Communication is vital to ensure that the impact of changes upon our business is realised, and the appropriate actions are put in place to ensure that business is not only ready, but that business change is successfully embedded.

In this role, you will manage all aspects of Business Change Management to support delivery of this Inventory Management programme.

In this programme, we are building on our existing Inventory stock management system to increase our resilience as a business and help support our operational teams have clear insight into availability and accountability of Thames Waters stock holdings.

What you’ll be doing as a Business Change Inventory Lead

- Support the establishment of Business Change Management capability – identify, implement and continuously improve the core standards / policies / processes / procedures / templates needed for the function to provide an effective Business Change Management service to this Programme within Inventory Operations & Supply Chain.
- Identify, plan, develop and deliver business change activities for all stakeholders of the Programme, including communications, training needs analysis, organisation design and business readiness.
- Identify business change management risks and issues, proposing mitigating actions to relevant Project / Programme Manager and Project Sponsor to overcome challenges presented.
- Act as the main point of contact for business change communications and to actively collaborate with stakeholders from all levels and disciplines to define business change requirements and ensure effective development and delivery throughout the Programme Delivery phases.
- Create detailed Business Change Management Plans, execute, monitor progress and report against those agreed plans and take corrective pro-active action where required.
- Advise business and internal teams on Business Change Management best practice.

What you should bring to the role

- Take accountabilities for all actions and decisions, including technical, financial and quality aspects.
- Identify Business Change Management functional objectives and taking responsibility as appropriate.
- Define, implement, maintain and continuously improve Business Change Management processes.
- Establishing and maintaining influential relationships with internal and external customers, suppliers and partners at senior management level.
- Developing and maintaining broad business understanding and Business Change Management expertise, including knowledge of the activities and practices within Thames Water and those of suppliers, partners, competitors and clients. Taking the initiative to keep both own and function members skills up to date.
- Performing highly complex Business Change Management work activities covering technical, financial and quality aspects, absorbing complex information and understanding the implication of new processes and technologies.
- Promoting compliance with relevant legislation and the need for services, products and working practices to provide equal access and equal opportunity to people with diverse abilities.
- A full UK Driving License is required within this role.

What’s in it for you?

- Between £25.64 and £27.78 per hour, depending on skills and experience
- Expenses: Excluded
- Location: Didcot Distribution Centre, OX11 7AW
- Length of assignment: 6 months
- Required Start date: Approx. 14th October 2024
- Hours: 36 hours per week

Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, background, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Communication is vital to ensure that the impact of changes upon our business is realised, and the appropriate actions are put in place to ensure that business is not only ready, but that business change is successfully embedded.

In this role, you will manage all aspects of Business Change Management to support delivery of this Inventory Management programme.

In this programme, we are building on our existing Inventory stock management system to increase our resilience as a business and help support our operational teams have clear insight into availability and accountability of Thames Waters stock holdings.

What you’ll be doing as a Business Change Inventory Lead

- Support the establishment of Business Change Management capability – identify, implement and continuously improve the core standards / policies / processes / procedures / templates needed for the function to provide an effective Business Change Management service to this Programme within Inventory Operations & Supply Chain.
- Identify, plan, develop and deliver business change activities for all stakeholders of the Programme, including communications, training needs analysis, organisation design and business readiness.
- Identify business change management risks and issues, proposing mitigating actions to relevant Project / Programme Manager and Project Sponsor to overcome challenges presented.
- Act as the main point of contact for business change communications and to actively collaborate with stakeholders from all levels and disciplines to define business change requirements and ensure effective development and delivery throughout the Programme Delivery phases.
- Create detailed Business Change Management Plans, execute, monitor progress and report against those agreed plans and take corrective pro-active action where required.
- Advise business and internal teams on Business Change Management best practice.

What you should bring to the role

- Take accountabilities for all actions and decisions, including technical, financial and quality aspects.
- Identify Business Change Management functional objectives and taking responsibility as appropriate.
- Define, implement, maintain and continuously improve Business Change Management processes.
- Establishing and maintaining influential relationships with internal and external customers, suppliers and partners at senior management level.
- Developing and maintaining broad business understanding and Business Change Management expertise, including knowledge of the activities and practices within Thames Water and those of suppliers, partners, competitors and clients. Taking the initiative to keep both own and function members skills up to date.
- Performing highly complex Business Change Management work activities covering technical, financial and quality aspects, absorbing complex information and understanding the implication of new processes and technologies.
- Promoting compliance with relevant legislation and the need for services, products and working practices to provide equal access and equal opportunity to people with diverse abilities.
- A full UK Driving License is required within this role.

What’s in it for you?
£48,000 to £54,000 per annum, pro rata, depending on skills and experience.
Expenses: Excluded
Location: Didcot Distribution Centre, OX11 7AW
Length of assignment: 6 months
Required Start date: Approx. 14th October 2024
Hours: 36 hours per week

Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, background, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Anticipated salary range: $65,500 - $93,500

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 05/06/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

Work schedule is: 10:00am - 6:30pm (or until the work is complete) Monday-Friday. Weekends may also be requested based on business needs.

What Inventory Control Warehouse Operations contributes to Cardinal Health

Inventory Management is accountable for the design and execution of demand planning and customer forecasting systems, supply planning, product deployment and expediting processes, and the development and implementation of a stocking optimization model to minimize costs and inventory while delivering on service requirements.

Responsibilities: 

• Directs and manages a team of inventory control warehouse associates to account for timely distribution and receipt of products and motivate employees to ensure that predetermined productivity and quality standards are achieved. 

• Oversees all inventory control operations which includes; managing the flow of goods, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring efficient and accurate warehouse operations.

• Oversees the completion of SOX Reporting requirements, participates in QA events, reporting and resolution of Inbound and Outbound discrepancy, processing of customer returns, error resolution, cycle count compliance, profiling assistance and service issues.

• Implements best practices and maintains accurate inventory records.

• Adheres to budgetary guidelines and works to meet Distribution Center objectives and operational goals while maintaining standards pertaining to quality and inventory. 

• Drives and participates in continuous improvement projects and initiatives. 

• Performs daily scheduling of the work force to ensure proper staffing to select, replenish, restock, locate, and ship merchandise in a productive and cost-efficient manner.

• Develops and maintains an inventory tracking system.

• Evaluates inventory levels, reorder points, and stock availability regularly.

• Monitors and reports inventory accuracy and shrinkage.

• Designs and implements inventory control procedures.

• Examines raw material levels and identify shortages.

• Documents daily shipments and deliveries for replenishment

• Avoids excessive surplus or inefficiencies by properly ordering new supplies.

• Actively engages in employee development, which includes training, coaching, counseling, and performance appraisals. 

• Collaborates with cross functional teams at all levels within the organization, specifically within HR groups on a daily basis. 

• Interviews and makes hiring decisions for lead and associate level roles.   

• Maintains general responsibility for disciplinary process in the area of counseling, oral and written warnings; ensure a productive work climate in the warehouse operation. 

• Prepares ad hoc reports, as necessary using Excel (or any other necessary programs) 

• Reviews attendance/PTO records and ensures scheduling is maintained.  

• Holds staff accountable for conducting work in a safe manner while enforcing Cardinal Health compliance and regulations concerning OSHA, DEA, FDA, State and local authorities.

• Majority of workday is spent on the floor while balancing administrative duties. 

• Manages Deselect report daily to clear all inventory issues.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred; Bachelor’s degree a plus 

• 2-3 years related experience preferred. 

• Strong organizational skills are desired for success in this role

• Prior experience with inventory control, continuous improvement projects and initiatives 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Previous experience leading a team. 

• High level knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables and spreadsheets)  

• Experience working within ERP’s (SAP or Manhattan) preferred.   

• Experience driving MHE equipment.

What is expected of you and others at this level:

• Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of business support, technical or production staff in an assigned area. 

• Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors. 

• Applies expertise to solve standard and non-standard problems within own area. 

• Role models Cardinal Health's high ethical standards and code of conduct 

• Provides direction in discussing and creating development plans. 

• Provides input into succession planning process for own work area.  

• Aligns individual goals for self and others with work area/functional goals. 

• Builds confidence and respect of others through a positive and energizing style. 

• Works within budgetary/ financial objectives set by manager, applying knowledge of profit drivers to work processes within own area. 

• Builds customer relationships, interprets customer needs and assesses their business requirements. 

• Leverages customer knowledge to develop alternative solutions and shares key learnings with others. 

• Resolves day-to-day or routine problems using defined processes. 

• Works/brainstorms with work team and provides suggestions for solutions that contain the appropriate level of risk; ensures work team understands and supports the focus on operational excellence. 

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Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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Join us for an exciting career with the leading provider of supplemental benefits!

Our Promise
Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

As a Procurement Manager at Avesis, you will be responsible for managing the procurement process, supplier selection, and contracting activities, leveraging Workday as our primary procurement tool. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills, strategic thinking capabilities, and a deep understanding of procurement processes, the impact of procurement functions across the organization, and best practices.

Procurement Process Optimization:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, implement and execute procurement strategies that drive efficiency, cost savings, and process improvement.
• Leverage data and analytics to identify opportunities for cost reduction, risk mitigation, and performance enhancement.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance procurement policies, procedures, and workflows to ensure alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Align procurement processes with reporting needs of the business.
• Responsible for use tax filings and annual 1099 filings.

Workday Procurement Tool Administration:

• Serve as the primary administrator for Workday procurement modules, including configuration, maintenance, and user support.
• Provide training and guidance to end-users on Workday procurement functionalities and best practices.
• Collaborate with IT and other stakeholders to troubleshoot issues, implement system enhancements, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Contract Management:

• Oversee the end-to-end contract management process, including drafting, negotiation, execution, and renewal of contracts with suppliers and vendors.
• Ensure that all contracts adhere to legal and regulatory requirements and align with company policies and objectives.

Supplier Selection and Management:

• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers and vendors based on quality, cost-effectiveness, reliability, and other relevant criteria.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure optimal pricing, delivery, and service levels.
• Monitor supplier performance and address any issues or concerns in a timely manner.

Functional Skills:

• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing and to manage in both the business world and the technology world.
• Value delivery mindset that aligns to business requirements and priorities.
• Ability to develop KPIs to track efficacy of solutions.
• Strong knowledge in Workday Procurement is a plus.
• Proven experience managing procurement activities, including Requisitions, Purchase Orders and Contracts,
• Ability to be a self-starter
• Solid understanding of Purchasing and Supply Management techniques.
• Experience in monitoring and performance optimization of Procurement systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Team player with strong prioritization skills who understands the impact of procurement across the organization

Requirements:

• BA or BS in a Business Administration, Information Technology or related field
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in Procurement.
• Proficiency using procurement software and tools. Workday experience a plus.
• Demonstrated record of successful leadership driving business improvements across departments / functions.
• Ability to travel when needed (5%) – possibly to various Avesis meetings/conferences as/if needed.

FLSA Status: Salary/Exempt

Salary Range: $74,260 - $116,200

How to stay safe:

Avesis is aware of fraudulent activity by individuals falsely representing themselves as Avesis recruiters. In some instances, these individuals may even contact applicants with a job offer letter, ask applicants to make purchases  (i.e., a laptop or gift cards) from a designated vendor, have applicants fill out W-2 forms, or ask that applicants ship or send packages of goods to the company.

Avesis would never make such requests to applicants at any time throughout our job application process. We also would never ask applicants for personal information, such as passport numbers, bank account numbers, or social security numbers, during process. Our recruitment process takes place by phone and via trusted business communication platform (i.e., Zoom, Webex, Microsoft Teams, etc.). Any emails from Avesis recruiters will come from a verified email address ending in @Avesis.com. We urge all applicants to exercise caution. If something feels off about your interactions, we encourage you to suspend or cease communications. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a communication you have received, please reach out to ITsupport@Avesis.com.

To learn more about protecting yourself from fraudulent activity, please refer to this article link (https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-avoid-scam).  If you believe you were a victim of fraudulent activity, please contact your local authorities or file a complaint (Link: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/) with the Federal Trade Commission. Avesis is not responsible for any claims, losses, damages, or expenses resulting from unaffiliated individuals of the company or their fraudulent activity.

We Offer

• Meaningful and challenging work opportunities to accelerate innovation in a secure and compliant way.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Excellent medical, dental, supplemental health, life and vision coverage for you and your dependents with no wait period.
• Life and disability insurance.
• A great 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition assistance, paid parental leave and backup family care.
• Dynamic, modern work environments that promote collaboration and creativity to develop and empower talent.
• Flexible time off, dress code, and work location policies to balance your work and life in the ways that suit you best.
• Employee Resource Groups that advocate for inclusion and diversity in all that we do.
• Social responsibility in all aspects of our work. We volunteer within our local communities, create educational alliances with colleges, drive a variety of initiatives in sustainability.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Avēsis, We See You.  We celebrate differences and are building a culture of inclusivity and diversity. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants and does not discriminate against any person based on ancestry, age, citizenship, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.  At Avēsis, we believe that, to operate at the peak of excellence, our workforce needs to represent a rich mixture of diverse people, all focused on providing a world-class experience for our clients.  We focus on recruiting, training and retaining those individuals that share similar goals.  Come Dare to be Different at Avēsis, where We See You!

Anticipated salary range: $65,500 - $93,500

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 04/09/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

We are anticipating the shift to be: 8:00am - 4:30pm (or until completion) Monday - Friday. These hours and days could vary based on the needs of the business.

What Inventory Control Warehouse Operations contributes to Cardinal Health

Inventory Management is accountable for the design and execution of demand planning and customer forecasting systems, supply planning, product deployment and expediting processes, and the development and implementation of a stocking optimization model to minimize costs and inventory while delivering on service requirements.

Responsibilities: 

• Directs and manages a team of inventory control warehouse associates to account for timely distribution and receipt of products and motivate employees to ensure that predetermined productivity and quality standards are achieved. 

• Oversees all inventory control operations which includes; managing the flow of goods, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring efficient and accurate warehouse operations.

• Oversees the completion of SOX Reporting requirements, participates in QA events, reporting and resolution of Inbound and Outbound discrepancy, processing of customer returns, error resolution, cycle count compliance, profiling assistance and service issues.

• Implements best practices and maintains accurate inventory records.

• Adheres to budgetary guidelines and works to meet Distribution Center objectives and operational goals while maintaining standards pertaining to quality and inventory. 

• Drives and participates in continuous improvement projects and initiatives. 

• Performs daily scheduling of the work force to ensure proper staffing to select, replenish, restock, locate, and ship merchandise in a productive and cost-efficient manner.

• Develops and maintains an inventory tracking system.

• Evaluates inventory levels, reorder points, and stock availability regularly.

• Monitors and reports inventory accuracy and shrinkage.

• Designs and implements inventory control procedures.

• Examines raw material levels and identify shortages.

• Documents daily shipments and deliveries for replenishment

• Avoids excessive surplus or inefficiencies by properly ordering new supplies.

• Actively engages in employee development, which includes training, coaching, counseling, and performance appraisals. 

• Collaborates with cross functional teams at all levels within the organization, specifically within HR groups on a daily basis. 

• Interviews and makes hiring decisions for lead and associate level roles.   

• Maintains general responsibility for disciplinary process in the area of counseling, oral and written warnings; ensure a productive work climate in the warehouse operation. 

• Prepares ad hoc reports, as necessary using Excel (or any other necessary programs) 

• Reviews attendance/PTO records and ensures scheduling is maintained.  

• Holds staff accountable for conducting work in a safe manner while enforcing Cardinal Health compliance and regulations concerning OSHA, DEA, FDA, State and local authorities.

• Majority of workday is spent on the floor while balancing administrative duties. 

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred; Bachelor’s degree a plus 

• 2-3 years related experience preferred. 

• Strong organizational skills are desired for success in this role

• Prior experience with inventory control, continuous improvement projects and initiatives 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Previous experience leading a team. 

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel (Pivot Tables and spreadsheets)  

• Experience working within ERP’s (SAP or Manhattan) preferred.   

What is expected of you and others at this level:

• Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of business support, technical or production staff in an assigned area. 

• Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors. 

• Applies expertise to solve standard and non-standard problems within own area. 

• Role models Cardinal Health's high ethical standards and code of conduct 

• Provides direction in discussing and creating development plans. 

• Provides input into succession planning process for own work area.  

• Aligns individual goals for self and others with work area/functional goals. 

• Builds confidence and respect of others through a positive and energizing style. 

• Works within budgetary/ financial objectives set by manager, applying knowledge of profit drivers to work processes within own area. 

• Builds customer relationships, interprets customer needs and assesses their business requirements. 

• Leverages customer knowledge to develop alternative solutions and shares key learnings with others. 

• Resolves day-to-day or routine problems using defined processes. 

• Works/brainstorms with work team and provides suggestions for solutions that contain the appropriate level of risk; ensures work team understands and supports the focus on operational excellence. 

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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