Supply Chain and Logistics Vacancies

Our client is a highly reputable and high-profile global group that manufactures a variety of FMCG products. Following a period of sustained growth and profitability they require a Head of Procurement to join a circa US$100m turnover business unit to manage, develop and build the Far East supplier base. This appointment will be based out of their major in-house production facility in southern China (commutable from Hong Kong) and will require travel to suppliers across the Far East.

This is a broad appointment that will provide local procurement competency by initiating a robust procurement strategy for direct and in-direct materials or products, coupled with significant NPD; working with aligned teams. The appointment will interface with approved suppliers, expedite supply, ensuring all legalities are achieved and manage all contractual & logistical processing; managing a team of approximately 10.

To be considered for this exciting appointment it is essential that you can demonstrate experience of working in a commercially focused procurement / supply development appointment in the Far East. You will therefore have experience of Far East culture and effective management and penetration of the supply base. UK / Europe based candidates with extensive tour experience in the Far East will also be of great interest. Most importantly you will be a Procurement professional with experience of high volume product management and sourcing coupled with long-term supply management / relationship building. Candidates will be considered from any manufacturing sector, ideally having exposure to using SAP or a similar ERP / MRP system. You will possess excellent leadership and decision-making skills, coupled with drive, energy, passion and a results-orientated outlook.

Key words: purchasing, procurement, sourcing, Far East, China, Hong Kong

Our client is a manufacturer and distributor of a variety of FMCG sold through direct consumer channels and to an expanding portfolio of retailers. Due to expansion this highly dynamic and forward-thinking £50m turnover organisation is actively looking to strengthen and reengineer their end-to-end supply chain. As part of this programme of change they require this key appointment to accurately predict demand for finished goods, monitor & report actual sales against predicated / budgeted demand. In conjunction with this, the job-holder will support their Far East sourcing activities by overseeing all import deepsea container consolidations and multimodal movements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly self-motivated and enthusiastic individual from any Import / Export Logistics environment, coupled with a good working knowledge of customs and excise compliance. Previous experience of forecasting would be advantageous, but is not a prerequisite as full training will be provided.

Excellent prospects exist for ambitious candidates.
Key words: Import, Export, Logistics, Freight, Shipping, Container, Multimodal, Deepsea, Consolidation, Far East

Having progressed rapidly to become a market leader in their niche categories over the last ten years, this is an excellent opportunity for a proven procurement professional with broad business acumen to join a dynamic medium sized retailer with an expanding e-retail offering.

This newly created appointment will take on a remit to transform the function into a model which focuses on best practice initiatives within a cost efficient, responsive and customer centric model. Reporting to the Managing Director, the job-holder will focus on driving best-practice change and providing leadership to a team of buyers, merchandisers and a small in-bound telesales team. The job-holder will manage a change programme which will focus on implementing demanding KPIs, a 'Right First Time' culture and new systems.

To be considered you will possess a high degree of business acumen and business change delivery. You will demonstrate a proven procurement background with experience of buying / sourcing from low cost countries (ideally including the Far East) gained from any fast-moving, dynamic environment. Experience of retail, mail-order or e-retailing buying is advantageous, but not essential. You will have experience of managing teams of people and have the potential to take on a key leadership appointment, coupled with a high level of self-motivation and drive.

The salary potentially available is highly dependent on experience and exceptional rewards and career opportunities exist.
Key words: Buying, Buyer, Purchasing, Procurement, Sourcing, Far East, Retail, Retailer, mail-order, mailorder, e-commerce, e-retail

My Client is a market leading manufacturer of defence systems supplying into the MOD, NATO and other associated markets. Due to winning a substantial contract with the MOD in manufacturing the worlds most advanced and sophisticated air to ground imagery system my client is seeking to appoint an experienced supply chain specialist who will be solely responsible for managing the supply chain and support behind the service of this equipment. You will be responsible for managing and effectively reducing costs whilst ensuring that equipment service is kept to the highest standard. The ideal individual will have extensive experience in Defence, Aerospace and supply chain management with experience in Contractor Logistics Support. You will have experience of working in an Aerospace Support Organisation. This opportunity will provide the right individual with scope for career progression.

Burns Carlton brings energy, imagination and business rigour to the challenge of finding the next career step for Senior Executives and mid-market managers.

We are already established as a leading provider of recruitment services across the Supply Chain and Logistics sector where in-depth knowledge and experience are essential to the recruitment process.

We are currently working with a number of Logistics Providers who are looking to recruit mid to senior level business development managers into their organisations.

If you have a proven track record of success within sales or sales management from a third party logistics, express or freight background we would be delighted to discuss our present appointments in complete confidence.

Part of a major European group, our client is a manufacturer of specialist medium value industrial products into a diverse and highly demanding sector. Having achieved outstanding profitability and growth over the last four years, their plans are ambitious and have been strengthened by significant new investment in people, machinery, facilities and systems.
The Supply Chain Manager will be accountable for all supply chain activities including purchasing, sub-contract management and inventory management. Controlling a total material spend of £15 million, the job-holder will manage the supply chain in line with the production plan and engage a team to ensure supply chain best practice.
To be considered, we require operationally focused candidates with broad exposure to supply chain management from any demanding and fast-moving cost-centric manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will possess experience of engineering purchasing & sub-contract management including the development of new suppliers.

Keywords: Supply Chain, Sourcing, Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Manufacturer, Manager, Leader