Procurement & Inventory Coordinator
Location: Hailsham
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, enhanced pension, onsite parking, training and development
Are you an experienced supply chain or procurement specialist who enjoys a dynamic, hands-on environment? KHR have partnered with an established, specialist manufacturing and logistics partner who supports key industries with specialised product solutions.
We are seeking a Procurement professional to take ownership of purchasing and supplier management, with a small element of hands-on stores and warehouse support. The role is primarily focused on procurement, ensuring materials are sourced efficiently and on time, while also providing support with stock, goods in and dispatch when required.
Responsibilities will include:
Procurement
- Sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing high-quality materials and components within budget
- Raising purchase orders and managing key supplier performance, lead times, and onboarding
- Tracking inventory levels to prevent shortages, manage slow-moving stock, and streamline re-orders
- Partnering with internal production, technical, and warehouse teams to forecast material demand
- Driving cost-saving initiatives and continuous supply chain improvements
Stores & Dispatch Operations
- Accurately picking, packing, and preparing customer orders for dispatch
- Managing goods-in, stock counts, cycle counts, and system reconciliations
- Operating warehouse handling equipment (including forklifts) to load and unload deliveries safely
- Maintaining a clean, organised, and compliant warehouse environment
Candidate Profile
Supply Chain Expertise: Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain coordination
Negotiation & Vendor Management: Strong communication skills with a track record of building supplier relationships
Warehouse Experience: Practical knowledge of picking, packing, dispatch, and inventory systems
Equipment Certification: Valid forklift licence and experience with warehouse handling equipment would be beneficial
Technical Proficiency: Competency in Microsoft Office, procurement platforms, and stock control software
Mindset: Proactive, highly detail-oriented, organised, and safety-conscious
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OPERATIONS MANAGER – SITE TRANSFORMATION MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE UP TO £65,000 + BENEFITSWe are recruiting for an experienced Warehouse & Logistics Manager / Site Operations Manager to join a growing organisation at an important stage of its development. The business is looking for an experienced operational leader who can take ownership of a site, assess what is working and what isn't, and introduce the standards, structure, processes and leadership disciplines required to support continued growth.You'll inherit an established operation and management team, so the objective isn't to come in and replace everything. Instead, you'll bring experience of what good looks like, develop the existing leadership capability and create sustainable improvements across warehouse, logistics, inventory, transport, people and performance.It's an excellent opportunity for somebody in an Operations Manager, Site Manager, General Manager, Warehouse & Logistics Manager Distribution Manager, Distribution Centre Manager, Operations Manager, Head of Logistics, Head of Operations, Warehouse Manager, Site Lead, Operational Excellence Manager, Logistics Transformation Manager or Continuous Improvement Manager who wants to take over a site with enormous improvement opportunity and a fast-growing business.THE ROLE:
Take ownership of the day-to-day performance and ongoing development of the logistics operation.
Assess existing processes, structures and working practices and identify opportunities for improvement.
Lead site transformation and continuous improvement projects, delivering measurable improvements rather than change for change's sake.
Introduce stronger operational disciplines around KPIs, daily management, performance reviews, root-cause analysis and accountability.
Improve performance across areas including OTIF, picking accuracy, inventory accuracy, productivity, vehicle utilisation, customer service, cost and safety.
Establish clear operational standards and ensure they are consistently followed.
Lead, coach and develop managers, supervisors and team leaders, building stronger leadership capability throughout the site.
Work particularly closely with the existing Logistics Manager, supporting their continued development and progression.
Improve resource planning and operational capacity as the organisation continues to grow.
Identify inefficiencies and implement practical solutions using Lean, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma or similar methodologies.
Drive greater use of operational data to identify issues, measure performance and inform decision-making.
Take ownership of operational issues and customer service failures, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable corrective action.
Champion high standards across health & safety, compliance, housekeeping and operational discipline.
Work closely with senior leadership to ensure the operation is capable of supporting the organisation's longer-term growth plans.
THE PERSON:
Experience in an Operations Manager, Site Manager, General Manager, Warehouse & Logistics Manager Distribution Manager, Distribution Centre Manager, Operations Manager, Head of Logistics, Head of Operations, Warehouse Manager, Site Lead, Operational Excellence Manager, Logistics Transformation Manager or Continuous Improvement Manager role
Significant leadership experience within a warehouse, logistics, distribution or operational site environment.
A demonstrable track record of leading change, transformation or significant operational improvement.
Examples of improving measurable KPIs such as productivity, service, OTIF, inventory accuracy, cost, quality or safety.
Experience introducing greater structure, accountability and operational discipline into an evolving operation.
Strong people leadership skills with experience developing managers, supervisors and future leaders.
Experience managing underperformance and raising standards without losing engagement from the wider workforce.
Strong knowledge of warehouse and inventory management, ideally alongside exposure to transport/distribution.
Experience using WMS/ERP systems and operational data to improve performance.
Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence methodologies would be advantageous.
Strong commercial awareness and the ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
A hands-on leadership style, you'll be comfortable setting strategy but equally willing to get onto the warehouse floor and understand problems first-hand.
ABOUT THE BUSINESS:
You'll be joining an established and growing organisation supplying specialist products and solutions to customers across the UK and international markets.
Growth has created an opportunity to take the site's logistics operation to its next stage of maturity.
The business wants to retain the agility and entrepreneurial approach that has supported its growth while introducing more of the process, consistency, operational discipline and leadership capability associated with best-in-class larger organisations.
This means you'll have genuine scope to influence how the site operates rather than simply maintaining an established corporate process.
TO APPLY: If you're an experienced Warehouse & Logistics Manager, Senior Logistics Manager, Site Operations Manager, Warehouse Operations Manager, Distribution Manager, General Manager or Operational Excellence leader with a track record of delivering meaningful operational change, please send your CV for immediate consideration.
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Automation Engineer (Polish speaking)
Leeds
£45,000 - £55,000 Basic + UK Travel + OEM Training + Full Package + Family Run Company + Immediate Start
Are you a polish speaking Automation Engineer looking to join a family-run company where you will receive specialist OEM training, ongoing support and the opportunity to travel across the UK? This is a great opportunity to build your career with a close-knit business that genuinely invests in its engineers, giving you the training and support needed to become an expert in advanced automation and food processing systems.
This rapidly growing company delivers automated warehouse solutions to customers across the UK. The successful Automation Engineer will play a key role in installation, commissioning and servicing advanced systems, while receiving full OEM training and ongoing technical support. You will have the opportunity to travel across the UK, work on a variety of specialist equipment and develop your skills within a supportive family-run environment.
Your Automation Engineer Role Will Include:
Travelling across the UK to customer sites
Installation, commissioning, servicing & IO testing
Full OEM training to develop your technical expertise
Hands-on engineering work with high-end automation and processing equipment
Working closely with customers to ensure equipment is operating efficiently
Long-term progression and development within a growing family-run business
The Successful Automation Engineer Will Have:
Experience as an Automation Engineer or similar
MUST be Polish speaking
Decent Mechanical knowledge
Good electrical and PLC knowledge essential
Happy travelling across the UK and working at customer sites
A hands-on, reliable approach with a willingness to learn
Please apply to this advert and contact Georgia for immediate consideration on 07458163040.
Keywords: automation engineer, service, commissioning, installation, service, maintenance, warehouse equipment, field service, OEM training, UK travel, leeds, bradford, york, sheffield, manchester
This vacancy is being advertised by Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd. The services of Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants however due to the sheer volume of response, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.....Read more...
Automation Engineer (Polish speaking)
Northampton
£45,000 - £55,000 Basic + UK Travel + OEM Training + Full Package + Family Run Company + Immediate Start
Are you a polish speaking Automation Engineer looking to join a family-run company where you will receive specialist OEM training, ongoing support and the opportunity to travel across the UK? This is a great opportunity to build your career with a close-knit business that genuinely invests in its engineers, giving you the training and support needed to become an expert in advanced automation and food processing systems.
This rapidly growing company delivers automated warehouse solutions to customers across the UK. The successful Automation Engineer will play a key role in installation, commissioning and servicing advanced systems, while receiving full OEM training and ongoing technical support. You will have the opportunity to travel across the UK, work on a variety of specialist equipment and develop your skills within a supportive family-run environment.
Your Automation Engineer Role Will Include:
Travelling across the UK to customer sites
Installation, commissioning, servicing & IO testing
Full OEM training to develop your technical expertise
Hands-on engineering work with high-end automation and processing equipment
Working closely with customers to ensure equipment is operating efficiently
Long-term progression and development within a growing family-run business
The Successful Automation Engineer Will Have:
Experience as an Automation Engineer or similar
MUST be Polish speaking
Decent Mechanical knowledge
Good electrical and PLC knowledge essential
Happy travelling across the UK and working at customer sites
A hands-on, reliable approach with a willingness to learn
Please apply to this advert and contact Georgia for immediate consideration on 07458163040.
Keywords: automation engineer, service, commissioning, installation, service, maintenance, warehouse equipment, field service, OEM training, UK travel, northampton, wellingborough, bedford, coventry, bletchley
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Expert Customer Support and Escalation Management: Act as a professional advocate for customer service, handling complex or technical requests, complaints, and queries, and serving as an escalation point for ongoing problems
Knowledge Sharing and Team Support: Utilise deep understanding of the organisation’s products and services to share knowledge and support the wider team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Data Analysis and Digital Proficiency: Gather and analyse customer data to drive service improvements, effectively using organisational and generic IT systems, and staying aware of emerging digital technologies
Training:
Customer Service Specialist Level 3
The apprentice will do their training at Unit 1 Nottingham South and Wilford Industrial Estate, NG117EP - training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date
Functional Skills in English and maths if required
Completion of this apprenticeship will lead to eligibility to join the Institute of Customer Service as an individual member at the professional level.
Should you choose to progress on a customer service career path, you may be eligible for further professional membership, including management
Training Outcome:Customer Services Manager.Employer Description:Join our fast-paced and growing online pharmacy, where you'll gain hands-on experience in warehouse operations, stock management, and order fulfillment. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, develop valuable skills, and kickstart a career in logistics and supply chain. If you're hardworking, eager to grow, and looking for a supportive team, apply now and be part of our success story!Working Hours :Monday to Friday, between 9.00am to 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Site based Junior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Wetherby - Global Facilities Management Organisation CBW Staffing Solutions are seeking a Junior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our global facilities management client's team based in Wetherby. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills and grow within a supportive environment. As part of the team, you will assist with the maintenance, repair, and installation of mechanical systems across a range of facilities. This role also offers a clear progression path into an Automation Technician position, providing the opportunity to develop specialist skills in automated systems, controls, and industrial technology as you advance within the business. Package:Competitive salary up to £31,000 per annum (depending on experience) Core hours are Monday - Friday (40 hours per week)25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Generous workplace pension scheme Training, development & progression opportunitiesResponsibilities:Assist in the maintenance and repair of conveyors, cranes, and automated warehouse systemsSupport fault finding on automated and PLC-controlled equipmentPerform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on storage and handling systemsWork alongside experienced engineers to troubleshoot mechanical and automation faultsAdhere to health and safety procedures when working at height, in confined spaces, and low-oxygen environmentsComplete maintenance records and support general site maintenance tasksParticipate in training and development to build automation and maintenance knowledgeQualifications:Level 3 City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)Basic understanding of mechanical systems and equipmentAbility to follow instructions and work under the supervision of senior engineersStrong attention to detail and problem-solving skillsWillingness to learn and develop new skillsGood communication and teamwork abilitiesIf you are ready to take the next step in your mechanical career and join a company committed to your development, please apply with a full and up to date CV or contact Amy O’Shea at CBW Staffing Solutions.....Read more...
JOB DESCRIPTION
BUILD YOUR FUTURE WHILE YOU HELP BUILD A BETTER WORLD!
About Us
Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG) is an international collection of brands that manufactures building materials for the commercial and residential construction industries. Combined with our reliable customer support, training, and testing services, Tremco CPG helps build energy-efficient, sustainable, safe and watertight structures.
Tremco CPG Inc. has a history of excellence, which began in 1928 when William Treuhaft established the Tremco Manufacturing Company in Cleveland, Ohio. Since then, the organization has grown to offices, manufacturing facilities, and thousands of employees across the world, while still maintaining the family atmosphere it was founded upon.
At Tremco CPG, we prioritize collaboration amongst our departments and the construction and manufacturing industries to foster an inclusive and equitable working environment, empower our employees to learn and grow, and advance the markets we serve.
We also give back to our communities and nonprofit organizations through regular volunteer opportunities, a charitable donation matching program, as well as food, clothing & school supply drives.
If you're looking for a place to build a career and a life, with great benefits, advancement opportunity, technology, people and a commitment to a sustainable future, you've found it with us.
Tremco is currently hiring a CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST. This position is remote.
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The Customer Service Representative provides customer service to external customers (distributors, contractors, design teams, and building owners) and internal customers (sales representatives) as it relates to processing product orders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage the end-to-end execution of customer orders from receipt and entry through final delivery, ensuring accuracy, alignment with customer requirements, and compliance with company policies, procedures and quality standards.
Serve as a primary point of contact for customers and Sales Representatives by managing order inquiries, project updates, order status, and issue resolution to support successful project execution and customer satisfaction.
Coordinate multiple concurrent customer orders and projects by partnering with Sales, Planning, Production, Warehouse, Shipping, Logistics, Credit, Inventory, Product Management, vendors, carriers, and customers to align material availability, production schedules, transportation, and delivery commitments.
Monitor inventory availability, production schedules, project milestones, lead times, and transportation requirements to proactively identify risks, manage competing priorities, and maintain delivery commitments.
Review order requirements, specifications, pricing, product availability, lead times, and supporting documentation to ensure accurate order execution, company policy, compliance and informed customer communication.
Maintain customer accounts, master data, and transactional information within SAP and Salesforce to support data integrity, audit readiness, and compliance with company standards.
Prepare freight estimates and coordinate transportation activities by evaluating shipment requirements, delivery locations, carrier options, and logistical considerations. Exercise sound judgment in resolving operational issues, including schedule changes, product availability, pricing discrepancies, shipment issues, returns, replacement orders, claims, credits, and billing adjustments in accordance with company policies, procedures, and established approval processes.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with customers, Sales Representatives, and cross-functional teams to support effective communication, operational execution, and exceptional customer service.
Execute special projects, prepare operational reports, and identify opportunities to improve customer experience, order accuracy, data integrity, compliance, operational efficiency, and business processes.
EDUCATION
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
EXPERIENCE
5+ years of experience in customer operations, order management, customer service, sales support, or a related role within manufacturing, or construction products.
Experience managing customer orders in Salesforce and SAP.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Strong understanding of inventory availability, production scheduling, and order fulfillment processes.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Experience in logistics and inventory management preferred.
Experience in SAP, and Salesforce is preferred.
The base salary range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $52,000 and $58,000. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law. This position is also eligible for a potential annual incentive bonus, based on company performance.
Benefits:
Tremco offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including not limited to: health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan, and continuing education.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Apply for this ad Online!....Read more...
