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Demand Supply Planner
Roheela Khan MSc, BA (Hons), AssocCIPD Recruitment Operations Director
Job Description
Demand & Supply Planner
C£50000 Excellent Blue-Chip Benefits
London/Hybrid
Are you an experienced Demand and Supply Planner with a background in FMCG B2C operations?
Does your previous employment include working for blue-chip multinational companies?
Would you like the opportunity to lead the demand process for the UK in our client's B2C and B2B channels?
If your answer is yes to all, bring your resource planning skills to this Demand & Supply Planner role for our client in the South East.
As the Demand and Supply Planner, you'll report to the Demand Manager, based in the EU and a dotted to line to the Supply Chain Manager FMCG UK and the Logistics Director EU.
The overview of this role involves reviewing forecast mix and volume and creating collaborations between sales, marketing, and supply chain organisations, as well as coordinating demand with our client's factory teams in both the UK and Europe. Plus, you'll have a chance to make efficiency improvements that help the company reach business objectives.
Our client sells through 3rd party online sellers to wholesalers, retail outlets, and private individuals, so you can imagine the complexity of the product demand and supply operation.
On the demand side, you'll be responsible for using SAP IBP demand to shape SKU requirements strategically. This involves meticulously crafting an initial forecast based on statistical models coupled with cleansed historical data. Plus, you'll have to be mindful of commercial area insights, market plans, promotion details and customer trends.
As for the supply side, you'll manage the factory's visibility into everything from inventory levels to emerging bottlenecks. You'll also coordinate transitions between operations and sales teams and minimise freshness risks. On top of that, you will provide real-time updates on operational disruptions or shortages, so everyone is informed when it matters most. Finally, to ensure all your hard work pays off in tangible results, you'll utilise SAP IBP for mid to long-term production planning - giving purchasing an extra helping hand along the way.
Our client is looking for a motivated individual who excels in Demand & Supply Planning and has the business acumen to make an immediate impact. We need someone with at least a degree in either Business Administration or Engineering, as well as previous experience working within this field and knowledge of SAP systems such as APO or IBP (which will give you an extra edge).
Our client is headquartered in London and operates a hybrid working system to give you some flexibility.
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Health & Safety, Quality and Compliance Manager
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“Fantastic opportunity for road transport/logistics health and safety specialist for multi-site Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution Network”
Location: HO Swindon, Wiltshire (Hybrid with National Remit)
Salary: £40-50000 + Car + Bonus + Benefits
Our client is a well-regarded third-party logistics company based in Wiltshire, which is celebrated for its innovative solutions, particularly within the renewables and solar sectors including some dangerous goods movements.
With operations across six sites, the business boasts a pallet network, expansive Full-Service Warehousing, and an emerging e-fulfilment unit. This is a business on the ascent and your expertise will be invaluable in managing growth and guiding the evolution of their health and safety function as they scale. You will work closely with the new Managing Director and the team implementing health and safety initiatives as part of the strategic and operational roadmap.
The role of Health & Safety Manager will support line management in their management of safety and health, as well as the development of an effective Health and Safety culture through coaching and influencing of line/depot management ensuring compliance with corporate and site management healthy and safety and other systems. Experience of visible felt leadership or similar health and safety methodologies would be advantageous for this role.
You will promote a high quality and consistent approach to health and safety amongst employees, subcontract hauliers through coaching, briefings, training, raising awareness, challenging, identifying themes and establishing strategies and leading by example. You will be responsible for providing specialist and expert advice on both safety and health issues, helping the business to manage the H&S management system, maintaining ISO quality and compliance and supporting line management with high potential and serious incident investigations.
You will also maintain oversight of Operator Licence compliance and FORS accreditation.
The Role
- Provide safety leadership and support to the site and depot management teams and the vehicle engineering team in facilitating and identifying health & safety improvement initiatives and increasing awareness of company health and safety policies and procedures.
- Be a source of safety expertise and advisor for the site/depot logistics management teams. Identify and share good practices across sites throughout your region and with colleagues nationally.
- Liaison with the HSE and other external bodies in support of line management. Monitor and assist line managers with compliance against specialist areas provided by external providers e.g. Statutory Inspections
- Brief supervisors and managers as appropriate, on health & safety issues, incidents, good practice and toolbox talks.
- Support sites to ensure risks are identified and robust management controls implemented in line with company policy, standards and procedures
- Provide guidance on safety & health training and development needs. Assist in preparation and delivery of appropriate H&S training, including familiarisation training with the Health and Safety Management System
- Ensure statutory notices are displayed, incidents are investigated by the responsible line manager and that all H&S communications and other company guidance are communicated and maintained on notice boards by responsible persons
- Lead the company’s behavioural safety programme by completing face to face interactions in line with business requirements.
- Evaluate the suitability of new and existing plant and equipment and approve safe procedures for their use that ensures compliance with current legislation and the company H&S management system.
- Ensure that site documentation is maintained, controlled and records maintained to ensure ongoing compliance with statutory requirements. Ensure all statutory (e.g. RIDDOR) and internal health and safety reports are completed and submitted on time
- Complete H&S management system audits: reporting of non-conformance and assist in identifying appropriate corrective and preventive measures and their effective close out by the responsible person.
- Support incident investigation ensuring all incidents are appropriately reported, investigated with the immediate and underlying causes identified, communicated and corrective actions completed by line managers.
- Assist Line Management to complete adequate investigation and formulation of defence for potential insurance claims and provide information as required to Company Insurance Team and legal team/representatives.
- Monitor site compliance with any internal Audit/inspection schedules
- Assist in preparing resource to enable line managers to communicate good practice identified on site, learns from incident investigations and other topics identified by the line for communication.
The Ideal Candidate
- A level/HNC/Graduate calibre with NEBOSH Diploma essential.
- NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management desirable.
- Experience of dangerous goods legislation and ADR would be advantageous, but training can be provided.
- Currently working within a multi-site road transport, logistics and warehousing environment with a proactive and “best in class” health and safety culture and record where the emphasis is on supporting and promoting line management accountability for health and safety.
- Experience of road transport logistics and warehousing health and safety including loading/unloading/load restraint would be particularly advantageous. Any rail or port/marine experience would be useful.
- Strong assertive, confident, resilient and influential personality; capable of operating self-sufficiently in a field based role and able to establish excellent working partnerships with your regional depot management teams. A team player.
- Proven leadership, coaching, training, communication and presentation skills
- A proven knowledge of relevant legislation and experience of ISO9001, 14001 and OSHAS 18001:2007 auditing and implementation.
- Good IT skills including Word, Excel and Power Point
- Experience of management system auditing (preferably to Lead Auditor standard)
- Determination to work with others and drive to achieve results. Responsive to needs of works staff, with good interpersonal skills
- Experience of dealing with regulatory bodies.
- Competent in Root Course Analysis is desirable. Strong attention to detail. Excellent time management skills in order to operate within strict deadlines.
- Diplomatic, measured, discreet, tactful and professional at all times. A facilitator of change with demonstrable initiative and drive.
- A challenging, realistic and practical approach to the setting of objectives and targets.
To apply without delay, please email your CV in word format, quoting reference LX 2408768 for the attention of Martin Veasey to applications@martinveasey.com Telephone 10905 381 320 www.martinveasey.com
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Operations Manager eFulfilment
£40-50000 + BenefitsOperations Manager -eFulfilment
"Calling All Operational Trailblazers: Transform Our Client's Supply Chain"
Slough
£40-50000 + Benefits
Are you an operations guru with a knack for streamlining processes and unlocking business growth? Our client is a rapidly expanding plumbing and heating supplies company. They urgently need a strategic Operations Manager to optimise their entire supply chain. This is a greenfield opportunity to implement best practices across order management, warehousing, inventory, logistics and customer service.
Can you Solve these Challenges?
- Disjointed sales and warehouse teams lacking structured oversight
- Inefficient order fulfilment, delaying customer deliveries
- Suboptimal warehouse layout and inventory management
- Reactive customer service and returns processing
- Lack of demand forecasting and strategic capacity planning
Your Mission: Build the Operational Engine
As Operations Manager, you'll construct a high-performance supply chain from the ground up. Leverage your expertise to establish clear reporting lines, KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives. Redesign warehouse flows, adopt a new ERP system, and collaborate with logistics partners.
You'll thrive on:
- Enhancing pick/pack productivity and perfect order rates
- Implementing best-fit technology like WMS and TMS
- Developing a resilient distribution network for expansion
- Streamlining returns while using data to drive quality
- Mentoring and motivating cross-functional operations teams
The Winning Profile
You'll be a seasoned operations leader with a manufacturing, distribution, or retail background. Your significant experience in supply chain management has honed your ability to analyse data, optimise inventory levels and deliver operational excellence. From structuring high-performing teams to executing technology rollouts, your track record equips you to own our client's end-to-end fulfilment cycle.
The Fit:
- Customer-centric mindset dedicated to flawless service
- Entrepreneurial spirit excited to build out processes
- Analytical prowess to forecast demand and model scenarios
- Leadership skills to develop and inspire warehouse talent
- Hands-on, can-do approach to overcoming challenges
The Rewards:
Lead the operational transformation for our client and earn a £40-50K salary plus pension with the opportunity to shape additional benefits.
To apply, please send your CV, quoting LX 2335756
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Development Director
£70,000 + up to £10,000 bonus per annumUK, London, East Anglia, Midlands East, South East (inc Home Counties), Thames Valley (M4 Corridor), HybridDevelopment Director
"Excellent opportunity for private sector commercial sales & marketing specialist to make an impact within the Charity Sector."
Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Salary: circa £70,000
Are you a dynamic sales and marketing expert eager to make a real difference in young people’s lives?Our client, an impactful and rapidly growing charity, is seeking a passionate and commercially minded Development Director. This role is perfect for a high-energy private sector professional looking to apply their sales, networking, and strategic relationship skills to build partnerships with private sector businesses, as well as schools, academy trusts, and higher education colleges.
In this pivotal role, you will use your expertise to create and implement an ambitious targeted sales and marketing strategy which will also support fundraising growth to help secure the necessary resources to support and grow the charity's initiatives.Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Growth: Identify and secure new sales contracts and fundraising opportunities to support a diverse range of youth programmes.
- Drive Sales: Boost sales of key offerings, enhancing the reach and impact of various educational and developmental initiatives.
- Fundraising Strategy: Develop and implement robust fundraising strategies to expand all income streams including developing individual giving and community involvement.
- Brand Guardian: Enhance the charity’s profile, engagement and supporter base through strategic marketing and communications across digital and traditional channels.
- Team Leadership: Manage and inspire fundraising, sales, and marketing teams to achieve ambitious targets.
Who You Are:
- A seasoned sales and marketing professional with a strong track record in both B2C and B2B environments.
- A networking wizard with excellent communication skills and the ability to build lasting relationships.
- A strategic thinker who can translate big-picture goals into actionable plans.
- Someone passionate about using their commercial expertise to do good and support youth development.
Experience and Qualifications:
- A degree-level education or relevant business-related qualification is required, as is a background in business development.
- Substantial knowledge of fundraising, is essential.
- Extensive knowledge of marketing and communications channels is key.
- Proven experience in managing a team, and a track record of achievement in a senior position.
- Demonstrable financial management skills, including budgeting and delivery of cost and income targets.
Why Join Our Client:
- Impactful Work: Help shape the future of young people through innovative programs and experiences.
- Supportive Team: Join a lively, fun, and committed team dedicated to making a difference.
- Career Growth: Opportunity for significant advancement within a dynamic and evolving charity.
If you’re ready to apply your top-notch skills to drive the growth of a charity making a real difference, we want to hear from you! Apply now to become part of this impactful organisation and help empower the next generation.
Email your CV, quoting reference LX 2330919 to applications@martinveasey.com
