Supply Chain & Commercial Support | Retail | Manchester
- Employer
- MorePeople
- Location
- England, Greater Manchester, Manchester
- Salary
- £30000 - £35000 per annum
- Closing date
- 2 Apr 2021
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Supply Chain & Logistics
Job Details
Supply Chain & Commercial Support | Retail | Manchester
About Our Client
Our client is a major player in one of the world's most demanding food markets. They supply the largest UK supermarkets with a range of fresh fruit, flowers, juice & ice cream. They have consistently grown in the last few years and recently invested in a new site for MM Flowers in Alconbury.
About the Role
This role will focus on the commercial relationship and supply chain for our clients' Morrison's business. The role will be based out of the Co-op's head office in Manchester. You will utilise your supply chain and forecasting experience to drive efficiencies and make the most of any commercial opportunities within the customer. You will be adept at using Excel and forecasting experience would be a real positive. You will use these skills to ensure a sufficient supply of products to meet the demands of consumers, whilst simultaneously reducing waste in a very fast-paced and short shelf-life product environment.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a supply chain / commercial support experience in a food retailer/food retail supplier. You will be hungry to progress your career and potentially move into a national account manager role in the future. You will be a strong communicator and be able to stand on your own two feet and be self-assured. You will be able to problem-solve and work closely with internal/external teams to deliver.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this role, as a bare minimum, you will need to have a relevant degree, be confident and a strong communicator. This role will involve working on advanced Excel spreadsheets so practical experience of using VLookUp's, Pivot Tables etc.
Application Process
The successful candidate will move through a two-stage interview process which will include a task/presentation. Our client will likely move quickly for the right person.
How to Apply
If this sounds like you, please apply. To discuss the role in more detail please contact Tom Edmondson-Matthews on 01780 480 530 or tom@morepeople.co.uk. Job reference TEM13106
Company
MorePeople are a specialist recruitment business for the food, fresh produce, horticulture and agriculture industries. Founded in 2000 by two passionate foodies with vast experience in the industry, we’re a growing team comprising of a mixture of ex-industry professionals and professional recruiters passionate about the sector.
Offering a functional approach to recruitment, we have dedicated expert teams to assist in all roles across a business;
- Commercial
- NPD
- Operations
- Technical
- Growing
- Agronomy
- Engineering
- Finance
- HR, Admin & IT
- Rural Surveyors, Land Agents & Estate Managers
The team are committed to offering the best recruitment service for all professional roles within the sectors in which we operate.
Find out more on our website at www.morepeople.co.uk or call us on 01780 480530.
- Website
- http://www.morepeople.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01780 480530
- Location
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MorePeople
Cherryholt House
Cherryholt Road
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 2EP
GB
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