Are you the kind of person that values an energetic and high growth environment and is always striving to improve?
The ideal candidate will have; managed operational teams, improved DIFOT levels to consistently hit or exceed board expectations, negotiated deals with suppliers that have directly resulted in improved profitability in their previous roles, and is now looking to make a big impact in a rapidly growing family business.
My client are a family run company providing educational supplies, cleaning products and furniture to schools in the West Midlands. They break the traditional norms of the schools supplies industry and they continue to grow a loyal customer base.
The main areas of responsibility include:
Line manager for Warehouse Manager and Purchasing Assistant, team growing Finding ways to improve DIFOT levels and implementing changes Locating new suppliers and building solid and valued relationships Proactively negotiating on key product lines to achieve cost savings Product sourcing and product development The ideal candidate would have previously:
Managed high performing teams including leadership, management and coaching Implemented operational changes in a growing company that produced tangible improvements Have an understanding of stock and logistics management roles Proactively found and built relationships with new suppliers Carried out data analysis to aid supplier negotiations Negotiated advantageous deals with suppliers, including better costs and improved terms Salary & Benefits
Salary is 50,000 per annum rising to 60,000 after a 6-month probationary period Central location with quality office facilities and free parking High growth company, established 25 years Positive culture with high employee retention rates Extensive training provided Varied role offering diverse development opportunities with the growth of the company