with your financial expertise".

Location: India or Thailand (Flexible/Hybrid/Remote)

Salary: c5-6 million INR 20% Bonus Private Healthcare for Family
Salary: 4.5 - 5.85 million Thai Baht 20% Bonus Private Healthcare for Family

Our client is a global multinational company majorly focused on contract logistics, delivering exceptional warehousing and logistics services across the entire APAC region. They are known for their innovative solutions and commitment to excellence, making them an ideal workplace for any ambitious finance professional.

As the Finance Director APAC, you will wield your strategic proficiency to work alongside our client's CXO and VP of Finance in the USA. You'll embody a hands-on approach to data analysis and drive the company's financial operations.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

* Overseeing all aspects of budgeting, forecasting, financial planning & analysis, IFRS GAAP reporting, and team management
* Leading an experience finance team comprising 4-5 direct reports and 10-13 indirect reports spread across India, Thailand, Singapore, and China
* Travelling as and when required for regional coordination and remote working.

Key Qualifications and Skills

* Bachelor's degree or above in Finance (preferably a Master's degree).
* Strong background in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
* Proficiency in a variety computerised accounting programmes.
* Experience in fund accounting, financial statements analysis, and interpretation.
* Expertise in managing small teams of employees and understanding the relevant regional legislation, policies, and procedures.
* Experience gained within a global multinational, ideally with US HQ.
* Experience gained within a multinational third party, contract logistics environment in APAC highly advantageous.
* Advanced Excel user, comfortable operating in an environment with multiple finance systems at present.
* Confidence and gravitas to contribute to strategic business planning at regional, country and individual business unit level whilst also happy to get into the operational detail of monthly/quarterly budgeting and financial processes.

You Should Apply If You Want To:

* Join a world-renowned company that treasures its employees and inspires excellence.
* Engage yourself in an inclusive workplace that cultivates creativity, teamwork, and innovation.
* Elevate your professional and personal growth with a corporate culture which encourages progress and education.
* Experience the freedom to work remotely and explore the top destinations in APAC.

Don't miss your chance to join a company that's invested in your success.

If you have the skills, experience and passion to thrive in this role, email your CV, quoting reference LX 1448395 or call us on 01905 381 320 for further information.

Finance Director - APAC

"Lead finance teams in India, Thailand, Singapore and China, experience contract logistics greatness and shape regional strategy with your financial expertise".

Location: India or Thailand (Flexible/Hybrid/Remote)

Salary: c5-6 million INR 20% Bonus Private Healthcare for Family
Salary: 4.5 - 5.85 million Thai Baht 20% Bonus Private Healthcare for Family

Our client is a global multinational company majorly focused on contract logistics, delivering exceptional warehousing and logistics services across the entire APAC region. They are known for their innovative solutions and commitment to excellence, making them an ideal workplace for any ambitious finance professional.

As the Finance Director APAC, you will wield your strategic proficiency to work alongside our client's CXO and VP of Finance in the USA. You'll embody a hands-on approach to data analysis and drive the company's financial operations.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

* Overseeing all aspects of budgeting, forecasting, financial planning & analysis, IFRS GAAP reporting, and team management
* Leading an experience finance team comprising 4-5 direct reports and 10-13 indirect reports spread across India, Thailand, Singapore, and China
* Travelling as and when required for regional coordination and remote working.

Key Qualifications and Skills

* Bachelor's degree or above in Finance (preferably a Master's degree).
* Strong background in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
* Proficiency in a variety computerised accounting programmes.
* Experience in fund accounting, financial statements analysis, and interpretation.
* Expertise in managing small teams of employees and understanding the relevant regional legislation, policies, and procedures.
* Experience gained within a global multinational, ideally with US HQ.
* Experience gained within a multinational third party, contract logistics environment in APAC highly advantageous.
* Advanced Excel user, comfortable operating in an environment with multiple finance systems at present.
* Confidence and gravitas to contribute to strategic business planning at regional, country and individual business unit level whilst also happy to get into the operational detail of monthly/quarterly budgeting and financial processes.

You Should Apply If You Want To:

* Join a world-renowned company that treasures its employees and inspires excellence.
* Engage yourself in an inclusive workplace that cultivates creativity, teamwork, and innovation.
* Elevate your professional and personal growth with a corporate culture which encourages progress and education.
* Experience the freedom to work remotely and explore the top destinations in APAC.

Don't miss your chance to join a company that's invested in your success.

If you have the skills, experience and passion to thrive in this role, email your CV, quoting reference LX 1448395 or call us on 01905 381 320 for further information.

Managing Director/CEO

"Amazing opportunity for experienced strategist and business growth specialist to take the helm at a logistics SME recently acquired by Private Equity investor."

£150-200,000 + Equity

South East (Site Based)

Commutable from North London, Thames Valley, Northern Home Counties

Are you an experienced Managing Director or CEO with a talent for strategic business development?

Do you have a proven track record of driving change and delivering results?

Our private equity client is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to take the helm of their new acquisition, a niche specialist company in industrial logistics. This business is already very successful with good profit margins. It offers a lot of untapped potential and opportunities for business growth into several new verticals. This is where you come in.

As the new CEO, you will be responsible for shaping the future of this high-potential business. You'll have plenty of opportunities to put your skills and expertise into practice, from developing and implementing a winning business plan to revitalising commercial activity and improving all the operational systems in the company.

The successful candidate will be an experienced CEO, MD, COO or divisional head of a logistics-type business with revenues exceeding £10m. You'll have strong leadership skills and a proven track record of high performance, change management and delivering results. You'll also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire your team through a period of change and growth.

This role would ideally suit someone who already has one or two business turnarounds under their belt preferably private equity acquisitions.

Your experience may have been gained with businesses offering the following services and solutions - industrial logistics, specialist equipment or plant hire and installation, unusual or abnormal loads movements within engineering, medical, construction, technology or high security.

Your specific skills set will be around commercial business development so your early career may have been in sales. You must be comfortable managing P & L in the range £10-15 million where resource and systems may be lacking, as part of your role will be to modernise and improve the business.

You will lead from the front and will not be afraid to get into the detail and into customer facing when required. Most importantly you will be focused on the commercial strategy to ensure that the private equity investor achieves its ROI.

You'll develop and articulate a robust business plan and then execute it with a laser focus. In return, you'll receive a generous salary and a package that includes material equity in the private equity transaction.

If you are ready to take on a new challenge as a Managing Director/CEO and help shape the future of a special niche logistics business with untapped potential, we want to hear from you.

Please note that this role is located in the South East and therefore to ensure success you must reside or be willing to be close to the site for most of the time. This is not a hybrid or remote role.

Email your CV, quoting reference LX 1437502 or call us on 01905 381 320.

Inventory & Logistics Coordinator

"Great career development opportunity with medical device distributor, for ambitious and proactive inventory control specialist."

£25-30000 Benefits

Cheshire (on site - easily accessible by public transport/parking on site)

Commutable from Wythenshawe, Hale Barns, Heald Green, Cheadle, Gately, Timperley, Hale, Styal, Davenport Green, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Wilmslow, Stockport, Bredbury, Handforth, Alderley Edge, Manchester

Are you an ambitious Inventory & Logistics Coordinator looking for a new challenge? Our client, a leading distributor of surgical medical devices, is currently recruiting for a site-based role at their facility near Manchester Airport.

In this role, you can make a real difference in the medical sector by providing excellent customer service over the phone and email. You will need to be highly organised with superb attention to detail, as this role involves effective management of all stock in and out of the warehouse using cloud-based inventory management software.

As the Inventory & Logistics Controller, you will play an integral role in supporting the sales team with order processing and logistics of our goods. You will constantly liaise with the field-based sales team, logistics partners, and customers - predominantly NHS and private hospitals.

The ideal candidate will have excellent stock control skills and previous experience within a similar role. You will also be responsible for order acceptance, inventory management, and commissioning of goods deliveries, as well as providing service-orientated customer support in day-to-day business.

As this is an office-based role, you must be located within commuting distance from Manchester Airport to be considered for this position.

So, if you feel you have what it takes to excel in this role, we want to hear from you! Please apply today for immediate consideration.

IT Procurement Contractor

"A Rare Opportunity for a Software Licensing Procurement Specialist to Deliver Massive Savings on IT Procurement"

£650 per day (inside IR35) - 6-month contract

Milton Keynes or Leicester (Hybrid Working)

Are you a master negotiator? An experienced and talented IT Procurement Specialist with a proven track record of reviewing, negotiating and renewing software licensing and technical support contracts, mid-way through or at the end of the contractual term?

Are you ready to take on the challenge of delving into our client's operational software licensing and support contracts, reviewing and negotiating them to better serve the needs of their business?

If yes, then this opportunity is tailor-made for you.

Their ideal candidate will possess strong relationship management skills, working knowledge of IT software procurement, and a no-nonsense but cleverly engaging approach towards procurement. The role is not that of a procurement strategist or contract drafter. Instead, it's for an experienced negotiator who can promptly elevate business changes, cut away dealbreakers, and reduce costs significantly within six months.

You will play a vital role in partnering with stakeholders in operations and IT to understand the functionality and service levels required for the evolving business. You will also be expected to explore the unchartered territories of their existing software and support licenses and evaluate whether they are overpaying for functionalities they barely use, or which may have been over specified some years ago and never reviewed.

This opportunity comes with significant buy-in from the senior executive, head of procurement, and IT director. You will work with a team that believes in you and your abilities to save costs and improve operational efficiency. They need someone who can take the initiative and is confident enough to ask the right questions, develop cutting-edge procurement strategies and drive efficiencies for their software licensing and support.

So, if you're a CIPS or MCIPS Qualified IT Procurement specialist with a solid knowledge of software licensing and support and possibly also the eCommerce landscape, we encourage you to apply for this position. If you have a keen interest in technology and IT procurement, this is the perfect opportunity to take your career to the next level, working alongside a dynamic team in a fast-paced and stimulating environment.

This is a six-month contract, sitting within IR35. It can be hybrid, but you will need to attend our client's sites in Milton Keynes or Leicester.

Please email your CV, quoting reference LX 1388171 to or call us on 01905 381 320.

IT Procurement Contractor

"A Rare Opportunity for a Software Licensing Procurement Specialist to Deliver Massive Savings on IT Procurement"

£650 per day (inside IR35) - 6-month contract

Milton Keynes or Leicester (Hybrid Working)

Are you a master negotiator? An experienced and talented IT Procurement Specialist with a proven track record of reviewing, negotiating and renewing software licensing and technical support contracts, mid-way through or at the end of the contractual term?

Are you ready to take on the challenge of delving into our client's operational software licensing and support contracts, reviewing and negotiating them to better serve the needs of their business?

If yes, then this opportunity is tailor-made for you.

Their ideal candidate will possess strong relationship management skills, working knowledge of IT software procurement, and a no-nonsense but cleverly engaging approach towards procurement. The role is not that of a procurement strategist or contract drafter. Instead, it's for an experienced negotiator who can promptly elevate business changes, cut away dealbreakers, and reduce costs significantly within six months.

You will play a vital role in partnering with stakeholders in operations and IT to understand the functionality and service levels required for the evolving business. You will also be expected to explore the unchartered territories of their existing software and support licenses and evaluate whether they are overpaying for functionalities they barely use, or which may have been over specified some years ago and never reviewed.

This opportunity comes with significant buy-in from the senior executive, head of procurement, and IT director. You will work with a team that believes in you and your abilities to save costs and improve operational efficiency. They need someone who can take the initiative and is confident enough to ask the right questions, develop cutting-edge procurement strategies and drive efficiencies for their software licensing and support.

So, if you're a CIPS or MCIPS Qualified IT Procurement specialist with a solid knowledge of software licensing and support and possibly also the eCommerce landscape, we encourage you to apply for this position. If you have a keen interest in technology and IT procurement, this is the perfect opportunity to take your career to the next level, working alongside a dynamic team in a fast-paced and stimulating environment.

This is a six-month contract, sitting within IR35. It can be hybrid, but you will need to attend our client's sites in Milton Keynes or Leicester.

Please email your CV, quoting reference LX 1388171 to or call us on 01905 381 320.

Sales Managers - Fast Track Career Development Programme

"A rare chance for established Sales Executives to join a successful asset finance business and develop their sales management skills to the next level".

Base Salary £50-75000 OTE £150,00 -200,000 (Year 1-3) & Fantastic Benefits

Bedfordshire, East Midlands UK

Are you a Sales Executive at the top of your game?

Maybe you've left college or university, taken a job in sales and reached a high level of achievement in your industry.

Life is good. You're earning decent money.

But perhaps you're wondering what's next? Have you reached a ceiling but have the ambition and drive to go further?

Our client is looking for someone like you. They work in the commercial finance industry and want a rising star to develop into a superstar through their fast-track sales management programme.

You'll be working alongside the Managing Director, Operations Director, and Sales Director, who will all give you first-hand training of their business to help you develop into a Sales Manager in 18 months. As part of that training, our client will support and pay for you to obtain your LIBF Diploma in Asset Finance (DipAF), if you wish.

Currently, you may be working in a role such as prestige car sales, high-end property sales, or capital equipment, or other B2B or B2C sales and you'll have learned the art of consultative selling. You'll have developed your communication skills to work with companies of all shapes and sizes. And that variety is one of the key features of this role. For example, you could go from talking to a small wine-bar owner about finance for new fridges to the FD of a £10m business wanting finance to purchase a fleet of commercial vehicles.

Your day-to-day role will combine generating new business from warm leads, which you'll aim to convert into long-term accounts for you to manage. Getting to know your clients' businesses will be critical to your success as you'll be able to identify further opportunities to provide financial solutions to help them grow and thrive.

Our client's industry works at a fast pace, and you will have multiple deals in progress at any one time (perhaps 30-40), which can go from initial contact to funds in the bank in a matter of days. As such, you'll be able to flex your time-management muscles and enjoy your sales commission being paid shortly after the client is onboard.

As you rise through the business, you'll then mentor, train and lead other sales executives to bring through the next generation of brokers in the business. And to top it all you will also benefit from an override commission on earnings generated by the team, as well as many other market-leading benefits.

So, if you're looking to step up to the next level in your career, send your CV quoting reference LX 803191

SALES MANAGERS - B2B

"Take a leap & switch your sales career to a more financially lucrative and rewarding B2B sales environment"

Base Salary £50-75000 OTE £125-150,000 (Year 1-2) Fantastic Benefits

East Midlands (Office Based)

Are you a graduate calibre, high performing sales professional looking for a new challenge in a more financially rewarding and lucrative career? Then the world of commercial asset finance sales could be the perfect opportunity to excel and be handsomely rewarded for your efforts. Our client can offer a rising star like you a development programme that will make you a superstar

They provide tailored funding solutions for businesses wanting to growth and innovate. This could include capital investment in new fixed assets, such as new machinery, vehicle/fleet leasing and materials handling or other business equipment or in soft assets such as IT/ERP systems.

So, it's a B2B consultative selling process rather than a purely transactional one. Our client is looking for sales professionals with proven skills in understanding business needs and creating an appropriate solution as this is a core part of this role.

You will be generating new business from warm leads, which you will aim to convert into long term accounts.

Our client is keen to speak to ambitious, results focused, graduate calibre sales professionals currently working within the following sectors, although they are flexible to consider other B2B sales experience:

• Wholesaling and Distribution - Branch Managers who sell B2B
• Banking - Business Relationship Manager
• Vehicle Fleet Leasing & Rental
• Commercial and Private Vehicle Dealership - Senior Sales Managers
• Business Enterprise Software Sales
• Industrial Plant/Materials Handling Sales
• Catering/Manufacturing Equipment Sales
• Technical/Specification Sales
• Equipment Hire/Leasing
• Parcels/Freight Solutions to SMEs & Corporates
• Property Rental & Sales
• Commercial Asset Finance

Our client will provide first hand training to help you to develop your commercial asset finance sales skill. Our client will also support and pay for your LIBF Diploma in Asset Finance (DipAF) if you wish.

Our client's industry works at a fast pace, and you will have multiple deals in progress at any one time (perhaps 30-40), which can go from initial contact to funds in the bank in a matter of days. As such, you'll be able to flex your time-management muscles and enjoy your generous sales commission being paid as soon as the deal is complete-there's no waiting for the month's figures to be announced.

As for your skills, our client envisages you will be degree educated and have a sound grasp of company financials such as balance sheets and P & L statements. You'll be working with company MDs and FDs, so you must be able to speak their financial language. Ideally, you will have managed others in your previous roles so you can provide mentoring and guidance to your team.

As you rise through the business, having benefited from our client's fast track development programme, you will take a leadership role as both a "player coach" and individual contributor, managing a team. As a result, you will also benefit from override commission on earnings generated by your team as well as other market leading benefits.

SALES MANAGERS - B2B

"Take a leap & switch your sales career to a more financially lucrative and rewarding B2B sales environment"

Base Salary £50-75000 OTE £125-150,000 (Year 1-2) Fantastic Benefits

East Midlands (Office Based)

Are you a graduate calibre, high performing sales professional looking for a new challenge in a more financially rewarding and lucrative career? Then the world of commercial asset finance sales could be the perfect opportunity to excel and be handsomely rewarded for your efforts. Our client can offer a rising star like you a development programme that will make you a superstar

They provide tailored funding solutions for businesses wanting to growth and innovate. This could include capital investment in new fixed assets, such as new machinery, vehicle/fleet leasing and materials handling or other business equipment or in soft assets such as IT/ERP systems.

So, it's a B2B consultative selling process rather than a purely transactional one. Our client is looking for sales professionals with proven skills in understanding business needs and creating an appropriate solution as this is a core part of this role.

You will be generating new business from warm leads, which you will aim to convert into long term accounts.

Our client is keen to speak to ambitious, results focused, graduate calibre sales professionals currently working within the following sectors, although they are flexible to consider other B2B sales experience:

• Wholesaling and Distribution - Branch Managers who sell B2B
• Banking - Business Relationship Manager
• Vehicle Fleet Leasing & Rental
• Commercial and Private Vehicle Dealership - Senior Sales Managers
• Business Enterprise Software Sales
• Industrial Plant/Materials Handling Sales
• Catering/Manufacturing Equipment Sales
• Technical/Specification Sales
• Equipment Hire/Leasing
• Parcels/Freight Solutions to SMEs & Corporates
• Property Rental & Sales
• Commercial Asset Finance
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Our client will provide first hand training to help you to develop your commercial asset finance sales skill. Our client will also support and pay for your LIBF Diploma in Asset Finance (DipAF) if you wish.

Our client's industry works at a fast pace, and you will have multiple deals in progress at any one time (perhaps 30-40), which can go from initial contact to funds in the bank in a matter of days. As such, you'll be able to flex your time-management muscles and enjoy your generous sales commission being paid as soon as the deal is complete-there's no waiting for the month's figures to be announced.

As for your skills, our client envisages you will be degree educated and have a sound grasp of company financials such as balance sheets and P & L statements. You'll be working with company MDs and FDs, so you must be able to speak their financial language. Ideally, you will have managed others in your previous roles so you can provide mentoring and guidance to your team.

As you rise through the business, having benefited from our client's fast track development programme, you will take a leadership role as both a "player coach" and individual contributor, managing a team. As a result, you will also benefit from override commission on earnings generated by your team as well as other market leading benefits.

SALES MANAGERS - B2B

"Take a leap & switch your sales career to a more financially lucrative and rewarding B2B sales environment"

Base Salary £50-75000 OTE £125-150,000 (Year 1-2) Fantastic Benefits

East Midlands (Office Based)

Are you a graduate calibre, high performing sales professional looking for a new challenge in a more financially rewarding and lucrative career? Then the world of commercial asset finance sales could be the perfect opportunity to excel and be handsomely rewarded for your efforts. Our client can offer a rising star like you a development programme that will make you a superstar

They provide tailored funding solutions for businesses wanting to growth and innovate. This could include capital investment in new fixed assets, such as new machinery, vehicle/fleet leasing and materials handling or other business equipment or in soft assets such as IT/ERP systems.

So, it's a B2B consultative selling process rather than a purely transactional one. Our client is looking for sales professionals with proven skills in understanding business needs and creating an appropriate solution as this is a core part of this role.

You will be generating new business from warm leads, which you will aim to convert into long term accounts.

Our client is keen to speak to ambitious, results focused, graduate calibre sales professionals currently working within the following sectors, although they are flexible to consider other B2B sales experience:

• Wholesaling and Distribution - Branch Managers who sell B2B
• Banking - Business Relationship Manager
• Vehicle Fleet Leasing & Rental
• Commercial and Private Vehicle Dealership - Senior Sales Managers
• Business Enterprise Software Sales
• Industrial Plant/Materials Handling Sales
• Catering/Manufacturing Equipment Sales
• Technical/Specification Sales
• Equipment Hire/Leasing
• Parcels/Freight Solutions to SMEs & Corporates
• Property Rental & Sales
• Commercial Asset Finance

Our client will provide first hand training to help you to develop your commercial asset finance sales skill. Our client will also support and pay for your LIBF Diploma in Asset Finance (DipAF) if you wish.

Our client's industry works at a fast pace, and you will have multiple deals in progress at any one time (perhaps 30-40), which can go from initial contact to funds in the bank in a matter of days. As such, you'll be able to flex your time-management muscles and enjoy your generous sales commission being paid as soon as the deal is complete-there's no waiting for the month's figures to be announced.

As for your skills, our client envisages you will be degree educated and have a sound grasp of company financials such as balance sheets and P & L statements. You'll be working with company MDs and FDs, so you must be able to speak their financial language. Ideally, you will have managed others in your previous roles so you can provide mentoring and guidance to your team.

As you rise through the business, having benefited from our client's fast track development programme, you will take a leadership role as both a "player coach" and individual contributor, managing a team. As a result, you will also benefit from override commission on earnings generated by your team as well as other market leading benefits.

Supply Chain Planning Analyst

“Great opportunity for an analyst to help shape supply chain planning within hyper growth and entrepreneurial business”.

c£45000 + 2 x Bonuses & Benefits

Staffordshire

Commutable from Stoke on Trent, Stafford, Stone, Barlaston, Silverdale, Keele, Crewe, Kidsgrove, Draycott, Congleton, Bramshall, Holmes Chappel, Rugeley, Cannock, Winsford, Buxton, Northwich, Burntwood, Wilmslow, Macclesfield

Are you ready to make a major impact in the UK manufacturing sector? Our client is a hyper-growth business looking for a Supply Chain Planner to join their team and support their continued expansion.

This is an incredible opportunity to work in a small team responsible for managing the end-to-end physical supply chain from China to the UK and warehousing, logistics, and delivery to customers. You will play a vital role in supporting the growth of the business, which is anticipated to reach an astounding 500% per annum.

As the Supply Chain Plannning Analyst, you will work closely with the Supply & Operations Director to deliver accurate and reliable supply chain planning and coordination. This will include setting up effective Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), stock optimisation, and buying and expediting from our sister business in China. Your primary responsibility will be to build stock management and tracking tools that balance demand and production and calculate requirements, issuing and expediting supply orders.

In addition to these responsibilities, you will also have the opportunity to play a critical role as the business invests c£50m in UK production over the next 2-3 years. This will involve sourcing components locally in the UK and manufacturing products in-house.

Your data analysis and Excel skills will also be crucial in supporting forecasting and tracking market trends and market share. You will work closely with the Sales Team to create forecasts based on customer orders, industry installation data, and market trends. You will then convert these forecasts into stock and supply planning requirements and liaise closely with our sister company in China to place, manage and expedite production orders on time.

As a Supply Chain Planning Analyst, you will manage daily customer order allocation, effectively managing forecast and factory orders, balancing actual customer orders, and allocating products to stock. You will also liaise with the China Factory Team twice weekly to track orders through the production process and understand production slots and any changes to set shipment dates and arrival dates in the UK.

The successful candidate will have a university degree or MSc, with English language skills being essential. You will also need to have excellent, expert-level Excel and data modelling experience and be able to build complex tools. Chinese language skills, would be advantageous but not essential - experience of liaising with Far East manufacturing and planning imports would be more important.

As the business is in its early stages, you will have a unique opportunity to create robust systems and procedures to support future growth. As such, you’ll need to be adaptable to cope with rapidly changing situations.

This is a unique opportunity to join a hyper-growth business and majorly impact the UK manufacturing sector. We want to hear from you if you have the skills and experience we are looking for and are ready to take on this exciting role!

Email your CV, quoting reference LX 1357912 or call us on 01905 381 320.