MACGREGOR BLACK

Responsibility

• maintain the Database for all new supplier and customer contacts, ensuring they are kept up to date
• identify lucrative target accounts and uncover opportunities nationwide, navigating a highly competitive market
• streamline and manage the order processing workflow
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• monitor and analyse competitor activities, enabling the formulation and communication of effective response strategies in collaboration with the Head of Sales
• speaking with both customers and suppliers in person, via email and on the phone
• collaborate with the Head of Sales in facilitating commercial partnerships and coordinating engaging events
• collating information and researching products to complete costing sheets
• conduct thorough research to determine the most suitable points of contact, initiate initial outreach, and diligently arrange meetings and presentations
• packing samples for trade shows and setting up the stand
• attend trade shows both in the UK and Europe to assist in both sales and buying
• assist the Business Development manager by working collaboratively with marketing to ensure activity gains Social Media coverage
• day to day admin activities to ensure team is fully supported, in Sales and Buying and create space to allow the team to trade
• accurate and timely updates to customers to incorporate monthly mail merges
• shadow Senior Buyer and Business Development Manager in sourcing activities with a view to building own contacts and suppliers database in the future
• keeping the company Linked in page up to date with trade shows advertisements
• customer set up forms and product uploads
• upkeep of showroom to ensure it’s ready for customer and supplier visits
• attend and participate in divisional/departmental meetings
• ability to develop knowledge and experience of costing and product pricing, sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management
• systematically and periodically check through new and existing stock items on Navision to ensure the correct information is being kept

Requirements

• admin
• administrative
• business Development
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• consumer Goods

Earnings for position business development executive

Responsibility

• coordinate production workflow for multiple food products
• plan and prioritise operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay
• determine manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand
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• ensure workers and other staff are aware of production requirements
• monitor production to ensure they remain on target
• address supply issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption to production
• obtain output information
• prepare and submit status and performance reports
• keep paperwork and spreadsheets / software organised
• collaborate with sales, marketing, technical, production, procurement, and warehouse

Requirements

• information Technology
• organisational Skills
• relationship Developer
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• planning
• minimum 2 years proven experience in supply chain management
• excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles
• experience in MRP
• working knowledge of MS Office and other management operating systems
• data and analytics driven with strong maths and statistic management skills. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• excellent communication, both written and verbal

Earnings for position production planner

Responsibility

• assist in preparing monthly management accounts and year-end statutory accounts
• manage the production of the individual subsidiary management accounts
• maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including reconciliations and journal entries
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• analysis of product/customer margin and from that product/customer profitability
• analyse and report on budget variances and other key financial metrics
• identifying risks to margin and stock
• provide support for budgeting and forecasting activities
• challenging the Sales and Operations teams on inventory levels
• assist in the preparation of financial reports for internal and external stakeholders
• deep dives into inventory levels in terms of both where inventory is located and what it is made up of
• collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process improvement and to ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
• assisting with the production of the Group budgets and forecasts
• provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support as required
• conduct the monthly gross margin review and reconciliation
• processing ledger transactions and reconciliations
• conduct the monthly group stock valuations and provisions
• monthly review of the groups’ product costing records & tracing errors back to their source
• maintenance & upload of all stock costing information on to Navision for the Group
• monitoring and control of sample stocks across the Group
• carrying out ad-hoc tasks as required

Requirements

• macGregor Black is currently partnering with a Consumer Goods business, on the search for Management Accountant. This is a permanent role based in Derby
• as the Management Accountant, you will report into the Group Management Account and willassist in company objectives and statutory duties by delivering financial information and advice to various budget holders in order to support effective management control and decision making, enabling the organization to plan, monitor, report and use its financial resources in an effective and efficient manner

Earnings for position management accountant

Responsibility

• creating Customer administration forms for new item creation set up as well as new item creation on the system
• raising and running purchase orders to suppliers to ensure goods ship correct, on time and in full
• creating and managing customer orders, custom packaging, and sample requests
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• working with a team of buyers, design/packaging, and QC for running orders and development to ensure smooth order process
• in-depth critical path management with both supplier and customer
• liaising with suppliers regarding artwork, samples, shipment images and invoices
• working closely with the buying and sales teams regarding samples and delivery dates to ensure on time and in full deliveries
• chasing up concept and sample approvals for licensed products before goods can be produced
• arranging sample requirements such as red seal, gold seals and photography samples
• sending samples to the customer via courier service and chasing or approvals
• checking packaging specifications and working through customer manuals to highlight specific requirements on made to order products
• problem solving for any issues that arise internally for a solution before approaching the customer
• working with customers to provide exceptional service through effective and efficient communication at all times to meet expectations
• general administration and ad hoc duties requested by the buyers/director
• willingness to assist colleagues in other departments during peak times

Requirements

• administrative
• merchandising

Earnings for position merchandiser

Responsibility

• own the relationship with grocery retailers and foodservice partners and meet their expectations
• support the sales team form an admin and order processing perspective
• full responsibility of building and monitoring customer P&L to exceed goals
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• keep abreast of NPD with competitor markets
• work cross functionally with the marketing team to drive activations
• support the finance team on invoicing coordination Processing PO’s and working closely with Sales/ Supply
• monitoring overstock and returns with key customers
• coordinating range plans with retailers
• launching new brands in current and new markets
• manage the calendar for buyer and trade meetings
• working closely with Marketing team to assist on Trade Marketing and market activation
• be a hunter, win new business and explore growth within existing accounts whilst keeping an eye on the market for competitor analysis

Earnings for position account executive