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Receptionist

apartmentPark Holidays UKplaceSaint Osyth
ReceptionistPark Holidays is looking for a talented, enthusiastic and passionate receptionist to join our team.Responsibilities: * To meet and greet holiday guests as the first point of contact for the park.To carry out administration duties on Park Vision as agreed with the Holiday Sales Manager.T...
apartmentPark Holidays UKplaceEngland
Maintenance OperativePark Holidays UK is looking for talented, enthusiastic and passionate people to join our team.Responsibilities: * Carry out general maintenance and repairs across the holiday park, including plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work.Conduct regular checks and inspections of equi...
apartmentUberplaceEngland
Driving with Uber offers a flexible earning opportunity.It’s a great alternative to full-time driver jobs, part-time driver jobs or other part-time gigs, temp jobs or seasonal employment.Or maybe you’re already using other rideshare apps and want to supplement your income by becoming a driver using ...
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Demand Planner

placeBraintree, 15 mi from Colchester
and guidelines.  •  Overseeing stock checks and advise on safety stock requirements.  •  Providing short term cover for site logistics specialist. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Production Planner, Demand Planner - Adhesives, Industrial Consumables Your planning...
placeActon, 14 mi from Colchester
Planner to assist in overseeing the logistics, budgets, and scheduling of a large-scale construction project located on a major framework based in North West London. You will be expected to ensure the successful and smooth operation of projects from pre...
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Logistics Coordinator

placeWitham, 13 mi from Colchester
Logistics Coordinator £25k - £26.5K Witham My client is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to join their team based in Witham. Working within manufacturing, my client is a leading company in their field. As Logistics Coordinator you...
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International Transport Planner

apartmentALS Recruiting LtdplaceGrays, 38 mi from Colchester
Find ways to save money and reduce the impact on the environment. Handle all the paperwork needed for shipping. Negotiate and manage contracts with transportation companies. Requirements: Experience in international transport planning or logistics...
apartmentMorson TalentplaceEngland
is maintained via strict repairable management, in support of ongoing availability and fleet growth. Reporting to the RAF Coningsby IHP Supervisor, the Logistics Planner shall:- Generate the required paperwork to despatch unserviceable Typhoon assets...
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Operations Manager

Colchester | www.reed.co.uk |
I am excited to be working exclusively with this premium food company to recruit an Operations Manager. Having doubled their business in the last three years and under a new Managing Director, they have an ambitious vision to double again in the next three years.
As part of this growth strategy and with additional scale and complexity they are looking to strengthen their senior leadership team. A leader in its field, they specialise in high-end, food products and deliver these through various retail outlets and major grocers.

The role has primary responsibility for the end-to-end movement of goods from UK & European suppliers to distribution points / customers mainly in the UK but with some internationally. This will include working with key suppliers, hauliers, and distributers as well as the internal team to oversee the most profitable, smooth flow of goods.

The Operations Manager will work closely with the senior management team and play an integral role in scaling the business from an Operations and Supply chain perspective. This role will also oversee a team of 3, consisting of Demand Planner and local / wholesale dispatch manager and local delivery driver as direct reports.

The role is based at their Essex HQ alongside the Sales and Marketing teams and could be managed on a 4 day a week basis.

Key Responsibilities include:

 •  Managing all aspects of Operations to the require company standards achieving Efficiency, Cost Control, Product Quality and Customer Service
 •  Organising the Demand and Supply Planning for B2B fulfilment
 •  Overseeing logistics from Europe as well as across the UK
 •  Updating daily operations including demand planning, production reports and reconciliation of stock
 •  Overseeing 3 direct reports and supporting in building out the team in the future.
 •  Leading with planning and development of internal operations processes, continuous improvement, and capability plan
 •  Responsibility for overseeing stock levels and providing robust reports.
 •  Quality control and supply chain crisis management.
 •  Working alongside the Sales & Marketing Director and their teams to manage S&OP process (demand planning, forecasting, financial planning).
 •  Working with senior management on new systems and implementations
 •  Ensuring that orders are placed with suppliers in a timely fashion.
 •  Occasional travel to co-packers to build relationships (UK and abroad).
 •  Working closely with Marketing & co-packers to ensure NPD launched run to required time plan.
 •  Project management, including but not limited to, sourcing of the most cost-effective ingredients & distribution to drive down costs.
 •  Minimising overall costs whilst optimising operational performance against established KPIs

The ideal candidate will have proven and substantial knowledge of working within an operations role, ideally within the FMCG sector. You will be able to demonstrate both a track record in successfully managing teams in a fast-growing start-up or scale up operations along with excellent project management skills.

You must also demonstrate clear and responsible leadership to drive the best individual and team performance. You will be resilient with the ability to work well under pressure with a proactive approach to identifying and raising areas for improvements in efficiencies and performance.
Key competencies will include excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. You will also show strong analytical and critical thinking and be an inspiring authentic leader. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to progress their career in a forward-thinking fast-growing business.

The role offers at salary of up to £50k and a 4-day working week is on offer + bonus + 25 days holiday + pension.