http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-listing.aspx?JobTitleID=17&KeywordsDesirable=SUPPLY+CHAINThe latest from SupplyChainOnline.Copyright (C) SupplyChainOnline Limited5Gatwick is the Head Office of Nestlé UK and Ireland, open since 2012 as part of a £multi-million investment to establish our next generation of world class manufacturing and office facilities in the UK and with a multi-discipline workforce of over 800 people. We’re at the pinnacle of the relationship between brands and consumers, with an unmatched profile of instantly recognisable brands like KitKat, Smarties, Nescafé, and Dolce Gusto to name but a few. But it’s people like you who breathe that life into them to drive their growth. As Innovation & Renovation Project Manager reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, it’ll be your responsibility to manage the introduction of category innovation and renovation projects, building timing plans, co-ordinating tasks across a broad multifunctional team, ensuring we deliver on time. Additionally, you will monitor our product portfolio, ensuring the range is optimized, and complexity minimized. You will also have the opportunity to get involved in value stream mapping, and manage Total Delivered Cost Reduction projects. So you’ll be expected to: · build project timelines and constraints from all technical and marketing and commercial aspects · monitor and manage all key tasks from initial feasibility through to delivery and post-evaluation · manage stakeholders, both within the project team and at divisional leadership team level · monitor product portfolio · coordinate total delivered cost reduction. Preferably educated to Degree level, you’ll have a proven track record within multi-functional Supply Chain project management, where you’ve applied your strong planning and organisational skills to lead the change process for a brand portfolio, ensuring right-first-time outputs against challenging time pressures whilst reducing costs. Working cross-functionally with ease and using appropriate communication styles for your audience, you’re capable of playing a central role in driving continuous improvement. You’ll also bring: · the ability quickly to develop extensive knowledge of the organisation, products and supply chain systems · work to challenging deadlines · proven ability to influence at all levels · basic understanding of SAP master data · comfortable working with both multi-functional internal stakeholders and external contacts such as repro providers, packaging suppliers and printers. We’ll work hard to make you feel welcome and valued from day one and to help you grow, both personally and professionally. The excellent benefits package truly reflects our status as a major global force in FMCG. So if this matches you and your aspirations and you can make a difference, we want to hear from you. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 18th June, 2013 *Please note applications will be screened throughout the advertising process and suitable candidates will be interviewed before the closing date, so please do not hesitate to apply. There’s more to life at Nestlé.http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94368Tue, 21 May 2013 10:20:44 GMTOur client is an organisation with an incredibly well known and respected brand - Organix. Their growth is driven by their focus on understanding their consumers and meeting their customers’ needs. Other companies can always imitate what Organix do, but they can never imitate their unique approach. Expressing their values, truthfully and honestly, will ensure that they succeed – both as a commercial company and as a group of people. They are now looking for an experienced and talented Supply Chain and Procurement professional with a strong branded background to lead their continued growth through strong supplier partnerships. Reporting to the Managing Director, this is an exciting and extremely broad ranging role giving you considerable autonomy and scope to ensure the service provided is outstanding. The role sits within the Management Team of Organix, and not only has responsibility for their functional area, but also in creating & driving Organix’s Strategy and leading the company into the future. With high growth, fast innovation and a high performance culture already in place, the successful candidate needs to be a high contributor to the continued success of Organix. An excellent communicator, you will: • Have a track record of delivering real results within the Supply Chain function • Be able to demonstrate inspirational leadership qualities • Have a blue-chip background, you will be commercially astute and have an excellent understanding of third party relationships • Have a background in FMCG, and be an experienced leader and developer of teams • A total commitment to the organisation’s values is essential An excellent salary package is on offer with the flexibility to attract the best in the sector. This is an outstanding opportunity to further your career and make your mark on this successful business.http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94358Mon, 20 May 2013 17:27:41 GMTCONSUMER PRODUCTS DIVISION The Consumer Products Division's mission is universal: to offer the best in cosmetics innovation to the greatest number of people on every continent. Its brands are available in all mass-market channels (hypermarkets, supermarkets, drugstores and traditional stores). The division is the spearhead of the group's quest to win over a further billion consumers. The Consumer Products Division includes popular brand such as L'Oréal Paris, Garnier, Maybelline & Essie. All these brands provide good quality products at affordable prices to cater for the majority of the female population. JOB MISSION In this key role you will be based within one of our key national accounts, responsible for ensuring best in class inbound and on shelf availability. You will work with our Sales, Planning, Customer Service and DC teams to ensure the customer is serviced correctly, on time and in full, collaborative forecasting critical path is adhered to and our Supply Chain is tailored to meet the customer needs. By building trust and confidence and acting with integrity, you will be a key player for driving the supply chain strategy for this account and be able to influence important decision-making internally and externally. RESPONSIBILITIES * To be the face of L'Oréal within the customer: key contact for all issues on both sides * To raise the daily orders within the customer * Full responsibility for customer KPIS: Inbound, Inventory and instock * To build and promote collaborative relationship with Customer Care, Operations, Product Planning teams and externally with the customer account, supply and distribution teams * Identify and drive supply chain improvements in conjunction with the customer * Weekly meetings with buyers and supply analysts on account KPIs: inbound, inventory and instock * Full responsibility for L'Oréal UK products within the customer systems * Plan, load and execute promotional periods at item/depot and item/store levels within the customer's system * Maintain base level forecasting at item/depot and item/store level within the customer's system * Owner of L'Oreal UK range changes: NPD launches, delete exits, restrictions and extensions forecast changes, including * Promotional event managements, suncare implementation and seasonal execution * Act as a business partner with the sales team on supply chain matters PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Thorough understanding of the L'Oréal Supply Chain * Excellent analytical skills and advanced knowledge of Excel * Ability to work autonomously, in a non-L'Oréal environment * Strong interpersonal skills in order to build effective relationships internally and externally * Ability to reach mutually acceptable solutions to complex problems which arise; level headed, able to manage and resolve issues under pressure * Experience in presenting internally and externally and adapting communication style * Comfortable dealing with and influencing people at all levels across the business * A creative thinker and willing to challenge existing processes and propose solutions L'OREAL COMPETENCIES * Innovation * Entrepreneurship * Act & lead with human sensitivity * Manage complexity * Achieve results with integrity * Interact effectively * Sensitivity to the metierhttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94354Mon, 20 May 2013 16:19:33 GMTACTIVE COSMETICS DIVISION The Active Cosmetics Division is the fastest growing division of L'Oréal, and #1 worldwide in the dermocosmetics category. There is a good reason for that: we are the expert in dermatological skincare. Working around the world with healthcare professionals, dermatologists and doctors, we develop innovative products to deliver high performance while being suitable for sensitive skin. The most stringent formula and production charters are applied to obtain healthy and visible results for all skin types and all skin concerns. All over the world our products are sold through all types of health channels including beauty and health retailers, pharmacies and medi-spas. Active Cosmetics four diverse brands include La Roche-Posay, Vichy, Roger & Gallet and SkinCeuticals. JOB MISSION The Senior Demand Planner works at the heart of the business across all 4 Brands, driving perfect execution of all launches and promotions across UKI. You will own and drive the forecast process and be involved in the timely resolution of all stock issues to achieve turnover and timely launches, as well as having a wider involvement in cross-divisional excellence projects. In ACD the Demand Planning team also works with the Supply Teams in our key customers, integrating the Customer Supply Chain relationships directly with Demand Planning. RESPONSIBILITIES * Owner of the demand planning process: * Works closely with sales and marketing to build launch and promotions forecasts for UKI * Presents and challenges the global forecast in the validation meeting and ensures it is in line with Finance targets. * To work with our commercial teams to understand promotion plans in detail and to make sure these plans are executed as planned all along the supply chain * Build and optimize the procurement plan from local and international suppliers in order to minimise stock holding whilst safeguarding service level * Manage a Customer Supply Planner responsible for the supply planning and customer supply tasks. * Responsible for all DP KPIs (stock, SLOBs, Service rate, Forecast accuracy, catalogue optimization, call-off optimization, launch and promotional availability). * Manage launches, promotions and One Shots * Several logistic projects involving international and local teams * SAP key user PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Thorough understanding of the L'Oréal Supply Chain * Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and advanced knowledge of Excel * Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team * Strong interpersonal skills in order to build effective relationships internally and externally * Ability to reach mutually acceptable solutions to complex problems which arise; level headed, able to manage and resolve issues under pressure * Comfortable managing complexity in a time pressured environment * Experience in presenting internally and externally and adapting communication style * Comfortable dealing with and influencing people at all levels across the business * A creative thinker and willing to challenge existing processes and propose solutions L'OREAL COMPETENCIES * Innovation * Entrepreneurship * Act & lead with human sensitivity * Manage complexity * Achieve results with integrity * Interact effectively * Sensitivity to the metierhttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94353Mon, 20 May 2013 16:10:26 GMTJOB MISSION Your primary responsibility will be managing the total data requirement for the Luxe product catalogue using SAP material management (MM). This role will be instrumental in shaping new initiatives, processes and automating tasks as well as participating in cross divisional improvement projects. RESPONSIBILITIES * Act as an ambassador / business champion for this key function * Continued management of SAP material product data, ensuring master data are on time and accurate * Development of reports to validate and correct missing or incorrect data * Creation of local codes and integration of international codes * Maintenance of product hierarchy, ensuring accurate account sales reporting * Generation and management of standard and ad hoc planning and sales reports to commercial, product planning and finance teams * Timely and accurate processing of pricing accuracy and revisions in order to meet planning deadlines * Support quality initiatives, including training and education of our Commercial and finance teams * Involvement in key projects helping to improve the efficiency of the supply chain PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Analytical approach and consistent attention to detail * Track record of high volume data analysis; ability to manipulate numerical information quickly and efficiently and without error * Demonstrable desire to develop your understanding and knowledge of new systems * Robust SAP & Excel knowledge, ideally Excel VBA and SQL * Creative problem solving skills * Ability to plan and prioritise effectively taking into account deadlines and resources * Ability to negotiate and influence change at all levels * Experience of working proactively, using own initiative and action and results orientated to focus on outcomes and drive actions * Excellent communication and negotiation skills; able to achieve mutually acceptable solutions to problems which arise; level headed, able to manage and resolve issues under pressure * Flexibility to respond to a rapidly changing environment * Ability to build good relationships both internally and externally, a good networker L'OREAL COMPETENCIES * Innovation * Entrepreneurship * Act & lead with human sensitivity * Manage complexity * Achieve results with integrity * Interact effectively * Sensitivity to the metierhttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94352Mon, 20 May 2013 16:08:38 GMTRole Profile: FrieslandCampina is a world leading Dairy business with a turnover in excess of 10 billion Euros, and is looking for a Head of Supply Chain for their UK operation, based in Horsham, West Sussex. The physical supply chain is supported by a third party provider, and production sites are based in Germany, Netherlands and Belgium. You will be responsible for shaping the overall Supply Chain Strategy and driving its delivery and objectives. Building exceptional relationships both within the business in the UK and abroad as well managing the customer interface. Some travel in Europe will be required. Key functional responsibility: • Proactively work cross functionally and play a critical role in the S&OP process • Using excellent commercial awareness ensure both impact of cost and benefit are appropriately assessed • Responsible for budgeting and meeting company KPIs • Proactive management of internal and external customer service • Focus on continuous improvement of process and systems • Play an active role in supporting the senior management team • Provide customer supply chain support and expertise as required by all areas of the business • SAP – ownership of and responsibility for master data integrity Skills & Experience required for the role: • Degree educated or equivalent • Cross functional knowledge of FMCG Supply Chain (5 years) - preferably food • Commercially driven with a proven track record of delivering a more efficient supply chain • Experience of managing and developing a team • Ability to analyse and evaluate data against key indicators • Project Management experience • Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset The successful candidate will have strong Excel skills, have attention to detail and possess excellent communication skills. Experience of the Dairy Industry, managing a chilled supply chain, as well as experience of SAP would be an advantage. To apply for this role, please send your CV, including current salary and benefits package, with a covering letter to HRFC.UK@frieslandcampina.com. Closing date 10th June 2013 No applications will be accepted via recruitment agencies. www.frieslandcampina.comhttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94345Mon, 20 May 2013 11:52:44 GMTInternational markets. £billions spent with suppliers worldwide. Complex deals and global negotiations. Everything about Purchasing at Jaguar Land Rover is massive. Every moment is as challenging as it is rewarding. So there really is nowhere better to apply your world-class influencing and negotiating skills. Join our Purchasing team and your work here will help guarantee our customers continue to enjoy the highest quality products on the market. Responsible for a portfolio of commodities, you’ll be a pivotal member of our specialist team. You’ll enjoy professional scope unrivalled anywhere else. Here, you’ll be accountable for the full spectrum of procurement – from market analysis, strategy development and commercial objectives, through sourcing, to supplier relationship management and quality of supply. It’s a hugely varied and highly responsible role in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. Career defining moments will be yours for the taking. Put simply, you’ll be instrumental in making sure we benefit from the best possible technical, commercial and logistical outcomes from the supply chain. To do that, you’ll rise to a number of challenges including cost improvement negotiations, product benchmarking and, crucially, the identification of sourcing opportunities in emerging markets. To achieve vital spend and cost saving targets, you’ll forge strong collaborative relationships with suppliers and expert colleagues at the very top of their game. We deal with markets as diverse as production machinery, IT, marketing, logistics, energy, construction and HR-related services, so your expertise is sure to be stretched and enhanced in every way. Our customers expect the best and so do we, so you’ll need to bring impressive credentials to the role. Qualified to degree level, you’re a high calibre buyer with a proven flair for managing large commodity decks. If your commercial experience to date falls outside the automotive industry, you’ll need a commitment to adapt and evolve - fast. We’ll expect you to have an excellent track record in negotiations and demonstrable knowledge of diverse commercial relationships. Strong communication skills and the ability to influence decisions will be vital, as will expertise in managing project delivery to deadlines and within budget. This is just the beginning of an extraordinary career. In return for your dedication, you’ll enjoy all the development opportunities you’d expect from a growing organisation with a rich heritage and a worldwide reputation for innovation and excellence. This is your chance to hone your skills at the leading edge and experience moments of achievement you’ll never forget. Wherever you want to go, Jaguar Land Rover is your ultimate destination. To apply visit www.jaguarlandrovercareers.com Please note Procurement Specialists may focus on Non Production Purchasing, Production Purchasing or Programmes. You’ll need to select your favoured pathway before applying.http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94264Fri, 17 May 2013 16:10:52 GMTOur client specialises in manufacturing for the cosmetics industry, from concept to design and delivery of colour cosmetics, skincare, fragrance and toiletries. Customers are global businesses and the solutions that our client designs are world class in terms of innovation and quality. The business has grown considerably over the past twelve months and the next twelve months is equally exciting. The Logistics function is critical to the success of our client. We are seeking a senior, impactful supply chain professional to add rigour and best practice to the team. You will be responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end supply chain, managing the Logistics function to ensure its proper functioning and holding final responsibility for materials flow within the business. Your brief includes: • Review existing processes and procedures to ensure they are fit for purpose; redesigning and implementing improvements as appropriate • Customer communication and expectations management • Managing logistics operations, working with Far Eastern manufacturers and fillers and clients across Europe • Close control of the supply chain, ensuring that suppliers and forwarders deliver on time and on budget • Working closely with other internal teams to understand client deadlines, demands and constraints This is a highly strategic and commercial role which will involve developing strong relationships both internally and externally. You will have in depth experience of supply chain management and customer services. Your experience should incorporate a significant period in a role in which you demonstrate your ability to problem-solve, create solutions to complex technical issues and negotiate effectively with stakeholders to achieve your commercial targets. Our client is a forward-thinking innovator going through a rapid growth phase; we are looking for positive, can-do people who are always thinking of ways in which you can contribute more to the company’s bottom line. You are a clear thinker, a strong administrator and an effective communicator across a diverse range of international stakeholders. You probably have a degree in a relevant commercial or technical discipline and you are looking for an exciting, challenging role in which you can make a difference with a business that will support your career ambitions. This is a great opportunity to become a key decision maker in a vibrant and growing business as it goes into an exciting period of growth and development.http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94230Fri, 17 May 2013 11:49:28 GMT• Is forecasting, inventory planning and procurement an everyday language to you? • Do you have a good understanding of ERP systems, sophisticated planning and purchasing tools? • Do you speak English and French with a good understanding of business and technical terms? • Do you have expert knowledge of Excel, Access, data warehouse, Oracle/SQL, PC, server and mainframe systems? • Do you have experience in change management and continuous improvement within the workplace? If the answer is “yes” to these questions, you could be the right person for a key role within Thermo Fisher, based in either North East France or the UK (Loughborough). Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With revenues of $13 billion, we have approximately 39,000 employees and serve customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as in environmental and process control industries. We create value for our key stakeholders through three premier brands, Thermo Scientific, Fisher Scientific and Unity™ Lab Services, which offer a unique combination of innovative technologies, convenient purchasing options and a single solution for laboratory operations management. Our products and services help our customers solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics and increase laboratory productivity. Managing the demand forecasting and inventory planning process throughout the organisation’s European distribution network will form the major part of your role. Working with an extensive product portfolio, you will assist in converting high level Supply Chain Planning objectives into manageable system configuration settings and standardised processes across single and multiple European sites. This in turn will create a stable planning environment to help the Purchasing teams deliver their objectives. On a very frequent basis, you will ensure that jobs run to quality and schedule, resulting in correct classification and segmentation of items and optimised inventory management and stock control within the IBS ERS system. As the main point of reference in the supply chain planning process, you will also enjoy involvement in identifying and communicating improvements to services and inventory to achieve profitability, and enhance customer experiences. Acting as a ‘super-user’ for the IBS system and using your well-honed IT skills, you will design, develop and deploy computer based support tools, analyses, reports and models to enhance performance and efficiency of supply chain functions. Possessing a degree or similar in a business related discipline (supply chain planning, inventory management, logistics, quantitative business analysis or management information systems) you will need proven experience in a high volume, multi-location distribution environment. Strong analytical, time management and report writing skills, as well as experience of working as a ‘remote’ team leader is also required. If you have a strong work ethic, a commitment to continuous learning and you are looking for a great career move to a leading, global organisation, consider Thermo Fisher. Please send your CV in English, indicating the position of interest, to: jane.ludford@thermofisher.com No agencies We are an equal opportunities employer www.thermofisher.comhttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94193Thu, 16 May 2013 10:38:52 GMTMüller UK is the Brand Leader within its market sector and the No. 4 Grocery Brand in the UK. 2013 is an exciting year for Müller as we continue to innovate and introduce new products like Müller de Luxe Corner to our existing portfolio of household name brands such as Müllerlight, Müller Corner and Little Stars. We are recruiting a Customer Demand Planner to join our busy team - this is a newly created position and will provide the successful candidate with an excellent opportunity to work cross functionally within the business. You will own the collaborative demand forecast for a designated Top Multiple Grocery retailer liasing directly with the Customer and internal Supply Chain and Sales Teams to ensure that we provide the best Customer Service (demand forecast to order delivery) and maximise on-shelf availability. To succeed in this role you will have a proven background in FMCG, either in Supply Chain and demand forecasting or within Commercial functions such as Sales or Category Management. You will bring a blend of analytical and customer facing skills and have a good knowledge of multiple Grocery retail including experience in managing relationships with one of the Top 5. As this role requires face to face communication with the Customer, you will have the ability to build effective business relationships, influence and resolve customer queries quickly and competently via excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Key Accountabilities • Collaborative Planning Forecasting & Replenishment with Supply Chain teams for a key customers • Building baseline forecast and supporting and or challenging forecasted promotional and NPD uplifts • “Owning" key customer demand process from forecast, through order to delivery communicating along the way • Proactively seeking solutions to delivery On Time In Full • Daily reviews of orders; shortages; delivery issues; and customer intranet data to manage and influence both customer service and expectations, via actions and comprehensive communications • Providing analysis and action on service; delivery and forecast KPI's • Tracking, analysis and actions to ensure successful promotional and NPD activity • Ensuring product master data synchronization with key customers • Development and maintenance of reporting on sales and brand performance Skills & Experience • Proven experience in demand forecasting / sales or category management within an FMCG business (ideally chilled / short shelf life product) • Experience of managing a relationship with a multiple grocery retailer both face to face and over the telephone, confident and resilient in approach • Understanding and experience of supply / capacity planning / safety stock principles • Experience of forecasting tools & techniques, statistical analysis • Excellent quantitative and analytical skills • Microsoft Office - strong PC skills with excellent Excel ability • Supply Chain computer system experience such as FuturMaster desirable • Flexibility to travel to customer as required and to own / resolve any issues arising outside of working hourshttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=93827Tue, 7 May 2013 16:54:30 GMTThe first day of a project you’re leading. The buzz of agreement when you share a new idea with another team. Reviewing performance and realising you played a part in another month of incredible growth. These are the kind of moments that could define your career at Jaguar Land Rover. As the globe’s foremost automotive business, we’ve forged a peerless reputation for quality in everything we do. Thanks to our astonishing success in a wide range of new markets, we own parts and accessories inventory assets all around the world. We’re constantly driven to improve the management of our inventory to achieve better turn rates, reduce obsolescence and drive exceptional service for our discerning customers. That’s where you come in. Many of the processes and services associated with supply chain, warehousing, distribution, sales, customer service and accounting are delivered by third party logistics providers. Working closely with those businesses, you’ll support and lead key projects to achieve customer service and financial objectives. Developing our annual inventory budgets, you’ll monitor performance, create any necessary action plans, and produce regular forecasts for our Finance team. You’ll manage diverse processes to support the Parts Operations and After Market Purchasing teams. What’s more, you’ll support a range of exciting projects to deliver groundbreaking new models and lead Jaguar Land Rover into more emerging markets. Joining us on a 12 month fixed-term contract, you’ll need an impressive track record encompassing inventory classification, forecasting and simulation, as well as stocking level strategies, EOQ planning and safety stock planning. Driven to seek out improvements, you’re an enthusiastic individual with strong communication and influencing skills and have excellent planning and project management skills. You’re familiar with SAP and the MS Office suite. Working across complex distribution networks, you’ve used your strong data analytical and statistical skills to develop compelling recommendations and inventory strategies, leading to the achievement of customer service and financial targets. You’ll hone your skills to the leading edge and enjoy all the benefits you’d expect from a world-class organisation. So wherever you want to go professionally, one thing is certain - Jaguar Land Rover is your ultimate destination. Our employees have access to a privilege car purchase scheme, membership of a competitive pension plan, performance related bonus scheme and 26 days holiday entitlement. Please note, we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible. Please read the information on our vacancies carefully as you are required to make one application only (multiple applications will be withdrawn). Jaguar Land Rover will review your application throughout the recruitment process and you will be considered for alternative roles at every stage of the process.http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=93807Tue, 7 May 2013 15:04:48 GMTChiesi is a leading European pharmaceutical company, with world-wide affiliates, which invests heavily in research and development and in the infrastructure required to keep Chiesi at the forefront as a provider of medicines. This innovative spirit has played a big part in its success to date. The Chiesi UK affiliate continues to consolidate its success, year on year, and is now established as a top 20 pharmaceutical company, in the UK. Chiesi maximises the potential of its strong product portfolio and has market leading brands in the therapy areas of respiratory and neonatology. Chiesi is known for their unique drug administration technology which is commercialised across Europe. As a result of our continued growth and success, we have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Manager to join Chiesi. Reporting directly to the Company Services Director, you will establish, lead and manage the Procurement function responsible for the sourcing and purchasing of both goods and services for the company, working closely with budget holders to ensure adherence to established procurement procedures delivering cost benefits and/or innovation to the organisation. The ability to work collaboratively within the organisation is essential to the success of the role, which will involve the development of long and short-term strategies and the negotiation of commercially viable rates/deals/contracts and the ongoing management of the supplier relationship from tendering process, reviews to taking corrective action if required. Candidates wishing to apply for the role must be able to evidence in their application that they meet the following essential criteria: • Proven background in Procurement with exceptional commercial awareness and relationship managing skills. • Strong knowledge of regulations and laws including the UK Bribery Act 2010. • Degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or Purchasing is desirable. • Proven track record of working with compliance, procurement or legal processes. • Strong negotiation and networking skills. To apply for this role, please click on the "apply at our site" link below and complete the online application formhttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=93803Tue, 7 May 2013 14:42:55 GMTOVERVIEW Capgemini is transforming how brands engage and interact with their customers, helping them to develop and deliver the digital strategies that will outperform the competition. We are a class leader in digital strategy consulting, as recognised by global research firm Kennedy. We are at the forefront of research into digital transformation with MIT, helping organisations the world over understand the impact that digital is having to their customers and business. We have developed our All Channel Experience, which uniquely places Capgemini to advise and deliver for clients looking to use digital to: • Shape and evolve their customer experience • Enhance and expand their service and commerce channels • Integrate and optimise their marketing performance across channels • Innovate their business models and operations We are looking for visionary Strategic Order Orchestration Consultants at a range of grades, to help our clients transform their customer experiences to meet the demands of the digital, connected consumer. JOB DESCRIPTION • You will inspire clients on how to leverage strategic order orchestration / distributed order management to optimise their multi-channel propositions • You will have a vision for the future of eFulfilment and how to meet the needs of the digital/ connected consumer, with the ability to develop propositions that deliver on this vision • You will develop business architecture / designs for eFulfilment supported by order orchestration optimising multi-channel fulfilment options including available to promise and make to order models • You will develop customer centric order orchestration solutions to optimise multi-channel fulfilment and will be familiar with the concept of using customer journeys to develop solutions • You will advise on, deliver and embed strategic order orchestration solutions into a multi-channel environment • You will help our clients develop customer centric strategic order orchestration solutions • You will be working closely with technology delivery partners on behalf of our clients SKILLS REQUIRED • Experience of defining a vision, strategy and roadmap for a client in Supply Chain/ Retail/ Customer Service which is likely to have been gained in a recognised industry leader within either Retail or Consumer Products • Experience of developing order orchestration and fulfilment processes • Experience of delivering and/or using one or more multi-channel order orchestration tools: Oracle (DOO/ GOP),IBM Sterling Order Management, Manhattan Distributed Order Management • Experience and be comfortable designing business solutions using tools related to order orchestration: Salesforce, MetaPack, GXS, eCommerce platforms, warehouse management systems (JDA/ Red Prairie or Manhattan), and core finance systems • Experience developing customer journeys and cross channel experiences, supported by robust end-to-end operations and supply chain • Knowledge of market segment / industry / technology and discipline trends • Have experience in operating model design, translation of business requirements into formal agreements and process mapping, change management and digital delivery across customer service, supply chain, retail and IT departments • Versatility to adapt skills/behaviours/attitude to work with ambiguity and in areas that are not part of your core skills; flexible to changing works locations and travel requirements, in order to meet Capgemini’s and our clients’ needs • Bring an energy and passion to your work, be versatile and collaborative in style, empathetic in nature, confident in content and focussed on outcomes at all levels in the client organisation • Educated to degree level or equivalent; post-graduate qualification (e.g. MBA/ Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply qualifications) WHAT WE OFFER We will provide you with intense professional development and as much stretch as you need to put your skills into action, learn and progress. In particular you will have the opportunity for: • Acceleration: The opportunity to accelerate your career through intellectual challenge, specialist training and responsibility. • Collaboration: The opportunity to work as part of a high performing, supportive and collegial team that values close collaboration with clients. • Satisfaction: Swiftly add value and make a real difference to Capgemini and to our Clients’ organisations. • Exposure: the chance to work with some of the most admired organisations across a range of industries and locations. • Innovation: to work within a company that values innovation and encourages entrepreneurial spirit. Whilst you will have our London office as a base location, you must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as these roles may involve periods of time away from home during the week at short notice. We offer an excellent remuneration package to include flexible benefits and bonus dependent on the candidate’s competency, skills and level of expertise. In order to commence a role with Capgemini UK plc all candidates will be required to provide documentary proof, prior to joining the Company that they are entitled to live and work in the UK. Vacancy Reference: EXTCC0194 Capgemini is an equal opportunities employerhttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=93790Tue, 7 May 2013 10:24:28 GMT“Making our retail clients famous for Supply Chain Excellence” JOB DESCRIPTION Our Supply Chain unit exists as a distinct capability within Capgemini Consulting delivering exciting and effective solutions to clients across a number of different industries. Within this unit, we have a team dedicated to the retail sector, reflecting the unique characteristics of retail supply chains. Our presence in the retail sector has grown rapidly in recent years. We are recognised as a leading player in Retail Consulting, having worked for 26 of the top 30 retailers worldwide. Our customers cover apparel, grocery, general merchandise, entertainment and convenience sectors with projects spanning most domains of retail competency from buying and merchandising, supply chain, logistics, multi-channel retail and store operations. To continue this exciting growth, we are looking to recruit high calibre Retail Merchandising & Supply Chain experts, responsible for helping to develop the practice through successful project delivery, business development and thought leadership. SKILLS REQUIRED • Extensive retail experience gained through either management roles within a retailer or delivering major consulting assignments for blue-chip retail clients • Deep knowledge of merchandising and supply chain strategy and key processes including one or more of: Merchandise & Assortment Planning; Space Planning; Store Clustering; Pricing & Promotions Management; Demand Forecasting; Allocation & Replenishment • A deep understanding of how these different processes interact through the supply chain and retail operations in a multi-channel retail organisation • Knowledge of the planning and execution systems used in merchandising and supply chain management • Demonstrated career progression with previous employer(s). • Sharp intellect and strong problem solving skills to address complexity thrown by large scale retail supply chain challenges • Analytical rigour and proven ability to synthesise data and formulate conclusions/recommendations. • Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing Desirable Skills • Experience of implementing merchandising and supply chain systems within large, multi-channel retail businesses • Experience of different retail sectors, including fashion, general merchandise and grocery business models • Experienced in consultancy methods and approaches, learned through working for a consulting organization, or by working in this manner with a retail organisation • Excellent client handling skills to be able to steer a change programme and client through potentially rough waters. These will be supported by interpersonal skills which will allow you to develop strong personal relationships which will enable you to deliver • Relevant academic or professional qualifications would be an advantage WHAT WE OFFER We will provide you with intense professional development and as much stretch as you need to put your skills into action, learn and progress. In particular you will have the opportunity for: • Acceleration: The opportunity to accelerate your career through intellectual challenge, specialist training and responsibility. • Collaboration: The opportunity to work as part of a high performing, supportive and collegial team that values close collaboration with clients. • Satisfaction: Swiftly add value and make a real difference to Capgemini and to our Clients’ organisations. • Exposure: the chance to work with some of the most admired organisations across a range of industries and locations. • Innovation: to work within a company that values innovation and encourages entrepreneurial spirit. Whilst you will have our London office as a base location, you must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as these roles may involve periods of time away from home during the week at short notice. We offer an excellent remuneration package to include flexible benefits and bonus dependent on the candidate's competency, skills and level of expertise. In order to commence a role with Capgemini UK plc all candidates will be required to provide documentary proof, prior to joining the Company that they are entitled to live and work in the UKhttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=93789Tue, 7 May 2013 10:23:16 GMTOVERVIEW Capgemini is transforming how brands engage and interact with their customers, helping them to develop and deliver the digital strategies that will outperform the competition. We are a class leader in digital strategy consulting, as recognised by global research firm Kennedy. We are at the forefront of research into digital transformation with MIT, helping organisations the world over understand the impact that digital is having to their customers and business. We have developed our All Channel Experience, which uniquely places Capgemini to advise and deliver for clients looking to use digital to: • Shape and evolve their customer experience • Enhance and expand their service and commerce channels • Integrate and optimise their marketing performance across channels • Innovate their business models and operations We are looking for visionary eFulfilment Consultants at all levels, to help our clients transform their customer experiences to meet the demands of the digital, connected consumer. JOB DESCRIPTION • Understanding a client’s business, their customer / consumer needs, their customer journeys including the processes from order capture to delivery and returns gained in an operational role. • Articulating to clients how digital can transform their business and would be able to provide an evidence based recommendation on how the client’s supply chain will need to adapt. • Understanding the capability in the market, the complexity and effort required to deliver transformational solutions and identify what will best meet your client’s requirements in the time and budget they have. • Running workshops to capture requirements, customer journeys, define potential supply chain solutions and deliver detailed requirements. • Understanding of brand values, needs and requirements in the digital world to enable an appropriate definition of supply chain response. • Advising offshore or onshore development for warehouse management systems, in-store picking systems and dynamic routing and scheduling systems, demonstrating knowledge of the leading providers in each functional area. • Generating key ideas and conceptual frameworks to help solve problems and drive out insightful fact-based findings and recommendations – either on a client project, as part of a sales bid or thought leadership. SKILLS REQUIRED • Educated to degree level or equivalent; post-graduate qualification (e.g. MBA/CIM qualifications) is advantageous. • Talented individual who has and will make substantial changes in how companies operate in the digital area. • Deep specialist knowledge within e-fulfilment, gained with a high volume online retailer (either grocery or general merchandise). • You would have either been working for a top 5 consultancy, leading online retailer or digital supply chain for a Consumer Brand or retail category. • Deep content experience of working within one or more of the Consumer Products, Retail, Utilities or Financial Services (Insurance) sectors, substantiated by experience with at least 1 FTSE 100/250 or equivalent sized organisations. • Coherent understanding of how the “Customer”, “Consumer” engages with an organisation e.g.: o Customer needs and journeys across all the touch points an organisation or brand may have with them. o Customer’s user experience and functional needs, particularly in relation to supply chain. o Customer fulfilment process alternatives including in-store picking, click & collect, home delivery and dynamic routing and scheduling. • Strong experience with Supply Chain digital solutions – in-store picking (e.g. Oracle In-store Picking), warehouse management systems (e.g. Manhattan / Red Prairie), high volume picking methodologies (e.g. order forwarding, batch pick and sort, automated sorting/order assembly), dynamic routing and scheduling (e.g. Oracle ORS, Descartes). • Expertise in different multichannel deliver approaches – click & collect, home delivery, locker bank, collection point. • Experience in leading the development of digital and multi-channel solutions – in-store picking, warehouse picking, dynamic routing and scheduling, locker bank solutions, vehicle telematics solutions, vehicle registration plate recognition systems. • Familiar with agile development and onshore and offshore teams. • Experience with IT and / or business operating model transformation. • Strong in project management, budgeting, stakeholder management and issue resolution. • Innovative in everything you do from delivering reports, engaging with the client and working in teams. • Collaborative in style, empathetic in nature, confident in content and focussed on outcomes at all levels in the client organisation. • Flexibility and versatility to adapt skills/behaviours/attitude to work across sectors and areas that are not core in order to meet Capgemini’s and our clients’ needs. WHAT WE OFFER We will provide you with intense professional development and as much stretch as you need to put your skills into action, learn and progress. In particular you will have the opportunity for: • Acceleration: The opportunity to accelerate your career through intellectual challenge, specialist training and responsibility. • Collaboration: The opportunity to work as part of a high performing, supportive and collegial team that values close collaboration with clients. • Satisfaction: Swiftly add value and make a real difference to Capgemini and to our Clients’ organisations. • Exposure: the chance to work with some of the most admired organisations across a range of industries and locations. • Innovation: to work within a company that values innovation and encourages entrepreneurial spirit. Whilst you will have our London office as a base location, you must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as these roles may involve periods of time away from home during the week at short notice. We offer an excellent remuneration package to include flexible benefits and bonus dependent on the candidate’s competency, skills and level of expertise. In order to commence a role with Capgemini UK plc all candidates will be required to provide documentary proof, prior to joining the Company that they are entitled to live and work in the UK. Vacancy Reference: EXTCC0196 Capgemini is an equal opportunities employerhttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=93788Tue, 7 May 2013 10:22:37 GMTReporting directly to the UK Managing Director, this role is pivotal to ensure the S&OP process continues to meet the needs of the business. The successful candidate will have responsibility for managing the overall S&OP process, measuring process performance and providing feedback to the executive review. They will also work with the account managers to provide challenge and validation of the forecasts using their knowledge of the sales history and of the forecasting system. The ideal candidate will have thorough knowledge of S&OP process, implementation and ongoing management together with experience of supply chain and business processes including Sales forecasting, budgeting, demand management, procurement and MRP. They will have the tehcnical skills approriate to manage the forecasting system and the ability to deliver process performanace management and training and education packages. Strong communication skills are essential, as is the ability to build relationships with the confidence to challenge and provide valued input and advice. In return we offer a competitive basic salary togther with a comprehensive benefits package.http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=93716Fri, 3 May 2013 15:12:27 GMTWhen you’re not applying your expertise to huge material and service programs, or providing category and supplier management for multi-million dollar projects, you’ll find there’s plenty to occupy your time at Saudi Aramco. As a global leader in the energy industry, we have the resources to cater to your every need. So whether you want to develop your career working with some of the world’s biggest multinational companies, or explore a wealth of leisure activities – on your own, with colleagues or family – at Saudi Aramco, you’ll be able to do it all. Supply Chain Management Consultant Minimum Requirements As the successful candidate you will have a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Quality Assurance, MIS or a closely related field. A relevant international Supply Chain related certification is highly desirable. Fifteen years of Supply Chain Management experience within a Petrochemical Operating Company, Manufacturing Plant Operation, or Engineering-Procurement-Construction (EPC) environment is essential. Duties and Responsibilities • Perform customer and supplier relationships to enable long-term partnerships with suppliers. • Provide a highly skilled communications link between supply chain shareholders. • Conduct demand management analysis at a mastery application level to ensure supply and demand balance. • Conduct procurement instrument analysis at a mastery application level to ensure compliance with established polices, that buying activities and strategies are appropriate, risk management is considered and that business acumen between buyer and seller is maintained at a professional level. • Assist suppliers in bringing products and services to the Company in a timely manner through identification of supply chain needs and develops transparent supply chain relationships to procure new technology goods and services in a cost-effective manner. • Optimize business processes at a mastery application level and create models of complex supply chains for Decision Support Analysis.http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=93698Fri, 3 May 2013 10:33:30 GMTWhen you’re not applying your expertise to huge material and service programs, or providing category and supplier management for multi-million dollar projects, you’ll find there’s plenty to occupy your time at Saudi Aramco. As a global leader in the energy industry, we have the resources to cater to your every need. So whether you want to develop your career working with some of the world’s biggest multinational companies, or explore a wealth of leisure activities – on your own, with colleagues or family – at Saudi Aramco, you’ll be able to do it all. Travel Management Consultant Minimum Requirements As the successful candidate you will hold a B.S. degree, preferably in Supply Chain/Logistics, Business or Finance/Accounting. A M.S. degree and/or an MBA are preferred. Fifteen years of experience in Travel Management with direct experience implementing airline and hotel programs in a +$1 billion global enterprise is essential. Experience working on major contracts and negotiation skills with major travel management companies, airlines and hotels is required. Five years of experience as an internal or external consultant and business systems and process knowledge with related software, e.g., Oracle, SAP, is desired. Professional certification in Travel Management/Contracts Management/Procurement preferred. Experience in multi-drop transport management, freight and transportation legislation, route planning and scheduling desired. Five years of experience in project management experience is desired. Flexible, excellent team player, good interpersonal skills and be able to contribute to teams, with the willingness to work outside of business hours, and weekends if required. Energy industry background or Middle East/previous expatriate experience is preferable Duties and Responsibilities • Serve as an internal consultant to management for the development, negotiation and execution of major contracts with major travel management companies, airlines and hotels. • Support management on a broad portfolio of global logistics functions for Saudi Aramco.http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=93697Fri, 3 May 2013 10:27:39 GMTWhen you’re not applying your expertise to huge material and service programs, or providing category and supplier management for multi-million dollar projects, you’ll find there’s plenty to occupy your time at Saudi Aramco. As a global leader in the energy industry, we have the resources to cater to your every need. So whether you want to develop your career working with some of the world’s biggest multinational companies, or explore a wealth of leisure activities – on your own, with colleagues or family – at Saudi Aramco, you’ll be able to do it all. Logistics Specialist Minimum Requirements As the successful candidate you will hold a B.S. degree, preferably in Supply Chain/Logistics, Business, Finance or Accounting. An MBA is preferred, however not essential for the right candidate. The candidate will have 15 years of experience in Logistics/Warehousing with direct experience implementing 3/4 PL outsourcing arrangements, using performance based SOW/contracts and managing contractors for five years. Experience working in a +$1 billion global enterprise is required. Training and/or certification in Green Belt or above in Lean Six Sigma is highly desired. Along with five years of experience in an Internal or External consultant role. Business systems and process knowledge with implementation or upgrade of logistics/warehousing related software, e.g., Oracle, SAP, is desired. Professional certification in Logistics Management/Supply Chain/Contracts Management is preferred, with at least five years of experience in Project Management experience. The successful candidate must be flexible, be a team player, demonstrate good interpersonal and team skills and have the willingness to work outside business hours, and weekends if required. Energy industry background or Middle East/previous expatriate experience is preferable. Duties and Responsibilities • Directly involved in logistics and warehousing program development • Serve as an internal consultant to management for the development, negotiation and execution of major contracts with 3/4 PL outsourcing arrangements, using performance based SOW/contracts and managing contractors. • Support management on a broad portfolio of logistics and warehousing functions for Saudi Aramco.http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=93695Fri, 3 May 2013 10:15:10 GMTPurchasing Manager Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Through our work, we make a positive difference in the world. Reporting directly to the Head of Purchasing, you will be a key member of this small but vital team. As a Purchasing Manager, you will focus on internal partnering often as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing expert specialist advice and support in a consultative, collaborative fashion across a diverse portfolio of work and covering a wide range of spend categories and process improvement initiatives. At Arup, we aspire to shape a better world so an ethical and sustainable approach is at the heart of all our projects. You should be passionate about both ethics and sustainability, supporting the delivery of work that is sustainable from a purchasing perspective and that our suppliers are compatible with our values. Your collaborative partnering approach is of vital importance to the success of your projects, which will involve the creation and modification of agreements, strategic supplier management, on-boarding, performance management and relationship management. There will be development opportunities within the purchasing team to broaden your category level experience. You will be working with individuals at all levels from graduate to director across all our practice areas, so it is essential that you are highly adaptable and exhibit the excellent communication and interpersonal skills that will allow you to represent the function and its values at all times. When confronted with challenges, you will leverage the strong, productive relationships you have built by influencing rather than mandating, guiding and shaping instead of directing: in short you will be a collegiate, collaborative team player. Essential Skills, Knowledge and Aims. • Significant indirect purchasing experience with a broad range of hands-on category experience, in an internationally present organization. • Significant knowledge of / experience with supporting the implementation of sustainable supply chain initiatives, along with the passion to ensure that sustainable considerations are present in all projects you are involved in • Excellent communication and influencing skills • Sound financial, commercial and contractual knowledge • Exude a positive, flexible approach to working • Have the desire to develop and broaden your purchasing experience Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Aims. • Track record of supporting and influencing key non-purchasing stakeholders, as a trusted partner, outside of a purchasing team. • Possess an inquisitive, consultative and adaptable mindset. Qualifications • MCIPS qualified: those in final stages will be considered. • Likely to hold a relevant degree or comparable qualification. Reward and Benefits: We offer a competitive salary at all levels, combined with one of the best benefits package in our sector.http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=93435Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:01:54 GMTA global player within the manufacturing industry is looking to expand their Supply Chain team with an experienced EMEA Supply Chain Manager. This is a position for a strong Supply Chain professional looking after key account customers and proactively developing the medium to long term strategy within Supply Chain and Logistics. The position is challenging and rewarding and will focus on identifying opportunities to improve key performance indicators. You will have the ability to form strong connections with your customers and stakeholders, enabling an efficient Supply Chain, result and rapport. You will have a broad scope of end to end Supply Chain experience including knowledge of delivering requirements, packaging, labelling, fleet, and logistics together with reviewing contract conditions in conjunction with the legal department. In addition to this, experience with vendor managed inventory and customer requirements. You will be involved in both large and complex projects to support all areas of the business. The successful candidate will have: - Degree in Supply Chain or equivalent - Significant team management expertise and leadership qualities - Experience within end to end Supply Chain management - Fluent in German and English - Strong analytical skills and negotiation skills - Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement - Willingness to travel - Knowledge and preferably experience of working within the automotive sector ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business ------------------------------------------------------------------------------http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94502Fri, 24 May 2013 09:42:53 GMTHeadline: Packaging Manager within expanding multi-billion £ T/O international FMCG organisation. You will be responsible for managing a high performing packaging supply base, providing superior added value, ensuring; The right packaging materials delivered at agreed specification, required time and lowest total acquisition cost. Packaging procured meets required Codes of Practice and GMP standards for the factory, Group and Customer. Packaging supply activities conducted in an environment which encourages Innovation and Continuous Improvement Cross-functional liaison with Operations, Commercial, Product Development, Finance, Procurement, and Quality Assurance advising on capabilities, opportunities and risks associated with the supply/supplier base. Managing the development of a Packaging Technologist and a Packaging Scheduler Managing the origination of packaging print briefs and co-ordinate artwork through all internal and external departments, including design houses and repro companies working with the Central Packaging preferred suppliers Sign off all new packaging (ie. Fit for purpose, specifications etc) including approval/sign off of first delivery Manage and support the delivery of VA/VE projects, as agreed, to optimize efficiencies both at site and throughout the supply chain Manage NPI, NPD and Continuous Improvement Projects Experience: FMCG Food Packaging experience NPI, NPD and Continuous Improvement experience Experience of Supplier Relationship Management Experience of SAP preferred but not essentialhttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94501Fri, 24 May 2013 08:58:10 GMTHead of Procurement London Salary £90k 1st Executive are currently working with one of the UK's leading FM service providers who are looking to recruit a Head of Procurement to play a key part in the ongoing development and success of their Procurement/Supply Chain Function. Employed in the role of Head of Procurement you will be seen as the key contact for both the client and also internal stakeholders in ensuring that this contract is delivered successfully and ensuring significant savings are achieved across contract. As you can imagine in the role of Procurement Director you will be required to undertake a wide spectrum of duties including - * Leading aUKwide procurement function * Advising and delivering procurement/Supply Chain solutions to the client team * Oversee both pre and post contract procurement/contracts * Tender management * Support the overall governance of the Procurement/ Supply Chain programme * Lead and instruct stakeholders/senior staff from suppliers & client The successful candidate will have worked within the Hard & Soft FM field, ideally with a background leading a procurement function whilst also leading change procurement transformation projects. You will posses strong stakeholder engagement skills coupled with a history leading major projects, client facing and have a commercial approach to procurement. This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leader in what is seen as the key hire within the successful delivery of this contract, as well as being the focal point for the procurement function. Requirements * Extensive category exposure across Hard & Soft FM and Indirect categories. * Commercial Approach to Procurement * Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills * Ability to lead teams and influence across senior/board levels * MCIPS/Degree Qualified * Strong Blue Chip career historyhttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94500Fri, 24 May 2013 08:20:21 GMTWorking as part of the EMEA Procurement Hub team your key objective will be to manage the procurement function to ensure that all necessary services are acquired for the client in an efficient and low cost manner. Working across the supply chain you will work alongside the category managers to design and implement sourcing strategies across indirect services including IT, HR, Professional services and FM. Monitoring procurement policies you will continue to manage processes to improve the end to end procurement. Coupled with this, a key element of the role will see you responsible for maintaining key supplier relationships and ensuring that the suppliers meet their performance objectives. Interpersonal skills and strong communication skills will be necessary to manage and drive the procurement function. The following procurement skillset is a must have for this role: * Experience of leading and implementing category strategies across a variety of indirect services including but not limited to; FM/MRO, HR, Professional Services and IT * A proven track record in demonstrating a successful track record of supply contract negotiations and placements * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate with senior stakeholders * Prior experience in a consultancy or client facing role with a track record working in a fast paced and target driven environment * CIPS/Degree preferably * Flexibility on UK/EU travel This really is a very exciting opportunity to make that next step and become an integral member of a growing global team. If leading a team and taking a managerial position over a variety of indirects categories is what you are looking for, then this is an excellent role for you. To discuss further contact me at j.smith@bramwithconsulting.co.uk To keep up to date with all the latest procurement jobs, follow our twitter feed at http://www.twitter.com/BramwithProcurehttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94496Thu, 23 May 2013 18:12:42 GMT1st-Executive are currently recruiting on behalf of a major defence engineering and support organisation for a number of permanent supply chain positions based in Abu-Dhabi. My FTSE100 client is seeking experienced supply chain managers from mid to senior level to work on an permanent contract for military flight training and support services. Candidates must have a blue-chip supply chain background and demonstrable experience of delivering supply chain solutions - change management experience is essential for the senior roles. Experience working in theMiddle Eastis beneficial but not essential, exposure to aviation supply chains is highly beneficial - this role will be part of a team responsible for keeping a fleet of military aircraft airborne. Spares inventory and MRO subcontracts experience is massively preferred. This role will be responsible for managing a team of 3 tactical buyers - as such people management experience is essential. This represents an excellent opportunity to work in one of theMiddle East's most vibrant cities - with all the lucrative tax breaks this entails. Further details follow, this is an urgent requirement - as such please apply now should this be of interest. Details/criteria: The roles are at varying levels, however experience within the following areas is attractive: * Manage a team of 3 tactical buyer, deputising for them when needed * Identify and develop the requirements of the supply chain solution * Ensure that an appropriate level of due diligence is undertaken to minimize future risks and implement risk mitigation plans * Aviation supply chain experience preferredhttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94489Thu, 23 May 2013 17:02:29 GMT1st-Executive are currently recruiting on behalf of a major defence engineering and support organisation for a number of interim supply chain positions based in Abu-Dhabi. My FTSE100 client is seeking experienced supply chain managers from mid to senior level to work on an interim contract for military flight training and support services. We are recruiting for a number of roles at varying levels, however candidates must have a blue-chip supply chain background and demonstrable experience of delivering supply chain solutions - change management experience is essential for the senior roles. Experience working in theMiddle Eastis beneficial but not essential, exposure to aviation supply chains is highly beneficial - this role will be part of a team responsible for keeping a fleet of military aircraft airborne. Spares inventory and MRO subcontracts experience is massively preferred. This represents an excellent opportunity to work in one of theMiddle East's most vibrant cities - with all the lucrative tax breaks this entails. Further details follow, this is an urgent requirement - as such please apply now should this be of interest. Details/criteria: The roles are at varying levels, however experience within the following areas is attractive: * Conduct supply chain assessment and optimisation as part of a business improvement initiative * Identify and develop the requirements of the supply chain solution * Ensure that an appropriate level of due diligence is undertaken to minimize future risks and implement risk mitigation plans * Aviation supply chain experience preferredhttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94486Thu, 23 May 2013 16:44:17 GMTHeadline: Supplier Development & Performance Lead within leading high-tech Global 500 Manufacturing organisation; investing heavily in ongoing continuous improvement and quality programmes across Global business units. Role: As Supplier Development & Performance Lead you will be responsible for the following remit: Improving quality of suppliers and service levels provided by the vendor base Leading Supplier Evaluation and Approval process (SEA) for new and existing development projects Managing Supplier Performance Reviews across Quality, Supply Chain / Logistics, and Product Introduction Leading cross-functional multi-disciplinary project teams across Continuous Improvement and Service Improvement programmes Identifying Supplier Performance and Quality issues and non-performance; escalating and resolving where necessary Implementing collaborative engagement with suppliers to introduce Continuous Improvement initiatives, policies and methodologies; resulting in a leaner, more efficient and collaborative supply chain Supplier relationship management and relationship ownership. Requirements: Excellent demonstrable expertise within Supplier Development / Performance Management and Improvement Strong Quality Management expertise Industry experience ideally developed within high-tech international manufacturing environment Excellent understanding of Manufacturing Systems and Processes Experience of 6 Sigma, Kaizen or Lean beneficial though non-essential Strong Analytical, Communication, Influencing and Relationship Management / Development Skillshttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94483Thu, 23 May 2013 15:16:34 GMT1st-Exective are recruiting for a number of exciting interim supply chain analyst positions based in Abu Dhabi. Working with a FSTE100 defence and manufacturing organisation these roles represent an exciting opportunity to work in one of the Middle East's most vibrant cities. It will also be extremely lucrative. Coming from a blue chip background the successful applicant will have a demonstrable track record of delivery within a FTSE100 supply chain analysis role. MRO experience is preferred as is exposure to the aviation supply chain. Further details follow, this is an urgent requirement - please don't hesitate to apply if this is of interest. Criteria/details: * Adopts an overarching view of SC solutions * Identifies business improvement opportunities * Experience in inventory optimisation essential * Reviews supply base to identify synergies for supplier rationalisationhttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94481Thu, 23 May 2013 12:13:39 GMT1st-Executive are currently recruiting on behalf of a major defence engineering and support organisation for a number of interim supply chain positions based in Abu-Dhabi. My FTSE100 client is seeking experienced supply chain managers from mid to senior level to work on an interim contract for military flight training and support services. We are recruiting for a number of roles at varying levels, however candidates must have a blue-chip supply chain background and demonstrable experience of delivering supply chain solutions - change management experience is essential for the senior roles. Experience working in theMiddle Eastis beneficial but not essential, exposure to aviation supply chains is preferred. This represents an excellent opportunity to work in one of theMiddle East's most vibrant cities - with all the lucrative tax breaks this entails. Further details follow, this is an urgent requirement - as such please apply now should this be of interest. Details/criteria: The roles are at varying levels, however experience within the following areas is attractive: Conduct supply chain assessment and optimisation as part of a business improvement initiative * Identify and develop the requirements of the supply chain solution * Ensure that an appropriate level of due diligence is undertaken to minimize future risks and implement risk mitigation plans * Aviation supply chain experience preferredhttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94480Thu, 23 May 2013 11:44:27 GMTGeneral Manager East Midlands Competitive Salary + Car + Bonus + Benefits Role Profile Cast UK are currently looking to recruit an experienced and ambitious General Manager within the Third Party Logistics sector, to take responsibility for a multi contract retail site. You will also be expected to drive the business forward, increasing profitability as well as developing a successful team. Skills & Experience You will be an existing General Manager with a proven record of progression within a retail environment. You will be confident in setting, managing and exceeding KPI's whilst providing effective leadership to your team, always demonstrating a fair and consistent approach. A background of continuous improvement, change management and experience of ecommerce is highly desirable. Client information Our client is a Third Party Logistics (3PL) business with multiple operations throughout the UK. Remuneration £ Competitive Salary + Bonus + Car + Excellent Benefits. About Cast UK Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Procurement, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit www.castuk.comhttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94479Thu, 23 May 2013 11:31:00 GMTLocation: Hampshire Salary: Up to £45,000 plus excellent benefits As Commodity Manager you will be responsible for defining and implementing commodity strategies to deliver cost benefit to the business and ensure continuity of supply. Your category will be PCBA and box-build products, which accounts for over 50% of the departmental spend, so it is essential that you have a deep understanding of this product category. Our client is one of the world's leading companies engaged in the development, delivery and support of leading-edge defence systems. Their Leadership team is open, sharing plans for the future, driving retention by offering demanding, exciting work, and providing full guidance and mentoring. This is a great opportunity to join a global organisation that actively encourages personal development and career progression. Skills & Experience: - BSc / BEng or equivalent in a relevant subject area - Background in electronics and/or mechanical engineering or manufacturing, ideally with international exposure - Demonstrable experience of supplier relationship management and contract negotiation in high value, engineered product business - Team player with cultural sensitivity and excellent communication and influencing skills - Demonstrable ability in the implementation of continuous improvement / lean manufacturing and supply solutions and experience of low volume/high variety supply chain strategies Key Responsibilities: - Developing and managing a high performing supply chain capable of supporting the needs of the business unit with regard to cost, quality and delivery - Leading a multifunctional and multinational team to define and implement commodity and sourcing strategies for supplier selection across various commodities - Acting as a conduit and liaising between the various manufacturers/suppliers and the procurement community as well as engineering on new product introductions to ensure that programme timescales are met through early identification of vendors and long lead times - Designing, implementing and communicating supply chain solutions for the various commodities through the use of structured supply chain analysis and design tools such as 'make or buy' evaluations - Leading the preparation, negotiation and execution of local and long term legal agreements with commodity vendors. Negotiating and managing long term supply agreements with PCBA vendors ---------------------------------http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94476Thu, 23 May 2013 09:41:12 GMTSupply Chain Contracts Admin - Fantastic FTSE Opportunity! Excellent Opportunity to join a major Global 500 Organisation in an exciting Supply Chain Contract Management role, which will initially last 12 months, although there will be fantastic prospects for further longevity for the right candidate. The business itself is highly prestigious and a great name to get on the CV! Currently looking for a Sourcing / Supply Chain professional with a background within a manufacturing/services/construction environment to provide contract support to Supply Chain through the review, negotiation, and execution of purchase order and subcontract related activities. In particular, the business is also open to considering recent graduates in Construction Law with little or no prior procurement experience who are looking for their first or second job in this area. THE ROLE * Support Supply Chain in the identification, pursuit and acquisition of new FM/Construction Suppliers through preparation of contractual provisions and the administration of contract proposals. * Work with the Supply Chain Leader in preparing bids and negotiating specifications and contractual provisions for site maintenance, refurbishment and build requirements. * Establish negotiation objectives and achieve them through management of the negotiation process. * Develop positive Supplier relationships to enhance resolution of contractual problems on an equitable, businesslike basis. * Be responsible for compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and company policies governing equal employment opportunity and affirmative action within the incumbent's span of control. REQUIREMENTS * Solid understanding of service and construction contracting and contract management principles and techniques, including ACS contract management. * Strong negotiation and communication skills. * Solid knowledge of English law and legislation governing contract law. * Ideally you will have a Law Degree, Construction Degree or a Masters MSc/LLM in a legal related discipline. Day Rate: £200 - 250/day Start Date: ASAP Initial Duration: 12 Months Location: Bracknell, Manchester or Leicester (with business travel to other sites - up to 15%) Reference: IG4858 Key Skills: Construction / FM Law, ACS Contract Management, Service or construction contracting, Supplier Negotiation, Supply Chain Performance Management. 1st Executive are at the forefront of 'Search' within the Procurement sector operating UK & Europe wide. We have over 280 live vacancies in Buying, Purchasing, Procurement and Supply Chain at all levels from buyer to Procurement Director and CPO level across a diverse range of industry sectors.http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94475Thu, 23 May 2013 06:00:49 GMTProcurement Contractor - Bristol - £450-£550/day for a Boutique Consultancy Company A specialist consultancy firm with market leading blue-chip clients is in the market for a dynamic and versatile Procurement professional to join their team as a Procurement Contractor for a long-term project based in Bristol. This Procurement role will involve: - Managing a multimillion-pound spend across direct Procurement categories - Developing the supply chain and streamlining processes to make substantial procurement savings - Managing relationships and communicating with senior management, suppliers, stakeholders, and clients This Procurement role will require: - Proven track record of procurement experience, with significant savings on multimillion-pound spend - Experience of procurement category management, with strong procurement and supply chain industry knowledge - Excellent communication and negotiation skills - Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment - Strong academics and industry qualifications are an advantage This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and forward thinking procurement professional to join a growing specialist consultancy company, taking on real responsibilities and playing a pivotal role in the success of the procurement operation. This is a fantastic opportunity to get procurement consultancy experience with globally recognised blue-chip organisations, developing your industry skills and knowledge. If this great procurement position is for you and you have the required skills to succeed, please apply to Michael Rogers at m.rogers@bramwithconsulting.co.uk Key skills: procurement, buyer, direct, purchasing, stakeholder management, category manager, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, consultancy, contract, interimhttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94472Wed, 22 May 2013 18:37:27 GMTRole Title - Supply Manager £25,000- £30,000 - 6 month contract Role Profile Our client, a world leading branded FMCG supplier, is looking for a supply chain planner on an initial 6 month contract. Responsibilities include: *Providing accurate and timely forecasts / despatch plans to supplying wineries to ensure customer demand is met against the agreed forecasts and KPI's. *Provide consistent and accurate customer data to stakeholders with recommended Monthly sales forecast submissions and reporting including promotional activity *Full and accurate stock reconciliations across various delivery locations under different terms with monthly reporting to include prompt resolution of inaccuracy / differences *Ensure that customer orders are able to be fulfilled within declared lead times and that measures are in place to validate performance. Delivering best practice in forecast accuracy, whilst implementing drop size directives. *Able to foresee operational issues both internal and external, and to be proactive in problem resolution. Skills & Experience *Firsthand experience within a planning environment essential with exposure to a customer focused supply chain providing excellent service levels to the major retailers *High degree of SAP competency *Competent in Microsoft office *Ability to understand, collate and apply data to a maximum advantage *Knowledge of planning techniques and its interaction with International and domestic distribution. *Excellent communicator both verbal and written *A team player *Shows pro active behaviour, takes decisions and is quick to resolve issues *Qualifications and experience required Client information Our client is a global FMCG brand based in Hertfordshire Remuneration £25,000 - £30,000 + benefits About Cast UK Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit www.castuk.comhttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94469Wed, 22 May 2013 18:22:43 GMTAs a senior supply chain planner, you will be responsible for : -planning and forecasting both demand and supply of all product categories in the food division -end to end supply chain management -manage supplier base -manage a couple of junior planners -ensure key commercial KPIs like availability, stock turnover, inventory levels, sales and margins are maximised/minimised. Supply Chain planner: the candidate: -You will ideally be degree educated, any professional qualifications like CIPS will be advantageous -You will have 1-2 years of supply chain management experience in an FMCG retail or manufacturing environment -You will aspire to grow in a small yet fast growing FMCG retailer and be willing to take on management responsibility -You will be 'switched on' and be willing to influence decision makers If this sounds like you, I am keen to hear from you! Please apply directly or alternately email me your CV to poulami@exsurgo.co.uk. Looking forward to hearing from you!http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94466Wed, 22 May 2013 18:13:07 GMTMy National leading FMCG client requires a Demand planner to work as part of the demand planning team to develop and maintain the short, medium and long term forecast for the designated customers, channels and brands The role - Provide a robust forecasting, production planning and full goods stock deployment activity for the business - The role requires a customer centric mindset, alongside the standard analytical, collaborative and forecast challenging ways of working that is commonplace within the team. - You will have direct customer responsibility and work closely with them, having regular contact - Develop forecasting accuracy through the S&OP process utilising sales trend analysis, in conjunction with commercial and supply chain colleagues, and a clear understanding of the impact of promotional activity upon the business The person - Immediately available - Ideally from an FMCG environment - Analytical and strong numerically - Team player with good communication skills National leading FMCG business If you would like to apply for the role of Demand Analyst/Sales forecaster or find out more, please apply online or contact Michael Penberthy at Robert Walters on michael.penberthy@robertwalters.com or call +44(0) 161214 7429 quoting the reference 1822180.http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94464Wed, 22 May 2013 17:33:01 GMTOur client, an internationnaly recognised FMCG organisation based in the Greater Manchester area are looking to recruit a Demand Planner for a 9 month contract role. You will be required to develop and maintain the short, medium and long term forecast for the designated customers, channels and brands. The role - Provide a robust forecasting, production planning and full goods stock deployment activity for the business - The role requires a customer centric mindset, alongside the standard analytical, collaborative and forecast challenging ways of working that is commonplace within the team. - You will be accountable for the forecasting of base and promotional volume, elements of new product introduction (NPD) / end of life (EOL) management, forecast accuracy, forecast bias and customer service for the channels, customers and brands that they are assigned. - Develop forecasting accuracy through the S&OP process utilising sales trend analysis, in conjunction with commercial and supply chain colleagues, and a clear understanding of the impact of promotional activity upon the business The person - Immediately available - Ideally from an FMCG environment - Analytical and strong numerically - Team player with good communication skills Offering a salary of circa £32,000, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward thinking, market leading organisation with excellent benefits. If you feel you have the necessary skills or wish to find out more about the role please send in your CV to Susannah.warrington@robertwalters.com or call 0161 214 7438 quoting the reference 1835920. If you would like to apply for the role of Demand Planner or find out more, please apply online or contact Susannah Warrington at Robert Walters on susannah.warrington@robertwalters.com or call +44(0) 161214 7438 quoting the reference 1835920.http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94463Wed, 22 May 2013 17:32:47 GMTSales Executive - Air Freight £35,000 - £42,000 + car + bonus **** REGIONAL ROLE WITH 'HOT DESK' LOCATIONS IN LEEDS OR SHEFFIELD **** Role Profile Our Client, who is a 3PL and global intermodal freight provider based in West Yorkshire, is looking to recruit a dynamic and forward thinking Sales Executive / Account Manager. The role will require you to generate and implement new business from SME's to corporate organisations who could benefit from their deep sea and short sea service. To ensure the retention of clients through superior account management. The role will report into the Regional General Manager. Skills & Experience Experience in deep sea and/or airfreight sales is an advantage. A proven track record in new business sales is necessary. Competence of Microsoft Outlook and Excel are vital, as is a methodical approach to keeping electronic records. You must be a self-starter with excellent prioritisation and time management skills. You must be able to work with minimal supervision after agreeing objectives with line manager. Client information Our client is a 3PL and global intermodal freight provider based in West Yorkshire About Cast UK Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Procurement, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit www.castuk.comhttp://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94462Wed, 22 May 2013 17:32:22 GMTSupply Chain/Demand Planning - Interim 12 months Location:North West Salary: Circa £250 per day (ltd) 1st Executive is currently recruiting for this Major Global FMCG, FTSE 100 organisation based in the North West (Cumbria). An exciting opportunity within this well known and truly global company who serve hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide,and with brands sold in over 200 countries. This exciting opportunity to join the a dynamic team, taking responsibility for customer service, production planning and inventory management. Key responsibilities: As part of a team of a small team, you will manage, prepare, align and communicate the high quality demand plan for a given category with a planning horizon of 18 months * You will build collaborative demand plan * Have the ability to communicate demand to functional partners * Ensure alignment of demand plan to supply plan. * Evaluate changes to demand, inventory and customer backlogs. * Manage the demand function for a given Category, monitoring orders and shipments * Support new products planning and life cycle planning * Collaborate with cross functional team to manage sku life cycle changes, managing up to 400 sku's * Drive improvement of demand planning accuracy for the group * Interface with Commercial and internal teams in the business forecast with the demand plan * Consolidation of demand plan using SAP APO Personal specification: * Previous experience within supply chain, including demand planning or forecasting * Collaborative approach with strong influencing skills * SAP APO experience * Ideally knowledge of continuous improvement * Confidence in challenging processes, and recommending new procedures * Strong communication skills Please apply in confidence to sheila.harris@1st-executive.com, quoting job reference number J004915 and including your contact details.http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94460Wed, 22 May 2013 14:54:14 GMTAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Supply Chain Team of our manufacturing and engineering client, responsible for the management of Corporate Services and IT related categories. This is a role that will be responsible for strategic sourcing, formulation and implementation of global commodity strategies and driving long term improvements in Quality, Cost and Delivery. It will also be heavily involved in the functional development of the buying population and managing process compliance. With this responsibility comes the requirement to develop and build highly effective supplier relationships and to manage a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities - Development and execution of IT and Business System commodity strategies - Responsible for sourcing process from source to pay and associated tasks - Make recommendations to stakeholders on sourcing decisions including making recommendations to source - Identify category opportunities through supplier market analysis, developing and implementing strategies accordingly - Repair and write RFP documentation in line with customer requirements, evaluating supplier responses - Negotiate pricing and agree comprehensive contracts in complex environments - Manage categories to ensure continued value creation through the contract lifecycle - Advise stakeholders regarding processes and best procurement practice - Develop and support internal customer needs for services and product through implemented procedures - Ensure adherence to the company processes and procedures - Identify cost reduction opportunities - Develop supplier strategies and support long term cost management processes - Manage supplier performance and scorecards - Resolution of customer / supplier issues Qualifications & Experience - Familiarity of eSourcing tools and ERP systems. - High degree of commercial awareness. - Exposure to wider supply chain issues and activities through working experience. - Good knowledge of procurement processes, contract law and procurement legislation - Proven experience of Indirect / IT Sourcing & Category Management - Demonstrably strong stakeholder management skills - Proven experience in commercial negotiation - Degree in a relevant business related area (Preferred) - CIPS Qualified or equivalent (Preferred) - Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment (Preferred) Please contact Rohan Kallicharan at Procurement People to discuss this excellent opportunity. ---------------------------------http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94456Wed, 22 May 2013 14:35:19 GMTSenior Procurement Manager (Not for Profit Sector) (Broad Category exposure, inc. Marketing/Media/Facilities, etc) Location: Central London, EC2 Basic To Circa £45,000, plus benefits An opportunity to join one of the UK’s most respected ‘Not for profit’ organisations in a Senior Procurement role. You will help develop and implement a thorough procurement strategy in order to achieve optimal value for money throughout the supply chain, supporting the client’s aim of saving money to focus on the company’s worthwhile causes. The Role You will support the Head of Procurement ensuring value for money is achieved in every negotiation, extending to the full tenure of the supplier relationship. Working on complex contracts, you will deliver continuous improvement, using your experience and influencing skills to achieve savings. You Will · Work on the more complex contracts supporting categories such as Marketing & Media, in addition to other related projects. · Perform detailed cost and performance measurement. · Provide mentoring support to the team and deputise for the Head of Procurement as required. · Aid effective supplier management by developing suitable systems that demonstrate year on year continuous improvement, whilst demonstrating value for money return in all contracts. · Have experience of procuring sophisticated products such as marketing, media and research services. · Have a track record of leading project teams, improving efficiency and achieving targets. · Be an excellent negotiator, able to build a rapport with a wide range of people at all levels. You will have strong influencing skills, tact and credibility to make an impact with senior management. · Ideally be MCIPS qualified, with an in-depth applied knowledge of the full procurement cycle. The successful candidate will be a driven, hands-on individual, able to develop strategy to achieve results. Public sector exposure would be beneficial, but more important is a ‘private sector mentality’ - the ability to work at pace and relish the pressure that comes with working for a household name not for profit organization. ---------------------------------http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94455Wed, 22 May 2013 14:33:18 GMTThis super opportunity has arisen within this market leader, a newly acquired division of a global group. The remit of this exciting position is to deliver and support Supply Chain Management in consistently and accurately meeting business requirements, specification and value for money. The aim is to support all areas of the business in delivering Supply Chain improvements through strategic partnership programs and SC21. Accountabilities - Clear leadership within your immediate team, but also through Supply Chain as a whole entity - Successful implementation of the Profit Through Partnership program and SC21, adhering to deliverables and milestones - Develop and continually improve relationships across the Supply Chain, developing close internal and external relationships - Ensure that outputs from Supplier Development activities are shared across the business - Select suitable industry standard tools and techniques to assess the competency and capacity of the supply chain to meet long term company objectives - Conduct business reviews using Supply Chain Development standardised business audit template in order to manage performance against KPIs, business improvement, long-term planning and assessment of working relationships - Teach appropriate improvement tools and techniques to your suppliers and support implementation - Monitor best practice development worldwide and share this knowledge throughout the supply chain community Skills, Knowledge, Experience - Proven background within Procurement / Supply Chain - Experience within the Aerospace or any low volume, high technology industry is an asset - Demonstrable capability of change management / improvement implementation - SC21 Lean certification would be HIGHLY desirable - High competence in the use of Continuous Improvement techniques - Strong financial and commercial acumen to evaluate proposals and prepare business cases You will Possess: - Superior communication skills - The ability to think outside the box / Innovator - Strong motivation skills - Strong analytical skills - The ability to be a finisher: driving projects to completion Please contact Rohan Kallicharan at the Birmingham office of Procurement People to discuss confidentially and in detail. ---------------------------------http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94454Wed, 22 May 2013 14:28:17 GMTElectronics Location: Worcestershire Salary: £30,000 - 40,000 base, plus excellent benefits package including relocation support and additional training Our client are a leading global technology based production company looking for a high calibre procurement professional to join their HQ based team due to continued growth. This position will be responsible for the complete procurement cycle, to include supplier selection, drafting and negotiation of contracts, management and development of appointed suppliers. Key output will be quality improvement, cost reduction, timeliness and the delivery of lean procurement through the supply chain. This would be an ideal opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their procurement career as you will be provided with development opportunities in terms of further qualifications and realistic prospects of progressing to Purchasing Manager within two years. This is a highly innovative and dynamic environment with complex and advanced electronic & mechanical items. Therefore it is essential that you have some exposure to technical Electronics / Electro-mechanical based production environments to be considered. Skills & Experience: - Demonstrable experience in an engineering /manufacturing procurement role (Essential) - CIPS Qualified or Equivalent (Desirable) - Degree educated in a relevant subject (Desirable) - Commodity experience of Electronics / Electromechanical(Essential) and Mouldings and Castings (Desirable) - Experience of foreign procurement practices and business travel in Asia - Formal engineering training (Desirable) - Lean Six Sigma (Desirable) - Strong negotiation and supplier management skills - Strong working knowledge of JIT techniques - Strong IT and data analysis skills ---------------------------------http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94451Wed, 22 May 2013 14:00:17 GMTHead of Procurement - Fantastic Greenfield Opportunity Major Global Corporate has a new opportunity for a Senior Procurement professional with extensive leadership expertise to head up the Procurement, Supply Chain, Stores & Logistics functions and deliver a major transformation in this area. This represents a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to lead a turnaround within purchasing and move it from a reactive, tactical function to a truly strategic, proactive and highly commercial Procurement function. You will be reporting directly to the CFO in a fully autonomous role with a global remit, mainly focused in the UK and US. THE ROLE * Full autonomous leadership of the procurement department covering all aspects of global sourcing and purchasing, from identification of relevant niche suppliers through to contract negotiation, Supplier Relationship Management, delivery and logistics of goods/services. * Develop and deliver long-term procurement strategies in a Greenfield purchasing environment. * Management of a team of c20 colleagues split across purchasing, materials management and logistics, as well as the recruitment of further support. * Introduction of new suppliers to the business as well as identifying who the key strategic suppliers are, and building strong working relationships that are mutually beneficial to both parties. * Build relationships and engagement with key internal stakeholders in order to 'sell' the strategic benefits of procurement, winning over hearts and minds of detractors where necessary. REQUIREMENTS * Degree qualification or relevant professional qualification such as MCIPS. * Must have a depth of experience leading a Global Procurement function within a Corporate Blue-Chip environment * Demonstrable experience building robust working relationships with a highly specialised supplier base. * Significant experience building procurement functions from scratch in a Greenfield environment and delivering major purchasing or supply chain transformations. * Excellent communication and presentation skills required with regular contact with C-Level executives and Board-level interaction. Location: Cambridgeshire Salary: Up to £95k + 30% bonus and corporate benefits package. Reference: IG4688I Key Skills: Greenfield Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Senior Leadership, Supplier Performance Improvement, Team Coaching & Recruitment 1st Executive are at the forefront of 'Search' within the Procurement sector operating UK & Europe wide. We have over 250 live vacancies in Buying, Purchasing, Procurement and Supply Chain at all levels from buyer to Procurement Director and CPO level across a diverse range of industry sectors.http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94436Wed, 22 May 2013 08:32:06 GMTSubcontract Management opportunity in leading Global business. Leading global manufacturer has a number of exciting vacancies within their Supply Chain function for candidates to join as Subcontract specialists managing the full post-contract process for a number of key supply and service contracts delivering to major customers. These roles have come up due to a very successful period of winning new business resulting in a significantly increased workload and as such represents a fantastic opportunity to work for one of the biggest names in the industry sector with excellent international prospects, with great potential for personal development in the business. You will be able to play a key role in the development of new cutting-edge products and services with an industry leader. THE ROLE * Manage the supplier base covering the full end-to-end Supply Chain process from contract sign-off through delivery of goods/services and performance review/improvement. * Implement the supply chains from scratch for new programmes; work with the appropriate businesses functions and suppliers from product development into volume production * Build and develop strong working relationships with key suppliers as well as working closely with Engineering to gain an in-depth understanding of the key commodity areas. * Liaise closely with colleagues in R&D, Procurement, Contracts, Engineering and Program Management in order to ensure best value to the business. REQUIREMENTS * Demonstrable depth of subcontracts management experience in a fast-paced, dynamic Supply Chain environment, ideally working within NPI/NPD projects. * Relevant industry experience such as the Aviation/Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing, Engineering, Electronics or Medical Devices sectors. * Ideally qualified to Degree Level or CIPS certified. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and develop strong working relationships with suppliers and stakeholders. Salary: £42,000 - £52,000 + Bonus, Private Medical, Pension, etc. Location: Dorset (Relocation assistance available) Ref: IG4828 Key Skills: Subcontract Management, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Quality Improvement, Program / Project Management, Supply Chain Development, New Product Introduction / Development 1st Executive are at the forefront of 'Search' within the Procurement sector operating UK & Europe wide. We have over 280 live vacancies in Buying, Purchasing, Procurement and Supply Chain at all levels from buyer to Procurement Director and CPO level across a diverse range of industry sectors.http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94435Wed, 22 May 2013 08:29:18 GMTSenior Buyer - Fantastic Greenfield Opportunity! Leading Global Corporation requires a Procurement / Purchasing professional to join their growing Procurement team in developing and implementing sourcing strategies across a number of category areas in a Greenfield purchasing function. The business is widely recognised as being one of the leaders in their market, and boast a strong culture of continuous improvement. This represents a chance to join an exciting and progressive organisation and to be a key part in the development of procurement strategies in Greenfield spend areas, working with a highly specialised supplier base. Role: * Work with the Procurement Director and purchasing team to determine and implement full end-to-end category procurement strategies across a range of Greenfield spend areas. * Manage relationships with new and existing suppliers and ensure that they are conforming to appropriate quality standards for products and components, as well as working with them to improve overall delivery. * Identify and engage with senior stakeholders to improve the profile of the procurement and purchasing functions. * Take the lead in a wide variety of purchasing projects to help the procurement department to achieve its targets in terms of savings delivery and quality of procured goods and services. Requirements: * Blue Chip corporate background within purchasing and strong understanding of a number of strategic sourcing methodologies. * Solid understanding of managing highly complex supplier/stakeholder relationships and negotiating contracts. * Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, able to work with multiple stakeholders in a consultative process. * Previous experience of working within a Greenfield purchasing function will be useful. * Degree or relevant qualification preferred Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 + 15% Bonus + Corporate Benefits Package Location: Cambridgeshire Ref: IG4689 Key Skills: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Influencing and Managing Stakeholders, Greenfield Procurement, Purchasing. 1st Executive are at the forefront of 'Search' within the Procurement sector operating UK & Europe wide. We have over 280 live vacancies in Buying, Purchasing, Procurement and Supply Chain at all levels from buyer to Procurement Director and CPO level across a diverse range of industry sectors.http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94434Wed, 22 May 2013 08:29:16 GMTExciting Procurement Opportunity with fast-growing Automotive Group Leading Global Organisation in the Automotive sector has an exciting career-development opportunity within the procurement function for a dynamic Buyer/Senior Buyer looking to make the next step in their purchasing career. This represents a fantastic opportunity to work for one of the fastest-growing Automotive companies in the world - where a number of their competitors are consolidating spend, my client is currently in an aggressive period of growth as they look to double the size of the business within the next 5-10 years. As such this is a unique chance for the right candidate to get in on the ground floor of this new development! THE ROLE * Work with the New Product Development engineers to ensure that there are robust commercial contracts in place for all new procurement requirements. * Deliver cost savings against agreed targets * Management of supplier performance though Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and identifying Root Cause of issues that occur with supplier quality. * Build strong working relationships with suppliers and internal customers REQUIREMENTS * Demonstrable procurement or purchasing experience ideally with an organisation in the Automotive or other relevant industry sector such as Manufacturing or Aerospace. * Ideally qualified to Degree Level or CIPS certified. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and develop strong working relationships with suppliers and stakeholders. * Experience working within New Product Development & Introduction (NPD/NPI) will be highly beneficial. Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience. Location: Falkirk, Scotland Ref: IG4705S Key Skills: Purchasing, Procurement, Automotive, Supplier Relationship Management, Buying, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Tender Management, NPI/NPD, Engineering 1st Executive are at the forefront of 'Search' within the Procurement sector operating UK & Europe wide. We have over 250 live vacancies in Buying, Purchasing, Procurement and Supply Chain at all levels from buyer to Procurement Director and CPO level across a diverse range of industry sectors.http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94433Wed, 22 May 2013 08:29:14 GMTProcurement Commodity Manager - Fantastic International FTSE Opportunity! Leading International FTSE250 organisation requires a Procurement / Purchasing professional to join their Group Procurement team in developing and implementing sourcing strategies across the Mechanical Engineering commodities. The business is widely recognised as being one of the leaders in their market, and has shown excellent and consistent growth during its recent history. They are well known for delivering innovative new solutions to their client base and boast a strong culture of continuous improvement. Role: * Developing and implementing a new commodity sourcing strategy, ensuring that suppliers are hitting 95% OTIF delivery. * Manage relationships with new and existing suppliers and ensure that they are conforming to appropriate quality standards for products and components - working collaboratively with underperforming suppliers to improve performance where possible. * Identify and engage with senior internal stakeholders to improve the profile of the procurement and Supply Chain functions. Influence senior stakeholders at site-level in the implementation of purchasing and supplier management best practice, demonstrating the value-add to the organisation. * Lead procurement improvement programmes across your key commodity areas as well as providing support to colleagues in procurement to ensure optimal capability, sustainability, quality and cost from suppliers. Requirements: * Strategic Sourcing experience within a relevant industry sector such as Aerospace/Aviation, Defense, Automotive, Manufacturing, Production, Electronics, Medical Devices, etc * Knowledge of product and material procurement processes in a manufacturing environment. * Full end-to-end Supply Chain Management expertise, including the ability to work with key or underperforming suppliers to improve performance and value delivered. * Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, able to work with multiple stakeholders in a consultative process. Salary: £42,000 - £52,000 + Benefits including Bonus, Healthcare, Pension. Location: Dorset (Relocation offered) Ref: IG4827 Key Skills: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Influencing and Managing Stakeholders, Commodity Procurement, Purchasing. 1st Executive are at the forefront of 'Search' within the Procurement sector operating UK & Europe wide. We have over 280 live vacancies in Buying, Purchasing, Procurement and Supply Chain at all levels from buyer to Procurement Director and CPO level across a diverse range of industry sectors.http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94432Wed, 22 May 2013 08:29:08 GMTExciting Procurement Opportunity with fast-growing Automotive Group Leading Global Organisation in the Automotive sector has an exciting career-development opportunity within the procurement function for a dynamic Buyer/Senior Buyer looking to make the next step in their purchasing career. This represents a fantastic opportunity to work for one of the fastest-growing Automotive companies in the world - where a number of their competitors are consolidating spend, my client is currently in an aggressive period of growth as they look to double the size of the business within the next 5-10 years. As such this is a unique chance for the right candidate to get in on the ground floor of this new development! THE ROLE * Work with the New Product Development engineers to ensure that there are robust commercial contracts in place for all new procurement requirements. * Deliver cost savings against agreed targets * Management of supplier performance though Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and identifying Root Cause of issues that occur with supplier quality. * Build strong working relationships with suppliers and internal customers REQUIREMENTS * Demonstrable procurement or purchasing experience ideally with an organisation in the Automotive or other relevant industry sector such as Manufacturing or Aerospace. * Ideally qualified to Degree Level or CIPS certified. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and develop strong working relationships with suppliers and stakeholders. * Experience working within New Product Development & Introduction (NPD/NPI) will be highly beneficial. Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience. Location:Surrey Ref: IG4705E Key Skills: Purchasing, Procurement, Automotive, Supplier Relationship Management, Buying, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Tender Management, NPI/NPD, Engineering 1st Executive are at the forefront of 'Search' within the Procurement sector operating UK & Europe wide. We have over 250 live vacancies in Buying, Purchasing, Procurement and Supply Chain at all levels from buyer to Procurement Director and CPO level across a diverse range of industry sectors.http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94430Wed, 22 May 2013 08:29:07 GMTDemand Planner - Fantastic International Career Opportunity Multi-£bn global Manufacturer, widely recognised as having unrivalled Engineering and Production capabilities in their market and known for regularly delivering innovative solutions to their clients, has an excellent career opportunity available as a Demand Planner. This represents a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that operates globally, with a strong ethos for identifying and promoting the top performers - in particular the expectation here is that the successful candidate would train and develop into a more senior position after 2-3 years. THE ROLE * Manage an order portfolio across a broad range of parts and spares over long term requirements (3+ years) and lead the forecasting process for your area. * Help improve efficiency levels, reducing operating costs and inventory whilst ensuring a high level of quality and timely stock replenishment from suppliers. * Manage and improve the delivery of suppliers to achieve an accuracy level of 95% or more. * Build effective working relationships with colleagues in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Production and Engineering to ensure complete visibility across the whole Parts & Spares demand planning process. REQUIREMENTS * Demonstrable depth of experience working with aftermarket parts or spares in a production environment, whether forecasting, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Sales * Customer-focused with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a diverse range of suppliers * Background within a relevant industry sector such as Manufacturing, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, etc. * Good IT skills with experience of using forecasting tools or SAP Salary: £28 - £35k + Corporate Benefits Package Location: Gloucestershire Ref: IG4844 Key Skills: Parts & Spares Forecasting, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Stock replenishment, Aftermarket, Demand Planning 1st Executive are at the forefront of 'Search' within the Procurement sector operating UK & Europe wide. We have over 280 live vacancies in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics at all levels from buyer to Supply Chain Director and CPO level across a diverse range of industry sectors.http://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job-detail.aspx?id=94429Wed, 22 May 2013 08:29:05 GMT