Total 84 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Birmingham, B13 8JL

The key skills & responsibilities will include,
- Develop viable, cost-effective and strategic procurement strategies
- Communicate the value of strategic sourcing and procurement to key stakeholders
- Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders
- Work with key procurement software and systems
- Evaluate existing procurement policies and procedures and update accordingly
- Evaluate and select chosen suppliers using a set criterion such as quality, price, delivery and sustainability
- Attend trade shows, interview vendors and visit supply plants/distribution centres
- Manage contracts, including settling disputes and ensuring that a supplier meets expectations
- Negotiating various contracts with vendors on quality, price and delivery
- Analyse and complete financial reports and pricing proposals
- Keep track of all goods and services ordered and received with a comprehensive inventory
- Ensure responsible procurement practises are being met and comply with company objectives
- Creation of purchase orders
- Calculate all order costs and evaluate invoices for accuracy
- Prepare and update reports, records and pricing lists
- Work with other teams for cross-departmental work

Production Operative
Working as part of a manufacturing team responsible for the manufacture of liquid products, ensuring that all products are manufactured to specification and that Health & Safety and quality standards are maintained to the highest standards. This is an on-going position located just outside of Derby City Centre starting Tuesday 2nd May with the view to go permanent for the right candidate.
Key duties and responsibilities:

Using scales to accurately weigh raw materials for use in finished goods formulations
Manual recording of supplier batch numbers
Manual handling of raw materials (adhering to safety requirements)
Mechanical handling of raw materials (adhering to safety requirements)
Following prescrived method to mix raw materials to create finished goods
Use of Internal Manufacturing IT program to prioritise and update progress of work
Rotate raw materials using FIFO principles
Accurate completion of batch records
General housekeeping duties of own work area

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

FLT Reach Truck qualification preferred but not essential
Ability to accurately follow written instructions
Ability to work independently and as part of a small manufacturing team
Ability to multi-task
Ability to follow safety instructions and work in a safe, compliant manner (chemical handling environment)
Personal qualities:
Physically fit
Fast and willing learner
Good communicator
Good Health & Safety awareness
Great attititude to work
Willingness to work and learn new things

Hours of work:

Monday - Thursday 0830am - 1630pm
Friday 0830am - 1530pm

Application Process
To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.workchain.co.uk and complete the online application form only. We will contact shortlisted candidates for potential start. Workchain is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Production Operative
Working as part of a manufacturing team responsible for the manufacture of liquid products, ensuring that all products are manufactured to specification and that Health & Safety and quality standards are maintained to the highest standards. This is an on-going position located just outside of Derby City Centre starting Tuesday 2nd May with the view to go permanent for the right candidate.
Key duties and responsibilities:

Using scales to accurately weigh raw materials for use in finished goods formulations
Manual recording of supplier batch numbers
Manual handling of raw materials (adhering to safety requirements)
Mechanical handling of raw materials (adhering to safety requirements)
Following prescrived method to mix raw materials to create finished goods
Use of Internal Manufacturing IT program to prioritise and update progress of work
Rotate raw materials using FIFO principles
Accurate completion of batch records
General housekeeping duties of own work area

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

FLT Reach Truck qualification preferred but not essential
Ability to accurately follow written instructions
Ability to work independently and as part of a small manufacturing team
Ability to multi-task
Ability to follow safety instructions and work in a safe, compliant manner (chemical handling environment)
Personal qualities:
Physically fit
Fast and willing learner
Good communicator
Good Health & Safety awareness
Great attititude to work
Willingness to work and learn new things

Hours of work:

Monday - Thursday 0830am - 1630pm
Friday 0830am - 1530pm

Application Process
To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.workchain.co.uk and complete the online application form only. We will contact shortlisted candidates for potential start. Workchain is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Job

• Monitor and analyse data related to incidents of loss or theft, identifying trends to develop and implement loss mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, in particular working closely with the Heads of Department and Regional Trading Directors, to share intelligence, identify threats and address areas of vulnerability.
• Develop and maintain robust loss prevention policies and procedures aligned to industry standards, regulatory requirements and business strategy.
• Develop and implement branch training programmes to educate colleagues on security measures and best practice.
• Support profit protection actively across the branch network, delivery hubs and the Selco distribution centre
• Monitor surveillance systems and security equipment to ensure effectiveness.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and innovations and recommend enhancements and improvements.
• Liaise cross functionally to update and manage the Business Risk Register
• Manage a team of field-based profit protection specialists and office-based support team to achieve the Selco profit protection strategy.
• Utilise the field-based teams to conduct regular audits and assessments of security protocols and procedures.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external partners such as security firms, CCTV monitoring companies and out of hours services.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations on profit protection activities, performance and outcomes.
• Act as subject matter expert for the business on security, risk and legal & regulatory compliance.
• Undertake any additional projects that may be required as defined by the Senior Leadership Team or Grafton Group
• This post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references.
• Candidates to be aware that this is a hybrid position with a mixture of office based (Wythall), field and home working.
• All employees are expected to be flexible in their duties and responsibilities and may be asked to perform other duties which reasonably correspond to the general character of their job and their level of responsibility.
• All employees are expected to maintain confidentiality of data and information that is sensitive to Selco, in line with Company policy and the GDPR Act (2018)
• All employees are expected to maintain personal and professional development activities to meet the changing demands of their role / business.
• All employees are expected to adhere to the Company's Equality & Diversity policies.
• All employees are expected to take a proactive approach to maintaining their own and others health and safety.
• All employees should adhere to the Road Transport legislation / policies.
• Proven experience in a senior profit protection role is essential.
• A track record of developing and embedding effective strategies and processes.
• Experience conducting corporate investigations and interviews.
• Experience writing investigation reports and statements.

What can I expect in return?

At Selco, the opportunities for professional growth and development are immense. We actively support internal advancement through a fully developed and supported career path, with plenty of training opportunities along the way.

We also offer a huge range of company benefits, including a competitive salary, profit-based bonus scheme, free health cash plan, share save scheme, holiday buying, thousands of retail discounts and offers, a company pension scheme, Cycle to Work, free life Assurance and company car/allowance.

About Us

Fancy developing your career with the UK's fastest growing builders' merchants? We're on the lookout for enthusiastic and ambitious individuals with a 'can do' attitude to help us serve the nation's tradespeople.

We won't pretend it's not hard work and at times a challenging environment however you'll be working with some great people and in return we offer a first-class rewards package.

We're growing year-on-year with no signs of slowing down. With new branches opening their doors nationwide, this is your chance to be a part of our exciting journey and build your career with Selco.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a work environment that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming to all. Our aim is for Selco colleagues to be a true representation of all sections of society. We are committed to the Health and Safety of our Colleagues being our top priority.

Are you an experienced Warehouse Operative who is looking for a new career?

Do you pride yourself on being reliable in your work and do you enjoy working in a fast paced environment?

Have you an interest in helping your community with its health?

If you answered yes to the above questions and you have a can do attitude then please read on and apply as we are really interested in speaking with you!

About Us:

PHOENIX Healthcare Distribution is a national full-line pharmaceutical wholesaler with a network of distribution centres nationwide. We pride ourselves on delivering a high quality supply chain service to our customers, who include pharmacy, GPs, and hospitals. All of our depots are licensed by the MHRA, and comply with BSI ISO Quality and Environmental standards. We operate twice daily deliveries from our distribution centres across Monday to Friday and on a Saturday morning, and our local teams are supported by a centralised function team, primarily from our Head Office in Runcorn.

At Phoenix Medical Supplies we value, support and celebrate working with colleagues from all backgrounds. As part of our commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for all, we strive to support the residents in each and all of our local communities, gaining employment.

About the opportunity:

We are currently looking for a Part time Warehouse Operative within our Birmingham Distribution Centre.

Working within a busy pharmaceutical warehouse environment you will be accurately assembling customer orders, efficiently picking customer orders for shipment and ensuring that the correct number and type of product is loaded and shipped on time. You will need to meet minimum productivity and quality standards and comply with policies and legal requirements in relation to the role.

In this role you will be required to stand and walk for the majority of your shift, as well as needing to be able to lift (products up to 15kg), bend, twist, kneel, and crouch.

Salary

Hourly rate of £10.67, plus a regional supplement of £0.19p per hour. Totalling an hourly rate of £10.86.

Working Pattern

22.5 hours per week working Monday to Friday from 11am till 3pm, with 1 in 2 Sundays from 7am till 12pm.

Training and Support

You will receive a comprehensive induction from the Learning and Development Facilitators.

We pride ourselves on ensuring the wellbeing of our employees and providing a good working environment and benefits package, which includes:

22 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service

Access to High Street discounts

Free Parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Accredited Training Programmes available (Education paid for by the company via the Apprenticeship Scheme)

Essential Skills/Experience

- Numeracy and literacy skills

- Attention to detail

- Team Player

- Communication Skills

- Ability to prioritise own workload

Who we want:

Our ideal candidate will be organised and self-motivated so if this sounds like you we are very keen to speak to you to discuss our opportunity further. You can apply here online by completing our short application.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received

NIGHTSHIFT WAREHOUSE OPERATOR

Monday to Friday 10.00pm to 6.00am

Immediate Start Available

£30,500 – including shift allowance

Based in Birmingham (B37)

We are working with large global logistics organisation with depots and offices across the world. Looking to add a new NIGHTSHIFT WAREHOUSE OPERATOR to their Birmingham operation this is a permanent position and is based in the B37 area.

The position of NIGHTSHIFT WAREHOUSE OPERATOR is seeking a bright, outgoing and personable candidate who has warehouse expire, a positive outlook, strong work ethic and is able to train and learn new ways of working.

The 24/7 operation would offer opportunities to further increase skills and experience, and is working on a permanent nightshift, Monday to Friday 10.00pm – 6.00am.

Offering a fantastic package of £30,500 per year (including shift allowance) up to 25 days holiday, pension scheme, over time etc.

Duties will include, scanning and labelling international cargo, checking freight against manifests, preparing freight to be loaded and checking unloaded freight for the runaway. Competing documentation and updating systems, using handheld scanners, picking freight, packaging, repackaging, and using shrink wrap machines etc as well as all other warehouse duties.

A counterbalance FLT licence and/or experience would be an advantage but not essential as training can be arranged.

Successful applicants will need to be able to pass a criminal record check and 5-year employment/education security check.

Grafter currently has a client looking to fill a role with the following description: We are currently trying to organise our warehouse space. We have a stock that needs to be organised. This job requires

Heavy lifting
Use of pump truck
Moving boxes

Warehouse Operator Required!!

Birmingham - Postcode B6 Region.

What you'll do as a Warehouse Operator:

- Receive and fulfil orders in a timely manner and efficient manner
- Track orders via delivery software
- Assisting with various related tasks as assigned by your supervisor
- Receive and quality check details for accuracy
- Identify and communicate potential issues found while picking and packing
- Create shipping labels through various shipping methods

Desired skills and requirements for a Warehouse Operator:

- Excellent eye to detail
- Positive can do attitude
- Be flexible and open to change (any other ad hoc tasks)
- Comply with the health and safety policy and procedures
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
- Computer proficiency

Pay rate up to £12

Working hours to start are:
Monday - Thursday: 07:30 AM to 17:00 PM
Friday: 08:00 AM to12:00 PM

What we offer in return:

- Shopping Discounts including Discounted Gym Membership
- Pension scheme
- Health Benefits
- Discounted Restaurants

This job is commutable from the following areas: Birmingham City Centre, Walsall, Aston, Nechells, West Bromwich, Bordesley Green, Shard End, Coleshill, Harborne, Sandwell, Wamley, Short Heath

If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call our office on 02476 632272 or submit your CV by clicking "Apply Now" and we will be in touch

Location: Perry Barr (45 One Stop Shopping Centre, Walsall Road, B42 1AA)

Hours/Work pattern: 35 hours per week (five days out of seven)

Contract: Permanent

Do you have a passion for retail and experience in a customer facing role? It's an exciting time right now in retail at the BHF and we’re looking for proactive and driven Assistant Store Manager to join our store team in Perry Barr.



About the role:

Leading by example and confident working within a fast-paced retail environment, our Assistant Store Managers contribute towards the success of their stores by:

Ensuring highest standard of customer service
Achieving targets and maximising sale
Maintaining a high standard of visual merchandising
Maximising multi-channel and online sales
Supporting the store manager to actively recruit volunteers
Achieving expectations within campaign activities
Working with the manager to generate stock
This position is for 35 hours and includes some weekend working on a rota basis.

About you:

We’re looking for someone who has the innovation and commercial awareness to encourage new ideas, creating an enjoyable working environment for colleagues by motivating, supporting and training the team to perform to their greatest potential. Comfortable using MS Office and various POS systems, you will have experience in a customer facing role either in retail, hospitality or service industries.

Why join the BHF?

We have a strong culture of internal progression and will actively support you to develop your career.

Our generous staff benefits include:
38 days annual leave
25% staff discount
Health cash plan
Pension with employer contribution up to 10%
Life assurance
Discount options for gym membership
Discounts with a range of retailers
About us:

Our stores are a firm fixture on UK high streets, visited by over 30 million customers each year, who come to us to buy their beds, sofas, chairs and electrical goods through our omni-channel offering.

With over 700 stores all over the UK, sustainability is at the forefront in everything we do. In one year, we save over 71,000 tonnes of items from going to waste.

Everything we do comes back to funding lifesaving research for all heart and circulatory conditions. We are more ambitious and determined than ever – because the cures and treatments we need are in sight. You could be part of getting us there sooner!