developing existing and new relationships with growers and suppliers across the UK and internationally
responsible for risk management and mitigation to ensure supply from growers and suppliers for customers throughout the year
we have an exciting new role for a Commercial Procurement candidate to join our UK team. Accountable for the relationship management and development of procurement for product groups through excellent relationships with the grower/supplier
responsible for negotiating the best terms and price with suppliers and growers
determine the most effective packing solutions to deliver cost / margin and customer satisfaction
responsible for management and balancing stock control, stock levels, waste, giveaway and claims to deliver high performance profitability whilst delivering service
responsible for the product procurement and ensuring working with Senior Procurement Manager to ensure we have a strong procurement plan to deliver our customer requirements
responsible for ensuring wastage is kept to budgeted levels and implement actions plans to avoid targets that exceed expectation
Requirements
fresh produce industry experience in procurement management
prior knowledge of veg, fruit and salad procurement would be advantageous not essential
excellent all-round communication skills
team orientated
experience of developing supplier relationships
proven negotiating skills
commercially astute and highly analytical
excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
brand manager
Working hours
permanent
Responsibility
the Keelings Brand Manager will have responsibility for the development of inspiring consumer communications
delivery of the Keelings Brand Strategy
growing our digital reach and engagement, working closely with and further embedding our newly appointed digital agency
we have an exciting new role for a experienced brand manager to join our team to further develop and strengthen the Keelings brand to ensure its continued success and growth
growing our Keelings brand aligning with our group brand initiative year on year, with increased awareness and consumer participation
driving our brand credentials with consumers
this role will require a highly capable individual with passion to immerse themselves and learn quickly so that they can impact the brand’s delivery of its key growth strategy
managing consumer events
production manager
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
Responsibility
creates and leads a culture of continuous improvement which strives to simplify and speed up our operation and processes
operational performance
accountable for all products processed through UK Keelings facilities and third-party external packing ensuring efficiency and quality standards
finance manager
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
Responsibility
provide financial support and analysis to the KI Business Unit through the management of 2 Finance Analysts
work closely with KI Operations Director to identify profitable opportunities & cost optimizations
prepare the KI UK weekly accounts and management accounts
design, update and maintain financial performance dashboards for the benefit of the business
assist the business in building detailed and accurate budgets & forecasts, analysing and explaining variances
drives bi-monthly category and customer reviews, allowing the procurement & sales team to have a longer view of their financial performance
ensure KI UK implements and adheres to Keelings IBP strategy
work closely with the KI Finance Business Partner and the sales & commercial team in implementing their commercial and business development strategy
commercial manager
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
Responsibility
account support
role Purpose
support and development of existing customer relationships to ensure we are strategically aligned to our key partners
own and manage the trade plan, update with data/retail changes and ranging/distribution changes
responsible for ensuring accurate and timely communication is delivered both externally and internally ensuring we deliver high levels of customer service
forecasting and budgeting
responsible for ensuring all activities are within budget and accurate forecasting is maintained throughout the year
supporting weekly price calculations, weekly price negotiations, agreeing promotional calendars, achieve pre-set customer margin requirements, and to manage the daily and weekly administration for these accounts
Requirements
excellent communication skills with the ability to present to senior stakeholders
proven negotiating skills
proven ability of achieving sales through excellent relationships within the industry
analytical with the ability to manage budgets
ability to make balanced decisions accurately and quickly
understanding of marketing and customer insight data
customer focused
team orientated
planner
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
Language
english
Responsibility
plan all product required to fulfil customers’ requirements and monitor stock usages, profit and loss responsibility
assist in negotiating seasonal contractual agreements with importers and growers
monitoring supplier performance against agreed KPI’s for period review meetings
responsible for the management of product demand, availability and placement from within the company’s supply base to provide seamless information to the commercial, technical, administrative departments and packing operations across the organisation
relationship building within the company’s multiple customer base and throughout the produce industry
supporting the wider team and updating the operations team on seasonal plans. Assist the planning department with necessary updates for operations
responsible for maintaining up to date information balancing stock control, stock levels, waste, giveaway and claims to deliver high performance profitability whilst delivering service
working cross functionally with technical and quality departments to highlight any supplier and quality matters
Requirements
previous produce experience is desirable but not essential
excellent spreadsheet skills
proven analytical skills
proven problem-solving skills
excellent communications skills with the ability to present information clearly and concisely
self-motivated
excellent attention to detail
customer focused
administrator
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
full-time
Requirements
ability to multitask whilst remaining calm and retaining a positive attitude
ability to communicate with all levels of employees
must be able to flex as the needs of the business dictate
must be proactive in seeking out tasks to be done and where support is needed
promote and be a team player within the team and to the wider business
excellent communication skills
punctual along with an excellent proven attendance record
have a positive ‘can do’ attitude with the ability to use own initiative and problem solve
Responsibility
manage, organise and update relevant data using database applications
provide cover and support for the admin team
responsible for ensuring POD’s are received in a timely fashion and a POD is attached to every delivery within 72 hours
responsible for allocating stock against sales orders that come in to the business in an accurate and timely manner – 3rd Party Site. Iceland and other customers
meeting customer requirements
support the wider technical team with appropriate projects as they arise
any other duties as and when the needs of the business dictate
marketing executive
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
account support
support and development of existing customer relationships to ensure we are strategically aligned to our key partners
responsible for ensuring accurate and timely communication is delivered both externally and internally ensuring we deliver high levels of customer service
account support for several accounts including the responsibility for weekly price calculations, maintaining of trade plan, agreeing promotional calendars, achieve pre-set customer margin requirements, and to manage the daily and weekly administration for these accounts
accountable for the development of new business working with our finance team to ensure it is aligned to our key strategies and values
working with the People team ensuring there is a cascade of customer information regarding any people requirements
undertake store visits and report findings on key categories
Requirements
excellent communication skills with the ability to present to senior stakeholders
ability to make balanced decisions accurately and quickly
ability to learn on the job
customer focused
team orientated
ability to Influence and persuade others
proven ability in problem solving
compliance manager
Working hours
permanent
Requirements
experience of working in fresh produce industry
excellent technical knowledge of a number of products across a large number of categories
well established grower /supplier relationships across a number of categories
keen agronomic and pesticide knowledge/BASIS Qualification
auditing skills and qualification/Lead Auditor Qualified
HACCP qualified to Level 3 or above
self-motivated with a passion to deliver
excellent all-round communication skills
Responsibility
ensure effective communication with third parties to ensure labelling compliance
site Compliance
responsible for supplier approval and technical performance reviews
accounts administrator
Working hours
full-time
Language
french
Responsibility
managing invoice verification queues
managing invoice Verification Queues
matching, coding, and processing supplier/Internal invoices
matching, coding and processing Supplier/Internal invoices
reporting To
process expenses through our expense system
accounts Payable Manager
process customer’s sales orders, completing customer’s invoice run and raising credit notes
Requirements
previous experience in an accounts payable and busy office environment
ideally up to 2 year’s previous experience in an accounts payable and busy office environment
good aptitude for figures
experience of Sun accounts system would be an advantage
excellent communication skills
ability to work on own initiative, problem solve and manage time to meet deadlines