I am looking for an experienced materials planner to join an exciting, global drinks brand. You will be joining the EMEA Operations team, and working alongside supply and material planners, transport and NPD teams. You will be focusing on ensuring healthy inventory levels of raw materials are maintained and identify any needs through forecast. About the role: Manage shipments of raw materials Issue raw material forecasts to vendors Monitor stock allocation and check for stock-outs Ensure accurate planning parameters are reflected in SAP Build strong relationships with suppliers and other teams. About You: Strong Analytical Skills Experience using SAP Minimum 3 years' experience in raw materials planning or similar role Knowledge of EMEA customs, duty and compliance Organised and able to prioritise Pod Talent are independent specialist recruiters in the Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing and R&D space covering roles internationally from entry to board level. We recruit for roles including Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Direct and Indirect Procurement, Category Management, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Production, Packaging, NPD and Quality Assurance. Please visit our website for all of our vacancies.
19/02/2019
I am looking for an experienced materials planner to join an exciting, global drinks brand. You will be joining the EMEA Operations team, and working alongside supply and material planners, transport and NPD teams. You will be focusing on ensuring healthy inventory levels of raw materials are maintained and identify any needs through forecast. About the role: Manage shipments of raw materials Issue raw material forecasts to vendors Monitor stock allocation and check for stock-outs Ensure accurate planning parameters are reflected in SAP Build strong relationships with suppliers and other teams. About You: Strong Analytical Skills Experience using SAP Minimum 3 years' experience in raw materials planning or similar role Knowledge of EMEA customs, duty and compliance Organised and able to prioritise Pod Talent are independent specialist recruiters in the Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing and R&D space covering roles internationally from entry to board level. We recruit for roles including Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Direct and Indirect Procurement, Category Management, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Production, Packaging, NPD and Quality Assurance. Please visit our website for all of our vacancies.
We are currently recruiting a Programme Manager for an exciting ecommerce start-up business based in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to scale the company's Customer Service function, supporting them as they grow across the UK and Mainland Europe. The business is well funded and is regularly seen in the top 50 start-ups in London. Reporting into the CEO, responsibilities of the role will include: Designing and delivering improvements to the Customer Service systems and processes Steering committees, creating project plans, providing statues updates and tracking issues and risks Managing internal and external stakeholders whilst taking overall responsibility for programme delivery Development of the European Customer Service Strategy Designing and implementing tech solutions to support the CS strategy and process improvement roadmap Applicants should be able to demonstrate: Experience within a Customer Service Manager/Project Management position A strong problem solving, data driven mindset Excellent stakeholder management skills Experience working with Zendesk in a live Customer Service Environment A good education and understanding of IT and technology The desire to work in a fast paced start-up environment The successful candidate can expect a base salary between £40,000 and £50,000 plus other benefits. Pod Talent are independent specialist recruiters in the Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing and R&D space covering roles internationally from entry to board level. We recruit for roles including Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Direct and Indirect Procurement, Category Management, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Production, Packaging, NPD and Quality Assurance. Please visit our website for all of our vacancies.
19/02/2019
We are currently recruiting a Programme Manager for an exciting ecommerce start-up business based in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to scale the company's Customer Service function, supporting them as they grow across the UK and Mainland Europe. The business is well funded and is regularly seen in the top 50 start-ups in London. Reporting into the CEO, responsibilities of the role will include: Designing and delivering improvements to the Customer Service systems and processes Steering committees, creating project plans, providing statues updates and tracking issues and risks Managing internal and external stakeholders whilst taking overall responsibility for programme delivery Development of the European Customer Service Strategy Designing and implementing tech solutions to support the CS strategy and process improvement roadmap Applicants should be able to demonstrate: Experience within a Customer Service Manager/Project Management position A strong problem solving, data driven mindset Excellent stakeholder management skills Experience working with Zendesk in a live Customer Service Environment A good education and understanding of IT and technology The desire to work in a fast paced start-up environment The successful candidate can expect a base salary between £40,000 and £50,000 plus other benefits. Pod Talent are independent specialist recruiters in the Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing and R&D space covering roles internationally from entry to board level. We recruit for roles including Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Direct and Indirect Procurement, Category Management, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Production, Packaging, NPD and Quality Assurance. Please visit our website for all of our vacancies.
Role: Inventory Coordinator - Inbound Adminsitration Salary: £25,000 Location: London Pod is partnering with a leading FMCG business searching for an exciting candidate to join their team as an inventory coordinator. Responsibilities: - Coordinate the inbound flow of traffic to the 3PL warehouse - Liaise between hauliers and warehouse teams to resolve issues - Generate POs in SAP and coordinate delivery/transport slots - Capture discrepencies with the DDNs and DDLog - Report KPIs and performance of inbound acitivity on a weekly basis Requirmenets: - Knowledge and experience of supply chain & logisitics operations - Inventory management experience preferrable - Systems oriented with SAP experience and Excel - Strong analytical mind-set, attention to detail and communication skills - A proactive teamplayer with the ability to spot issues early on - Degree educated This is a great opportunity to join a major FMCG organisation and embark on a new challenge. If the above sounds like you and would like to apply, please contact: Pod Talent are independent specialist recruiters in the Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing and R&D space covering roles internationally from entry to board level. We recruit for roles including Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Direct and Indirect Procurement, Category Management, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Production, Packaging, NPD and Quality Assurance. Please visit our website for all of our vacancies.
18/02/2019
Role: Inventory Coordinator - Inbound Adminsitration Salary: £25,000 Location: London Pod is partnering with a leading FMCG business searching for an exciting candidate to join their team as an inventory coordinator. Responsibilities: - Coordinate the inbound flow of traffic to the 3PL warehouse - Liaise between hauliers and warehouse teams to resolve issues - Generate POs in SAP and coordinate delivery/transport slots - Capture discrepencies with the DDNs and DDLog - Report KPIs and performance of inbound acitivity on a weekly basis Requirmenets: - Knowledge and experience of supply chain & logisitics operations - Inventory management experience preferrable - Systems oriented with SAP experience and Excel - Strong analytical mind-set, attention to detail and communication skills - A proactive teamplayer with the ability to spot issues early on - Degree educated This is a great opportunity to join a major FMCG organisation and embark on a new challenge. If the above sounds like you and would like to apply, please contact: Pod Talent are independent specialist recruiters in the Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing and R&D space covering roles internationally from entry to board level. We recruit for roles including Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Direct and Indirect Procurement, Category Management, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Production, Packaging, NPD and Quality Assurance. Please visit our website for all of our vacancies.
Head of NPD & Quality - London A Multi-Award winning Food based SME are seeking a Head of NPD & Quality to come on board, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a company who have revolutionized their respective industry in a highly influential position. In this role you will have the responsibility of Managing 4 separate teams in the business ensuring that each team are working to their full potential. Key Responsibilities: In this role you will be responsible for managing 4 separate teams: Quality - Lead the team to deliver and improve the Quality Management systems, including managing external suppliers and internal stakeholders. Food Innovation - Manage the Food Innovation team who are responsible for using their industry expertise to attract and maintain customers by developing new and enhancing existing products. Product - You will lead the product team by working with marketing, commercial and operational teams to ensure that the business is up to date with the latest product trends. Nutritional - Manage the nutritional experts in the team as this company looks to build a nutritional center of excellence Key Requirements: Educated to Degree Level in relevant area e.g. Food Science, Nutrition Strong Experience in NPD/Quality/Technical Experience working in a Factory Environment Strong Leadership experience Excellent Stakeholder Management Experience Contact - Carl Costigan Email - Number - Pod Talent are independent specialist recruiters in the Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing and R&D space covering roles internationally from entry to board level. We recruit for roles including Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Direct and Indirect Procurement, Category Management, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Production, Packaging, NPD and Quality Assurance. Please visit our website for all of our vacancies.
15/02/2019
Head of NPD & Quality - London A Multi-Award winning Food based SME are seeking a Head of NPD & Quality to come on board, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a company who have revolutionized their respective industry in a highly influential position. In this role you will have the responsibility of Managing 4 separate teams in the business ensuring that each team are working to their full potential. Key Responsibilities: In this role you will be responsible for managing 4 separate teams: Quality - Lead the team to deliver and improve the Quality Management systems, including managing external suppliers and internal stakeholders. Food Innovation - Manage the Food Innovation team who are responsible for using their industry expertise to attract and maintain customers by developing new and enhancing existing products. Product - You will lead the product team by working with marketing, commercial and operational teams to ensure that the business is up to date with the latest product trends. Nutritional - Manage the nutritional experts in the team as this company looks to build a nutritional center of excellence Key Requirements: Educated to Degree Level in relevant area e.g. Food Science, Nutrition Strong Experience in NPD/Quality/Technical Experience working in a Factory Environment Strong Leadership experience Excellent Stakeholder Management Experience Contact - Carl Costigan Email - Number - Pod Talent are independent specialist recruiters in the Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing and R&D space covering roles internationally from entry to board level. We recruit for roles including Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Direct and Indirect Procurement, Category Management, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Production, Packaging, NPD and Quality Assurance. Please visit our website for all of our vacancies.
We are excited to be working with one of the leading European food manufacturers on a Supply Planner role to join and support the supply chain team, participate in the S&OP process and, generate supply and production plans. You'll be joining a dynamic company with a lot of great progression opportunities! The Culture: Friendly, welcoming and supportive. They encourage everyone to be the best they can be, working together to achieve great results. The role: Generate the supply plan. Generate weekly production plans. Ensure continuous supply through seasonality and commercial activities. Co-manufacturer weekly reviews of performance against KPIs. Smooth execution of existing product development and new product development. Prevention of write-offs and ensure on-time plan delivery. About you: Strong analytics, data and reporting skills Experience using Excel ; able to design tools to solve problems Strong communication skills 2+ years of experience Background in FMCG or retail desired If you're looking for a performing and growing business that can offer you a positive challenge, working with great people and brands, we want to hear from you! Pod Talent are independent specialist recruiters in the Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing and R&D space covering roles internationally from entry to board level. We recruit for roles including Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Direct and Indirect Procurement, Category Management, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Production, Packaging, NPD and Quality Assurance. Please visit our website for all of our vacancies.
15/02/2019
We are excited to be working with one of the leading European food manufacturers on a Supply Planner role to join and support the supply chain team, participate in the S&OP process and, generate supply and production plans. You'll be joining a dynamic company with a lot of great progression opportunities! The Culture: Friendly, welcoming and supportive. They encourage everyone to be the best they can be, working together to achieve great results. The role: Generate the supply plan. Generate weekly production plans. Ensure continuous supply through seasonality and commercial activities. Co-manufacturer weekly reviews of performance against KPIs. Smooth execution of existing product development and new product development. Prevention of write-offs and ensure on-time plan delivery. About you: Strong analytics, data and reporting skills Experience using Excel ; able to design tools to solve problems Strong communication skills 2+ years of experience Background in FMCG or retail desired If you're looking for a performing and growing business that can offer you a positive challenge, working with great people and brands, we want to hear from you! Pod Talent are independent specialist recruiters in the Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing and R&D space covering roles internationally from entry to board level. We recruit for roles including Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Direct and Indirect Procurement, Category Management, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Production, Packaging, NPD and Quality Assurance. Please visit our website for all of our vacancies.
Ethical Trade Manager - £50,000 + Benefits Pod Talent are currently working with one of the largest Food & Product services companies in the UK on an Ethical Trade Manager role. The key objective of the role is to lead the continued development and implementation of effective ethical trade across the business, in this role you will act as the middle person between the supplier and the retailer so strong communication and adaptability is key. This is a brand new position for the business so the succesful candidate will have a wide remit and a lot of scope for growth. Key Responsibilities: * Act as the main point of contact for ethical trading, human rights & modern slavery * Create and implement strategies to increase capabilities of ethical trade across the business * Identify strategic risk with existing and new suppliers * Management of suppliers, building trusting relationships. Monitor their conformance to requirements on an ongoing basis. * Manage retailer relationship * Line Management Responsibility of 1 Ethical trade associate * Work very closely with Procurement team along with internal leadership team Key Requirements: * Ideally degree level educated in relevant field e.g. Human rights, Law, International relations etc. * Must have strong knowledge of human rights, international labour standards and ethical trade * Excellent communication and relationship building skills * Strong supplier management experience * Long term planning skills Contact - Carl Costigan Email - Number - Pod Talent are independent specialist recruiters in the Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing and R&D space covering roles internationally from entry to board level. We recruit for roles including Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Direct and Indirect Procurement, Category Management, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Production, Packaging, NPD and Quality Assurance. Please visit our website for all of our vacancies.
15/02/2019
Ethical Trade Manager - £50,000 + Benefits Pod Talent are currently working with one of the largest Food & Product services companies in the UK on an Ethical Trade Manager role. The key objective of the role is to lead the continued development and implementation of effective ethical trade across the business, in this role you will act as the middle person between the supplier and the retailer so strong communication and adaptability is key. This is a brand new position for the business so the succesful candidate will have a wide remit and a lot of scope for growth. Key Responsibilities: * Act as the main point of contact for ethical trading, human rights & modern slavery * Create and implement strategies to increase capabilities of ethical trade across the business * Identify strategic risk with existing and new suppliers * Management of suppliers, building trusting relationships. Monitor their conformance to requirements on an ongoing basis. * Manage retailer relationship * Line Management Responsibility of 1 Ethical trade associate * Work very closely with Procurement team along with internal leadership team Key Requirements: * Ideally degree level educated in relevant field e.g. Human rights, Law, International relations etc. * Must have strong knowledge of human rights, international labour standards and ethical trade * Excellent communication and relationship building skills * Strong supplier management experience * Long term planning skills Contact - Carl Costigan Email - Number - Pod Talent are independent specialist recruiters in the Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing and R&D space covering roles internationally from entry to board level. We recruit for roles including Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Direct and Indirect Procurement, Category Management, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Production, Packaging, NPD and Quality Assurance. Please visit our website for all of our vacancies.
This is a critical role supporting the management of Direct material spend globally, working closely with the Category Manager to develop regional sourcing strategies and working collaboratively with local stakeholder groups. This global company has a presence in over 100 countries and a strong foothold in the Retail / Manufacturing sectors. The role is very complex due to the number of suppliers and the remote locations of stakeholders at a local level, so you will be required to work across multiple projects with different stakeholder groups in over 30 countries and be able to work in an extremely fast-paced environment. The role will develop over time and you will soon take full ownership of certain sub-categories and spend, so previous experience as a budget holder of low-risk spend is required. A proactive nature and interest in your long-term career development is also important for my client to consider you as a strong candidate. A snapshot of your responsibilities: Support the Regional Category Manager on managing c£60m spend across Direct Services Lead your own sourcing projects under the guidance of the Category Manager and identify new opportunities/projects to target Work closely with key stakeholders and local sourcing teams to understand their needs and translate into sourcing strategies Support the business's cost reduction agenda and ensure appropriate supplier management is implemented Required Experience and Qualifications: Min 2 years' experience in Direct Procurement (Ingredients, Chemicals, Raw Materials, Packaging ideal) Experience sourcing for goods and services in a large, fast-paced and complex business, preferably in the Retail, FMCG or Personal Care industry. Be a strategic thinker not an operational buyer and have experience working with senior level stakeholders, especially in an international setting Educated to a Degree level, a qualification or interest in studying CIPS is advantageous Experienced with e-sourcing and strong knowledge of P2P process *Candidates must hold the independent right to live and work in the UK* If you are interested in discussing this role in more detail, please get in touch! The hiring manager is keen to move quickly and would like to see the successful candidate in role ideally by the end of February. Pod Talent are independent specialist recruiters in the Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing and R&D space covering roles internationally from entry to board level. We recruit for roles including Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Direct and Indirect Procurement, Category Management, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Production, Packaging, NPD and Quality Assurance. Please visit our website for all of our vacancies.
15/02/2019
This is a critical role supporting the management of Direct material spend globally, working closely with the Category Manager to develop regional sourcing strategies and working collaboratively with local stakeholder groups. This global company has a presence in over 100 countries and a strong foothold in the Retail / Manufacturing sectors. The role is very complex due to the number of suppliers and the remote locations of stakeholders at a local level, so you will be required to work across multiple projects with different stakeholder groups in over 30 countries and be able to work in an extremely fast-paced environment. The role will develop over time and you will soon take full ownership of certain sub-categories and spend, so previous experience as a budget holder of low-risk spend is required. A proactive nature and interest in your long-term career development is also important for my client to consider you as a strong candidate. A snapshot of your responsibilities: Support the Regional Category Manager on managing c£60m spend across Direct Services Lead your own sourcing projects under the guidance of the Category Manager and identify new opportunities/projects to target Work closely with key stakeholders and local sourcing teams to understand their needs and translate into sourcing strategies Support the business's cost reduction agenda and ensure appropriate supplier management is implemented Required Experience and Qualifications: Min 2 years' experience in Direct Procurement (Ingredients, Chemicals, Raw Materials, Packaging ideal) Experience sourcing for goods and services in a large, fast-paced and complex business, preferably in the Retail, FMCG or Personal Care industry. Be a strategic thinker not an operational buyer and have experience working with senior level stakeholders, especially in an international setting Educated to a Degree level, a qualification or interest in studying CIPS is advantageous Experienced with e-sourcing and strong knowledge of P2P process *Candidates must hold the independent right to live and work in the UK* If you are interested in discussing this role in more detail, please get in touch! The hiring manager is keen to move quickly and would like to see the successful candidate in role ideally by the end of February. Pod Talent are independent specialist recruiters in the Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing and R&D space covering roles internationally from entry to board level. We recruit for roles including Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Direct and Indirect Procurement, Category Management, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Production, Packaging, NPD and Quality Assurance. Please visit our website for all of our vacancies.
Health, Safety & Facilities Manager - London This is an opportunity to join a fast growing Tech Driven Consumer Goods organisation as a Health, Safety & Facilities Manager in their Manufacturing site in London. This company enjoyed a strong and profitable 2018 and as such have a lot of exciting projects happening over the next year - this role will play a crucial part in those projects. This is a role where the successful candidate will have an extremely broad remit as you will be involved with several people and teams in the business so my client is looking for a people oriented candidate with a strong leadership mentality. Key Responsiblities: This role will be around a 60/40 split between Health & Safety and Facilities Management * To ensure that all site activities are in compliance within the latest Health & Safety regulations. * Actively identify cost reduction opportunities throughout the site. * To ensure to provide an expert knowledge of these regulations providing training to employees when necessary. * Review the current H & S system to ensure that it's at it's highest possible standard, if not it will be your role to put a new system in place and continuously maintain this. * Provide leadership in your field for the business - you will be the go-to person for Health & Safety so you will reguarly need to coach & advise your colleagues. * Review any incidents on site and lead the investigations on the matter - ensure all corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) are in place before completion. * Undertake Maintenance & Repairs within capability. * Manage all of the Facilities contractors on site, ensuring that all Health & Safety requirements are met Key Requirements: * Educated to HND/C or degree in a relevant science subject * NEBOSH or IOSH qualified * Recognised background in Health & Safety ideally in a Manufacturing environment * Process and/or Continuous Improvement background * Organised and Personable person - this is a role where you will interact with a lot of people so networking skills are essential * Must be able to work autonomously and take the lead on matters Contact - Carl Costigan Number - 0203 - Email - Pod Talent are independent specialist recruiters in the Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing and R&D space covering roles internationally from entry to board level. We recruit for roles including Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Direct and Indirect Procurement, Category Management, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Production, Packaging, NPD and Quality Assurance. Please visit our website for all of our vacancies.
14/02/2019
Health, Safety & Facilities Manager - London This is an opportunity to join a fast growing Tech Driven Consumer Goods organisation as a Health, Safety & Facilities Manager in their Manufacturing site in London. This company enjoyed a strong and profitable 2018 and as such have a lot of exciting projects happening over the next year - this role will play a crucial part in those projects. This is a role where the successful candidate will have an extremely broad remit as you will be involved with several people and teams in the business so my client is looking for a people oriented candidate with a strong leadership mentality. Key Responsiblities: This role will be around a 60/40 split between Health & Safety and Facilities Management * To ensure that all site activities are in compliance within the latest Health & Safety regulations. * Actively identify cost reduction opportunities throughout the site. * To ensure to provide an expert knowledge of these regulations providing training to employees when necessary. * Review the current H & S system to ensure that it's at it's highest possible standard, if not it will be your role to put a new system in place and continuously maintain this. * Provide leadership in your field for the business - you will be the go-to person for Health & Safety so you will reguarly need to coach & advise your colleagues. * Review any incidents on site and lead the investigations on the matter - ensure all corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) are in place before completion. * Undertake Maintenance & Repairs within capability. * Manage all of the Facilities contractors on site, ensuring that all Health & Safety requirements are met Key Requirements: * Educated to HND/C or degree in a relevant science subject * NEBOSH or IOSH qualified * Recognised background in Health & Safety ideally in a Manufacturing environment * Process and/or Continuous Improvement background * Organised and Personable person - this is a role where you will interact with a lot of people so networking skills are essential * Must be able to work autonomously and take the lead on matters Contact - Carl Costigan Number - 0203 - Email - Pod Talent are independent specialist recruiters in the Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing and R&D space covering roles internationally from entry to board level. We recruit for roles including Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Direct and Indirect Procurement, Category Management, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Production, Packaging, NPD and Quality Assurance. Please visit our website for all of our vacancies.