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31-32 Southernhay East, Exeter, Devon EX1 1NS
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Telesales BDM
Honiton
£23500 - £28500 per annum, Benefits: Pension
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Business Development Consultant The commission is uncapped and targets are achievable. Are you looking for a sales role where you are providing excellent advice, a great service, whilst building and maintaining client relationships? If you are driven and looking to work for a friendly and caring business who will provide you with first class training and development to build a successful career whilst following a structured career path this may be a role worth exploring? If you're a highly driven candidate, with some proven sales ability, a capacity for learning, and a desire to follow a career path you may want to explore this opportunity further. Working for a market leader with an excellent reputation, the role is based within a friendly and welcoming team of talented and supportive people. Working within the business development department you will be responding to customers, building strong and solid relationships, whilst providing a thorough consultative service - Introducing new initiatives to engage with new and existing clients. Excellent training, development and structured career path will be available. To Succeed: Previous experience in a similar roles Experience in a sales environment Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Excellent ability at building client relationship A desire to build a career with a first class business In return you will be rewarded with excellent training and development an excellent benefit package Working Hours: 8.30-5.15 Monday to Friday
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Health & Safety Advisor
Braunton
£28000 - £32000 per annum, Benefits: Company Pension
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The Company: If you are an experienced Health & Safety Advisor with a strong background within manufacturing or production, then we have an exciting Devon based opportunity for you. You will conduct H&S investigations, reviews and develop and implement systems accordingly. You will provide advice and guidance to the company and their employees across all levels of this established yet expanding North Devon business. Job Responsibilities: • Develop a strong working relationship with all levels of employees and promote a culture of engagement across the company and the wider group in order to deliver all Health and Safety requirements. • Raising the operational standards via your H&S (and even Environment and Quality if this is your forte) recommendations in order to contribute to the development and effective improvement of operations. • Carry out management system audits and inspections and manage a programme of corrective/preventative actions. • To support with coordination and completion of ISO9001 / ISO14001 / ISO45001 audits and support operational teams with any external audits. • Development and completion of HS&E Statutory Health, Safety and Environment Compliance audits. • Support the delivery of manager and supervisor level company health and safety inductions. • Providing internal training and coaching to operational teams in specific subject matters. • Identify any operational and regulatory risks, escalating as appropriate and provide competent advice and recommendations. Preferred Skills: • NEBOSH, IOSH • 3 years minimum experience in a similar role • You must also possess honed analytical skills, essential for quality control duties Personal Attributes: You must be self-motivated and able to work on own initiative; Abledemonstrate good time management skills with the ability to prioritise; Be able to identify emerging problems and proactively develop solutions with an awareness of business needs; Have an investigative mind with attention to detail; Possess a high level of numeracy and literacy with strong verbal and written communication skills Working Hours: 8.30-5 Monday to Thursday, 8.30-1 Friday
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Technical Author & Manager
Exeter
£35000 - £40000 per annum, Benefits: Up to 26 days holiday and pension
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Technical Author & Manager The Opportunity: Reporting into the Technical Director, the role will involve management of the Technical Publications Department staff and workload including the design, writing, editing and maintenance of a complete library of technical publications for this successful British manufacturer of quality product. The role will mainly be that of staff management, desktop publishing, translations, and technical authorship / editing. The work will not only cover the instructions for the entire range of products but may also include price lists, Marketing and Technical Support, clearance lists, labels, carton artwork etc. Setting up the documents and checking the accuracy of the detail before publishing it on the internal system, the internet and out to the public. You will be a superb Technical Author with management experience or a definite ability to lead and support others. Job Responsibilities: Manage the Technical Publications department ensuring the production of high quality and accurate technical documentation for the end user/installer and legal requirements, ensuring the allocation of necessary resource for all fuel types and brands. Ensure that the technical documentation supports the requirements of the group; this includes liaising with the Export, Marketing and Technical/Customer Service teams as required for the clear presentation of information. Manage and oversee the Spare Parts process from creation to presentation, coordinating with Technical, R&D, Commercial and Customer Services to ensuring servicing, warranty and repair support. Liaise and assist with the creation of Marketing, Training and Servicing Support resources such as training material, videos and troubleshooting guides. Be able to demonstrate clear organisational skills, which will enable the control of a large library of both English and Foreign language documentation for the company, including the maintenance of Public Drives, websites and printing resources. Proven ability to control a library documentation to ensure all changes and modifications are recorded in line with the requirements of the company’s quality management system. Proven ability in the use of Adobe desktop publishing software to include Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Ability in the use of Solid Edge and Microsoft Office is also desirable and in particular, Word and Excel. Preferred Skills: Relevant experience in Technical Authoring, Document Control and Technical Publications Management Adobe desktop publishing software to include Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Management experience highly desirable. Associated Benefits Competitive Salary 24 days holiday, increasing to 27 days based on yearly service, plus bank holidays. Pension Scheme Life Assurance Working Hours: 8.30-5 Monday to Friday
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Sales Account Executive
Honiton
£235000 per annum, Benefits: c£5000 bonus, pension
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Sales Account Executive The Opportunity: If you are a pro-active sales or telesales executive, who is able to buiId effective relationships with customers in a home improvement / building services / plumbing and heating environment, then this could be just the role for you. You will be expected to maintain a required conversion rate of prospects to order, through effective contact and relationship building with potential new customers, specifying the right systems(s) for that customer and managing the customer relationships, irrespective of whether that customer has a live project or not. Job Responsibilities: Handle all incoming phone and written requests from prospects and act on these involving other members of the business as appropriate. Handle customer objections and use your negotiation skills to manage the customer relationship through to order. Where orders are confirmed, ensure customer information passed to the design team is obtained in a timely fashion and is accurate and informative. Record all data in the appropriate logs in the company’s CRM system ensuring you have recorded all of the necessary detail. Preferred Skills: Account Management experience. Able to manage and prioritise a large workload to ensure high levels of efficiency and productivity. High levels of I.T literacy. Working in a technical / home improvement / heating product environment would be a distinct advantage. Personal Attributes: Target driven and resourceful. Excellent levels of customer service. Excellent written & verbal communication skills. Independent self-starter, able to work in a cross-functional team environment. Associated Benefits: Individual Performance Related Bonus up to 2% of salary Up to 3% matched pension contributions 23 days holiday (rising to 28 with tenure) plus bank holidays Company Summer and Christmas Parties 10% membership discount for LED leisure Working Hours: 8.30-5 Monday to Friday
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Aerospace Head of Customer Accounts
Barnstaple
£45000 - £50000 per annum, Benefits: Pension
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Aerospace Head of Customer Accounts The Opportunity: This is a very hands on role, managing a team of 5 Account Managers within a high profile aerospace OEM manufacturing environment. You will improve processes and procedures within the department and support the team in order to deliver the highest levels of service to high profile aerospace customers. Responsibilities: Establish strong relationships and processes between Customers and the Customer Account Management team from quotation to delivery. Input and validation of demand profile for Sales, Inventory and Operations planning. Bid/Quotation function Drive improved team performance through continuous improvement using LEAN tools and processes. Hold team accountable for their own SMART KPIs and issue resolution. Maintain regular meetings with Key Customers, including quarterly business reviews to review past KPI performance, set forward-looking objectives and targets, and qualify new business opportunities. Sales Order loading, management and reporting to support achievement of business objectives and forecasts. Responsible for Export compliance and reporting. Personal Skills and Attributes Required: You will have experience in managing and driving customer teams to levels of service excellence as acknowledged by the customers. Experience of working in a fast-paced KPI led environment where the ERP system data quality is positioned as the single source of truth for the business. Account/Key Account management experience and/or experience of managing a team. Experienced in Aerospace industry or similar industry. Extensive experience in working in low volume, high product mix, build-to-print environments and design to spec environments. Excellent communication skills and demonstrable experience of effective negotiation and influencing skills for win-win outcomes. Must be capable of leading a multi-functional team in the customer management environment. Working Hours: 8.30-5 Monday to Thursday, 1pm Friday finish
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Customer Support Specialist
Exeter
£22000 per annum, Benefits: Pension
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Customer Support Specialist The Opportunity: The Customer Support Specialist is responsible for providing a first class service to our UK customers within the agricultural sector. You will work in a small team of 6, and deal with all enquiries, via email and phone and be pro-active in your approach to the communications. This isn’t a sales based role, but you will need to be thinking about increasing business opportunities throughout your working day. Job Responsibilities: • Focus on customer support and service • Provide technical support, advice and expertise (on agricultural machinery parts) • Assist marketing teams in building appropriate promotions • Create opportunities for further sales • Resolve customer requirements same day through liaison with other internal departments Main Responsibility/Tasks: • Answering incoming calls, fax, email and webchat • Process sales orders and direct ship orders • Offer technical advice and up sell • Basic invoicing • Create awareness for current special offers • Assist with building promotions • Assist with pricing • Any other reasonable duty to support the function. Personal Attributes: Excellent communication and administrative skills Good database skills and general MS office. Associated Benefits: Life assurance cover 2 x basic salary (rising to 3 x basic salary for pension scheme members) Company Pension Plan - Employer contributions of 6% (with min of 3% employee contributions) 25 days paid annual leave + bank holidays Subsidised critical Illness medical insurance plan Company profit share scheme, following 2 years service. Working Hours: 9-5.30 Monday to Friday
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Design Engineer (Fixture / Jig)
Exeter
£28000 - £35000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, 24 days holiday, early finish on a Friday
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Production Planner / Materials Controller The Opportunity: If you are an experienced Tooling Design Engineer, with experience of Solidworks and Jig / Fixture Design Knowledge, and would like a role working within the automotive and industrial sectors, then this could be your dream role. This dynamic, Exeter based company manufactures in ten facilities globally and supplies customers around the world with a unique combination of design, innovation, reliability and outstanding service. If you're a hands on Design Engineer looking for a new challenge, please apply now. Job Responsibilities: Your primary role will be to design fixtures / tooling to aid in the manufacture of assemblies. You will design checking fixtures and components (to be 3D printed) using Solidworks (and some CATIA) Qualifications/Experience Educated to HNC level or above in Design Engineering. Fully trained in Solidworks (ideally with a working knowledge of CATIA) A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Design role within a manufacturing company (ideally Automotive, Aerospace, or Marine). Jig/Fixture & SPM Design Knowledge. Have a keen attention to detail and high levels of accuracy. Associated Benefits: Free parking Subsidised Canteen A very sociable company environment: with staff parties and additional Christmas holiday! Working Hours: Hours 8.30-5.30 M-F with a 3pm finish on a Friday
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Junior Marketing Executive
Exeter
£23000 - £25000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance
Responsibilities:
Content Marketing Co-ordinator The Opportunity: If you have some marketing experience or a relevent marketing qualification, and a passion for, creating interesting and captivating content in an in-house generalist marketing role, then this could be just the job you seek. You will work in a fast paced, agile manufacturing business with a vast range of products, in a B2C and B2B environment. Your role will be varied, offering exposure to the whole marketing mix, but with a focus on communications across a variety of marketing channels. Job Responsibilities: Co-ordinating all aspects of regular retailer communications (using CRM data), including excellent written communications and co-ordination of direct mail and EMS content Co-ordinating the lifecycles of our extensive range of brochures Writing new or updated brochure copy (both printed and digital) All aspects of proof reading and the maintenance of information accuracy across brochures, letters, price lists and point of sale Assisting in the co-ordination the company’s marketing videos, including: video scripting and video creation with external videographer, voice over planning and video file maintenance both online and off Looking for creative ways to enhance and providing keyword rich copy with the aim of increasing web traffic across our many websites Supporting the Social Media & Digital Content Coordinator in their task of updating web copy to ensure all information is accurate and reflective of key marketing messages Aid in the organisation of any exhibitions Supporting the Senior Communications & PR Officer with PR content where required Preferred Skills: Education to A level or preferably Degree level Experience in a marketing/copywriting environment advantageous Experience of utilising CRM highly advantageous Experience of online marketing communications techniques Understanding of SEO techniques and writing for web audiences Associated Benefits Competitive Salary 24 days holiday, increasing to 27 days based on yearly service, plus bank holidays. Pension Scheme Life Assurance Working Hours: 8.30-5 Monday to Friday
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Operations Manager
Braunton
£45000 - £50000 per annum, Benefits: 25 days holiday, bonus potential
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Operations Manager The Opportunity: You will be a confident, outgoing, positive leader of people: able to inspire staff within a production / manufacturing environment and deal with an existing period of restructure and organisational change. As an experienced Operations Manager or Senior Production Manager, you will be able to ‘command an audience’, and motivate your team to achieve results. Your role will be to take accountability for the operational running of this successful and expanding production facility in beautiful North Devon. Job Responsibilities: Take full responsibility for the facility and it’s 80 production staff: production planning, workforce planning, budgeting, defining and realisation of KPI’s, operational risk management, implementation of new policies and procedures, identifying and closing out any skills gaps within the organisation, ensuring communication between departments, maintaining an environment of continuous improvement. Implement Lean Manufacture Techniques ensuring an environment of continuous improvement. Lead, motivate, and support a large team within a time-sensitive and demanding environment. Implementation of career development plans for all direct reports. Manage timely data collection to update operations metrics. Meet all productivity targets, reduce unit costs, eliminate errors, and deliver excellent customer service. Preferred Skills: Minimum 5 years’ experience as an operations or senior production manager within a manufacturing environment. Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques such as Six Sigma, Kaizen and Prince 2 Personal Attributes: You must be a natural leader with proven experience of managing a successful production, manufacturing or engineering line. Possess a high level of numeracy and literacy with strong verbal and written communication skills Working Hours: 8.30-5 Monday to Thursday and 1pm on a Friday
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Senior Buyer
Exeter
£30000 - £35000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, BUPA
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Senior Buyer The Company: Whilst predominantly working out of this global organisation's head office in Devon, as Commodity Manager / Senior Buyer will be responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of international suppliers who support, and facilitate, the current and future goals of this hugely successful company. Your role will be to source suppliers, negotiate competitive pricing structures whilst ensuring that maximum quality standards are maintained, and subsequently monitor and manage ongoing vendor relationships. Using your ability to source new suppliers, negotiate contract and your ability to manage successful supplier relationships will all be fully relied upon. Job Responsibilities: Manage all commercial aspects of the vendor relationship. Negotiation and agreement of prices and commercial / contractual terms. Reporting on vendor performance as required. To minimise the Company’s spend on materials, services and components, conducive with maintaining adequate quality standards and delivery performance. To maximise on supplier capabilities to determine alternative materials, component designs, tooling, quality standards and delivery packaging where appropriate. To extend the concept of supplier quality assurance to enable materials and components to be delivered in accordance with the requirements of the business. Communicate the philosophy of ownership and responsibility at source to the vendor base. Monitor performance of a portfolio of vendors and take appropriate actions to address any performance failures. Actively participate in new product development teams to influence the design in the use of materials and which will give lowest cost, best quality within shortest time. Preferred Skills: You will be an experienced Buyer and Supplier Manager, ideally possessing experience within a high volume Manufacturing or trading company (this would also hopefully either involve Electronic or Hydraulic component purchasing) International trading experience essential. Personal Attributes: Excellent communication skills Excellent negotiation skills You must be CIPS qualified with a minimum A Level standard of education Associated Benefits: Life assurance cover 2 x basic salary (rising to 3 x basic salary for pension scheme members) Company Pension Plan - Employer contributions of 6% (with min of 3% employee contributions) 25 days paid annual leave + bank holidays Membership into the company medical insurance plan (80% subsidised) Working Hours: 8.30-5 Monday to Friday
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HR Officer
Exeter
£24000 - £26000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, BUPA
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HR Officer Working for a global engineering organisation supporting the UK operations and some global remote locations in all aspects of recruitment and selection, employment law, employee relations, and the provision of HR advice to all 300 employees in the Exeter operation. You will work with an inspiring HRBP and be an extremely hands on generalist with a ‘can do’ attitude. Ideally you’ll be CIPD 5 minimum and offer a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar HR generalist role. Job Responsibilities: • Liaise with and support managers regarding recruitment. • Advise and administer interview and selection process including taking an active part in interviews. • Preparation of offer letters and contracts of employment. • Manage pre-employment checks i.e. right to work in the UK. • Give appropriate HR advice to ensure individuals and the company adhere to employment legislation, safeguarding the company’s duty of care. • Support managers in disciplinary and grievance matters. This may include investigations, guiding and advising managers during a hearing, taking appropriate notes and confirming the outcome. • Support and guide managers on absence management and performance management issues • Maintain the employee data system for European subsidiaries • Assist the HRBP on gathering and preparing data for the annual salary review and bonus scheme process • Support on projects as required • Support the Payroll & Benefits Specialist and provide cover for this role when necessary Preferred Skills: Ability to interact with others with sensitivity and diplomacy Excellent PC literacy (Microsoft Office) Strong time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing demands Personal Attributes: Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships Ability to influence others and decisions Ability to work unsupervised and using own initiative Associated Benefits: Life assurance cover 2 x basic salary (rising to 3 x basic salary for pension scheme members) Company Pension Plan - Employer contributions of 6% (with min of 3% employee contributions) 25 days paid annual leave + bank holidays Membership into the company medical insurance plan (80% subsidised) Working Hours: 8.30-5 Monday to Friday
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Demand Analyst / Data Analyst
Exeter
£21000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, BUPA
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Data Analyst - SQL As a key member of the Forecasting and Planning team, the Analyst is responsible for using SQL (and laterly Python) to build the forecast and inventory system of this global distribution business. Responsibilities: Deliver business process change and improvements using SQL code within the company's planning system. Work collaboratively with Sales and Product Management teams to agree sales forecast Validate and enter the sales forecast into the company's planning tool Review Planning Parameters within the company's ERP systems, to achieve accurate forward plan and optimal inventory Analysis of data to identify issues and demand exceptions Publish and review department KPIs, investigate root cause and take appropriate corrective action Support network design reviews to ensure product flows are optimal Introduce process improvements to maximise forecasting effectiveness & efficiency Skills & Ability SQL coding and data analysis experience Database experience using MS Excel or Access Ideally supply chain or production planning experience Strong analytical skills Employee package consists of: - 25 days paid annual leave + bank holidays - Company Pension Plan (Salary Sacrifice) - Employer contributions of 6% (with min of 3% employee contributions) - Life assurance cover 2 x basic salary (rising to 3 x basic salary for company pension scheme members) - Bupa Critical Illness Plan (80% subsidised by the Company)* - Cyclescheme (www.cyclescheme.co.uk)* - Staff purchases (cost +10%)* - Company profit share scheme (only for non-bonus related contracts), following 2 years service.
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Procurement Planner
Exeter
22000-28000
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The Company: The role is responsible for the replenishment of a number of large warehouses worldwide, via the communication with vendors over a huge selection of products. The position will manage the whole procurement process, from PO creation to receipt exception management with our extensive international supply base to ensure timely receipt and high fill rate achievement levels. Job Responsibilities: Ensure that all purchase requisitions are approved and converted to purchase orders in an efficient and timely manner Expedite purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods Resolve or escalate inbound supply issues to relevant departments and/or management Keep records relating to the key stages of each procurement activity via Excel and ERP so excellent data integrity skills are required. Ensure data integrity with our system landscape Support product launches and promotional activities by ensuring sufficient and timely stock availability Be the first port of call to resolve all critical supplier issues and work with procurement management to implement strategies to avoid issues reoccurring Support the review, development and implementation of processes and procedures necessary to ensure a continuously smooth supply chain Skills: Experience in raising purchase orders and managing supplier delivery schedules. Experience in direct procurement and / or commodity management. Working knowledge of procurement best practice. A continuous drive to improve procurement and planning processes. Your Excel skills must be very strong (pivots, v-look ups) Personal Attributes: Excellent prioritisation skills with an ability to plan and organise effectively Good analytical and problem solving skills A methodical and structured approach to work. IT competence including Microsoft Office and advanced Excel user skills The Benefits: Company Pension Plan - Employer contributions of 6% (with min of 3% employee contributions) 25 days paid annual leave + bank holidays Membership into the company medical insurance plan (80% subsidised) Working Hours: 8.30-5 Monday to Friday – due to Covid-19 this role will predominantly be home based, until the situation improves and it will then return to an office based position on the outskirts of Exeter. To apply, or to find out more information, please click on one of the "apply" buttons Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond immediately to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position.
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Metrologist / CMM Operator
Exeter
£25000 - £30000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, Additional Holiday for Christmas Shutdown, Subsidised Canteen
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Metrologist / CMM Operator Are you an experienced Metrologist with excellent CMM Operating skills, within a precision engineering environment? Then our client is an Automotive manufacturer and they could offer you the next role you now seek to fully utilise these skills. Job Responsibilities: Writing calibration / verification programmes from CAD model. Gauge / tooling calibration / verification to CAD programmes. Maintain calibration database (Gagepack software). CMM measurement of Manufacturing fixtures. Calibration of handheld equipment. Use of Measuring and Checking equipment. Control of documentation. Communicationg with and co-ordinating external calibration contractors. Preferred Skills: 5 years experience in a CMM operating role in an automotive or other precision engineering environment. Experience of using portable arm (Romer) type CMMs. Thorough understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Familiar with use of hand held measuring equipment such as micrometers and verniers. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. Experience of measurement/inspection of automotive or precision components an advantage. An understanding of ISO9001 and/or IATF16949 Quality Systems. Experience of working within a Quality Assurance Department . Personal Attributes: Attention to detail Excellent communicator Computer literate with the ability to generate dimensional reports. Preferably hold an engineering qualification. Associated Benefits: Company Pension Additional holiday for Christmas shutdown Subsidised staff canteen on site Working Hours: 8-5 Mon-Thurs, 8-3.30 Fri To apply, or to find out more information, please click on one of the "apply" buttons Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond immediately to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position.
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Demand Analyst / Data Analyst
Exeter
£21000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, BUPA
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Data Analyst - SQL As a key member of the Forecasting and Planning team, the Analyst is responsible for using SQL (and laterly Python) to build the forecast and inventory system of this global distribution business. Responsibilities: Deliver business process change and improvements using SQL code within the company's planning system. Work collaboratively with Sales and Product Management teams to agree sales forecast Validate and enter the sales forecast into the company's planning tool Review Planning Parameters within the company's ERP systems, to achieve accurate forward plan and optimal inventory Analysis of data to identify issues and demand exceptions Publish and review department KPIs, investigate root cause and take appropriate corrective action Support network design reviews to ensure product flows are optimal Introduce process improvements to maximise forecasting effectiveness & efficiency Skills & Ability SQL coding and data analysis experience Database experience using MS Excel or Access Ideally supply chain or production planning experience Strong analytical skills Employee package consists of: - 25 days paid annual leave + bank holidays - Company Pension Plan (Salary Sacrifice) - Employer contributions of 6% (with min of 3% employee contributions) - Life assurance cover 2 x basic salary (rising to 3 x basic salary for company pension scheme members) - Bupa Critical Illness Plan (80% subsidised by the Company)* - Cyclescheme (www.cyclescheme.co.uk)* - Staff purchases (cost +10%)* - Company profit share scheme (only for non-bonus related contracts), following 2 years service.
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Supply and Demand Planner
Exeter
22000-28000
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The Company: The role is responsible for the replenishment of a number of large warehouses worldwide, via the communication with vendors over a huge selection of products. The position will manage the whole procurement process, from PO creation to receipt exception management with our extensive international supply base to ensure timely receipt and high fill rate achievement levels. Job Responsibilities: Ensure that all purchase requisitions are approved and converted to purchase orders in an efficient and timely manner Expedite purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods Resolve or escalate inbound supply issues to relevant departments and/or management Keep records relating to the key stages of each procurement activity via Excel and ERP so excellent data integrity skills are required. Ensure data integrity with our system landscape Support product launches and promotional activities by ensuring sufficient and timely stock availability Be the first port of call to resolve all critical supplier issues and work with procurement management to implement strategies to avoid issues reoccurring Support the review, development and implementation of processes and procedures necessary to ensure a continuously smooth supply chain Skills: Experience in raising purchase orders and managing supplier delivery schedules. Experience in direct procurement and / or commodity management. Working knowledge of procurement best practice. A continuous drive to improve procurement and planning processes. Your Excel skills must be very strong (pivots, v-look ups) Personal Attributes: Excellent prioritisation skills with an ability to plan and organise effectively Good analytical and problem solving skills A methodical and structured approach to work. IT competence including Microsoft Office and advanced Excel user skills The Benefits: Company Pension Plan - Employer contributions of 6% (with min of 3% employee contributions) 25 days paid annual leave + bank holidays Membership into the company medical insurance plan (80% subsidised) Working Hours: 8.30-5 Monday to Friday – due to Covid-19 this role will predominantly be home based, until the situation improves and it will then return to an office based position on the outskirts of Exeter. To apply, or to find out more information, please click on one of the "apply" buttons Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond immediately to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position.
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Export / Freight Controller
Exeter
Dependent on experience
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Freight Controller The Company: If you are looking to fully utilise your export freight experience in a role which truly involves the movement of goods globally, then this opportunity could be just the one you seek. You will work with your manager to import and export goods internationally, using a variety of freight methods and a number of suppliers across dozens of routes. A superb opportunity for an ambitious and confident export specialist at a very exciting time in the company’s growth and in the changing world of the movement of goods. Job Responsibilities: Part of the Freight Team, responsible for all aspects of Import, Export and Domestic Freight. This is a hands-on role requiring a working knowledge of Customs Legislation in this area of business. Arrange quotations for export customer services as required and negotiate freight rates. Management of supporting documentation and relevant database for “Suppliers’ Declarations”. Provide guidance on export requirements, i.e. documentation; customs controls; Incoterms, wooden packaging regulations, commodity codes, customs updates etc. Oversee domestic shipments via group providers. Supervise costs against set tariffs - sign off transport invoices. Plan and instruct carriers to meet transport requirements and prepare relevant booking confirmations and documentation on EXW/FOB/CIF terms from European and International suppliers. Process documentation for import shipments providing agents with clear and accurate customs clearance instructions. Obtain suppliers declarations for import purposes and update products on Business Central and control database. Preferred Skills: Be a good team player with strong communication and ICT skills. Have experience in a similar role. Further to this you will need to be familiar with all forms of Export & Import Documentation inc, Incoterms, HMRC Regulations. Personal Attributes: Be highly organised with a methodical approach. Have the ability to prioritise workload in order to meet tight deadlines. Associated Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and benefits including a contributory pension scheme, 23 days holiday (increasing to 26 days with service) plus public holidays, staff discounts and death in service cover. In addition there is structured training and the potential for career progression within our growing dynamic company. Working Hours: 8.30am to 5pm
