This is a multi-faceted role and requires a great level of flexibility and willingness to deliver in a busy environment. You will be a key cog in our administrative team, being responsible for key duties in a busy office/warehouse. You will have a track record and experience of having delivered this in other environments and being a key person in the delivery of day-to-day operations. If this sounds like an environment you would thrive in and you are passionate about being in a business where sustainability and the promotion of literacy are key to what we do. The Role Office and building management Ensure office and important communal areas of the building are functioning well at all times with adequate supplies and working equipment. Conduct periodic reviews of vendors to ensure that the right cost/quality mix is maintained in line with budgets. Procurement Assist with procurement of key supplies for staff such as key safety equipment and other materials staff need for safe and productive working. Review vendors of these supplies to ensure staff have access to new equipment as it becomes available, and procurement is cost effective. Visitor management - You will be the first point of contact for new joiners, visitors, deliveries as well as calls into the business. HR onboarding Ensuring new and existing joiners are made aware of key HR policies related to Health and Safety, Holiday entitlements, IT security etc. Use company HR systems to ensure the right people are trained in the right competencies and refresher training is given as and when required from our established list of trainers. Staff queries assist staff with basic queries around payroll and preparation of payroll as and when required. Refreshments/Catering/Socials Assist with recruitment events, staff social events and other one-offs which may require planning of catering and other related facilities. Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position. If you do not hear back from us within 5 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application for this position, however we may contact you in the future to discuss other opportunities. Please note: That no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
15/05/2024
Full time
This is a multi-faceted role and requires a great level of flexibility and willingness to deliver in a busy environment. You will be a key cog in our administrative team, being responsible for key duties in a busy office/warehouse. You will have a track record and experience of having delivered this in other environments and being a key person in the delivery of day-to-day operations. If this sounds like an environment you would thrive in and you are passionate about being in a business where sustainability and the promotion of literacy are key to what we do. The Role Office and building management Ensure office and important communal areas of the building are functioning well at all times with adequate supplies and working equipment. Conduct periodic reviews of vendors to ensure that the right cost/quality mix is maintained in line with budgets. Procurement Assist with procurement of key supplies for staff such as key safety equipment and other materials staff need for safe and productive working. Review vendors of these supplies to ensure staff have access to new equipment as it becomes available, and procurement is cost effective. Visitor management - You will be the first point of contact for new joiners, visitors, deliveries as well as calls into the business. HR onboarding Ensuring new and existing joiners are made aware of key HR policies related to Health and Safety, Holiday entitlements, IT security etc. Use company HR systems to ensure the right people are trained in the right competencies and refresher training is given as and when required from our established list of trainers. Staff queries assist staff with basic queries around payroll and preparation of payroll as and when required. Refreshments/Catering/Socials Assist with recruitment events, staff social events and other one-offs which may require planning of catering and other related facilities. Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position. If you do not hear back from us within 5 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application for this position, however we may contact you in the future to discuss other opportunities. Please note: That no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
Due to an internal promotion this is an opportunity to work for great stylish brand of mature accessories and gifts, my client is a leading mail order and online retailer, which operates across 2 brands and in three countries: UK and France Key Responsibilities Managing a range of homewares under the guidance of the line manager. Supporting the Senior Buyer in any delegated tasks and working as part of the wider Buying team to deliver 2 catalogue ranges annually With direction from the Senior Buyer, sourcing a range of products based on the analysis provided and Company objectives, including the required input margin, quality, and relevance to the brand. Homewares to cover domestic textiles, tabletop, decorative accents, and toiletries. Approx 250 per season including core repeat lines as well as new ( roughly 50% repeats) Liaising with suppliers, managing the supplier relationship and ensuring the efficient ordering, logging and returning samples for each selection. Negotiating cost prices and terms for the products falling under their responsibility, setting commercial retail prices, and ensuring lines are ready for ordering to the critical path Gaining an in-depth knowledge of competitors and relevant retail trends Logging all relevant product information on our selection sheets accurately Organizing samples for selection, range reviews, and photo shoots Writing detailed and accurate product descriptions for the catalogues and websites Dealing with any warehouse or customer queries to resolve any quality issues or provide additional information. Essential Skills Ideally least 2 years buying within a homewares retailer, mail order or e-commerce Excellent attention to detail Team player, happy to work together on joint projects Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks at one time Ability to work under pressure and stick to deadlines Good standard of written English Experience in using Excel Driving license required due to rural location Full time hours and hybrid working ( 2 days from home) Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position. If you do not hear back from us within 5 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application for this position, however we may contact you in the future to discuss other opportunities Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
15/05/2024
Full time
Due to an internal promotion this is an opportunity to work for great stylish brand of mature accessories and gifts, my client is a leading mail order and online retailer, which operates across 2 brands and in three countries: UK and France Key Responsibilities Managing a range of homewares under the guidance of the line manager. Supporting the Senior Buyer in any delegated tasks and working as part of the wider Buying team to deliver 2 catalogue ranges annually With direction from the Senior Buyer, sourcing a range of products based on the analysis provided and Company objectives, including the required input margin, quality, and relevance to the brand. Homewares to cover domestic textiles, tabletop, decorative accents, and toiletries. Approx 250 per season including core repeat lines as well as new ( roughly 50% repeats) Liaising with suppliers, managing the supplier relationship and ensuring the efficient ordering, logging and returning samples for each selection. Negotiating cost prices and terms for the products falling under their responsibility, setting commercial retail prices, and ensuring lines are ready for ordering to the critical path Gaining an in-depth knowledge of competitors and relevant retail trends Logging all relevant product information on our selection sheets accurately Organizing samples for selection, range reviews, and photo shoots Writing detailed and accurate product descriptions for the catalogues and websites Dealing with any warehouse or customer queries to resolve any quality issues or provide additional information. Essential Skills Ideally least 2 years buying within a homewares retailer, mail order or e-commerce Excellent attention to detail Team player, happy to work together on joint projects Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks at one time Ability to work under pressure and stick to deadlines Good standard of written English Experience in using Excel Driving license required due to rural location Full time hours and hybrid working ( 2 days from home) Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position. If you do not hear back from us within 5 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application for this position, however we may contact you in the future to discuss other opportunities Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
IT Manager - AS400 Hybrid Our client, a leading UK based organisation have an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Manager to join their team to help support their local systems based at different locations in the North West. The role requires a background and experience with AS400/iSeries/IBMi as well as general understanding of IT Infrastructure. You will be tasked with delivering optimum operational performance of their IT systems and processes for the operation and IT service levels for they locations they serve. Role responsibilities: As the IT Manager, you'll be at the forefront of driving IT performance and KPIs for the 24/7 warehouse operation. You will be responsible for managing IT capacity, diagnosing and resolving onsite IT issues, implementing process improvements, and providing regular performance reporting to stakeholders. You'll lead a team, set objectives, manage their performance and development, and ensure adherence to security protocols. Additionally, you'll collaborate with logistics stakeholders to minimize operational impact and continually improve IT service and performance. Skills required: Degree level qualification in computer science or equivalent relevant experience. Advanced experience and knowledge of network security & infrastructure, ERP (AS400), desktop systems and applications, mobile device management. Experience leading technical teams. Experience managing 3rd party IT service providers. Experience managing business improvement initiatives. IT Manager - AS400 Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
15/05/2024
Full time
IT Manager - AS400 Hybrid Our client, a leading UK based organisation have an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Manager to join their team to help support their local systems based at different locations in the North West. The role requires a background and experience with AS400/iSeries/IBMi as well as general understanding of IT Infrastructure. You will be tasked with delivering optimum operational performance of their IT systems and processes for the operation and IT service levels for they locations they serve. Role responsibilities: As the IT Manager, you'll be at the forefront of driving IT performance and KPIs for the 24/7 warehouse operation. You will be responsible for managing IT capacity, diagnosing and resolving onsite IT issues, implementing process improvements, and providing regular performance reporting to stakeholders. You'll lead a team, set objectives, manage their performance and development, and ensure adherence to security protocols. Additionally, you'll collaborate with logistics stakeholders to minimize operational impact and continually improve IT service and performance. Skills required: Degree level qualification in computer science or equivalent relevant experience. Advanced experience and knowledge of network security & infrastructure, ERP (AS400), desktop systems and applications, mobile device management. Experience leading technical teams. Experience managing 3rd party IT service providers. Experience managing business improvement initiatives. IT Manager - AS400 Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Business Applications Manager Full time Permanent Excellent starting salary plus £6,000 per annum car allowance and superb coprorate benefits package Roles will be hybrid working, 2 days per week in Walsall, West Midlands office An accomplished, Midlands based Business Applications Manager is required to join a leading retail business in Walsall during a period of impressive success and growth. This full time position will have 4 direct reports, and the successful candidate will need to be able to challenge the leadership team and drive the applications (8 core), product, finance, HR, payroll, warehouse, transport/distribution. The successful candidate will come from a technical background so they are able to cover off the Solution Architecture piece as part of the role. The role - Responsible for the application and the future functional development Represent Application team at the technology Governance meetings Design, develop and maintain the product based future applications state, standards and group wide governance ensuring systems are fully aligned to customer and operational requirements Ensure User Acceptance Testing and end user training are completed for all application changes Provide advice and consultancy to the business about the operating model, and to further develop and lever this through opportunities you will either be alerted to or create Lead and develop the Applications capability across the business, establishing a baseline organisational design required for each functional area of the business to take responsibility for the ownership and development of capabilities within each platform Advise and recommend on upgrading existing systems and installing new new software to make sure there are no issues Engage technology and Information Security resource as required to ensure alignment to IT strategy, architecture, principles and safe service introduction of applications Manage risks and issues associated with the application landscape and escalate where necessary Technical Skills: High technical understanding of IT systems and interface methods Previous experience in a Solution Architect role Strong Planning/Project Management skills WMS experience would be ideal (Manhattan, PKMS, Microlise, Blue Yonder) Ability to People Manage to assist in the development of a team If you are interested in the role and would like to apply, please do so by clicking the link, or contacting Jackie Dean at Jumar for immediate consideration. We take great pride in representing socially responsible clients who not only prioritise diversity and inclusion but also actively combat social inequality. Together, we have the power to make a profound impact on fostering a more equitable and inclusive society. By working with us, you become part of a movement dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
14/05/2024
Full time
Business Applications Manager Full time Permanent Excellent starting salary plus £6,000 per annum car allowance and superb coprorate benefits package Roles will be hybrid working, 2 days per week in Walsall, West Midlands office An accomplished, Midlands based Business Applications Manager is required to join a leading retail business in Walsall during a period of impressive success and growth. This full time position will have 4 direct reports, and the successful candidate will need to be able to challenge the leadership team and drive the applications (8 core), product, finance, HR, payroll, warehouse, transport/distribution. The successful candidate will come from a technical background so they are able to cover off the Solution Architecture piece as part of the role. The role - Responsible for the application and the future functional development Represent Application team at the technology Governance meetings Design, develop and maintain the product based future applications state, standards and group wide governance ensuring systems are fully aligned to customer and operational requirements Ensure User Acceptance Testing and end user training are completed for all application changes Provide advice and consultancy to the business about the operating model, and to further develop and lever this through opportunities you will either be alerted to or create Lead and develop the Applications capability across the business, establishing a baseline organisational design required for each functional area of the business to take responsibility for the ownership and development of capabilities within each platform Advise and recommend on upgrading existing systems and installing new new software to make sure there are no issues Engage technology and Information Security resource as required to ensure alignment to IT strategy, architecture, principles and safe service introduction of applications Manage risks and issues associated with the application landscape and escalate where necessary Technical Skills: High technical understanding of IT systems and interface methods Previous experience in a Solution Architect role Strong Planning/Project Management skills WMS experience would be ideal (Manhattan, PKMS, Microlise, Blue Yonder) Ability to People Manage to assist in the development of a team If you are interested in the role and would like to apply, please do so by clicking the link, or contacting Jackie Dean at Jumar for immediate consideration. We take great pride in representing socially responsible clients who not only prioritise diversity and inclusion but also actively combat social inequality. Together, we have the power to make a profound impact on fostering a more equitable and inclusive society. By working with us, you become part of a movement dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
A number of Oracle/Cloud consultant/Project manager with 8-10 years' experience are needed for a 12 month project based in Barcelona or Madrid paying €400 to €500 Euros a day all inclusive. We are looking for an Oracle Cloud consultant, Warehouse management Systems and Oracle Transportation Management WMS and OTM. Ideally the Oracle Cloud WMS/OTM Consultant will be based in Spain or EU based country and will speak English and Spanish. Skills Good knowledge on Oracle Cloud, OTM - Oracle Transport Management and WMS - Warehouse Management Service Should be able to work with the business users and resolve the incidents, perform root cause analysis. Should be Spanish and English speaking, Should have at least 1 Oracle cloud implementation or support experience. Should be able to travel to Client office on need basis. NB For this role we can only consider applicants who are based in the EU/Europe with the relevant right to work. This also needs to be highlighted clearly on the CV otherwise the application will be rejected. Role - Oracle Cloud WMS/OTM Consultant Location - Spain - Barcelona or Madrid Duration - 12 months Rate - €400 to €500 Euros a day all inclusive
10/05/2024
Project-based
A number of Oracle/Cloud consultant/Project manager with 8-10 years' experience are needed for a 12 month project based in Barcelona or Madrid paying €400 to €500 Euros a day all inclusive. We are looking for an Oracle Cloud consultant, Warehouse management Systems and Oracle Transportation Management WMS and OTM. Ideally the Oracle Cloud WMS/OTM Consultant will be based in Spain or EU based country and will speak English and Spanish. Skills Good knowledge on Oracle Cloud, OTM - Oracle Transport Management and WMS - Warehouse Management Service Should be able to work with the business users and resolve the incidents, perform root cause analysis. Should be Spanish and English speaking, Should have at least 1 Oracle cloud implementation or support experience. Should be able to travel to Client office on need basis. NB For this role we can only consider applicants who are based in the EU/Europe with the relevant right to work. This also needs to be highlighted clearly on the CV otherwise the application will be rejected. Role - Oracle Cloud WMS/OTM Consultant Location - Spain - Barcelona or Madrid Duration - 12 months Rate - €400 to €500 Euros a day all inclusive