Total 5 Manager level Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Oxford, OX1 1SA

Here at The Perfume Shop, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are always on the lookout for individuals with Talent, a Passion for what we do and a Spark to help achieve our vision.

The Role

Are you looking to take accountability for a store, and be rewarded for it?

Are you passionate about perfume, and love people?

Do you want to be part of a supportive team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment?

As a Store Manager, your role is critical in the operational running and success of your store. You will lead by example, being responsible for motivating and supporting a diverse team to deliver against key targets that drive the success of your store.

Contracted Hours: 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £30,000

With a Talent, Passion and Spark, you will:

• Have a passion for all things selling and customers; leading by example, providing fantastic service to all your customers, and coaching your team to do the same
• Be responsible for delivering the store’s daily, weekly and yearly targets, and ensuring your team know what they need to do each shift to deliver what’s required
• Review store performance and action plans – feeding back any challenges
• Utilising your key holders, ensure your store is opened and closed at the correct times, adhering to all security procedures
• Prepare and issue store rotas
• Be responsible for the stock inventory, ensuring actions are implemented to minimise stock loss
• Be passionate about coaching and mentoring staff; setting them up for success by conducting regular 1:1’s, monitoring performance, and recognising achievements
• You look for talent, passion, and spark when recruiting for your store, recognising that a great team are key to store performance
  
  

What You Will Bring:

We believe that you bring Talent, Passion and Spark and in return we will give you the skills and training in perfume to succeed!

It really helps if you;

• Have a Talent for management, from your previous experience as an assistant/store manager in a fast paced environment
• Have a Passion for teamwork, knowing how to coach and develop your team to deliver high standards and results
• Have the Spark to think and act strategically, enjoying the ‘hands on’ day to day running of your store
• Enjoy providing exceptional customer service to your customers
• Are an expert in understanding KPI’s; sales, service, profit & loss
• Have a commercial mindset, understanding the daily operational running of a store
• Can be flexible with your work patterns

What You Will Get:

• A fantastic base salary
• Annual KPI based bonus
• We pay commission at Christmas based on store sales and the number of hours worked
• 30 days holiday (pro rata depending on contract hours)
• You’re a VIP to us, so you’ll get 20% off perfume and be able to take part in any customer offers on top!
• Additional discounts with our AS Watson partners including Superdrug and 3 mobile
• The opportunity to win some great prizes and incentives based on personal, team and store performance
• Continuous learning and training to ensure you are always developing
• Access to Wagestream, to support your financial wellbeing needs, giving you more control and flexibility with your pay.
• Pension, health and wellbeing benefits, + more!
  

We are passionate about ‘Growing Our Own’, so we always encourage our employees to progress internally. As part of this, we offer apprenticeship schemes for all levels!

We thank you for your interest, however due to the high volumes of applications, only those successful will be contacted. We do still encourage you to continue applying to any roles of interest you see advertised.

The Perfume Shop is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

The Perfume Shop is part of AS Watson Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer operating over 16,500 stores under 12 retail brands in 28 markets, with over 130,000 employees worldwide. For the fiscal year 2023, AS Watson Group recorded revenue of US$23 billion. Every year, it is serving over 5.5 billion shoppers via its O+O (Offline plus Online) platforms, providing tech-enabled retail experience to customers offline and online.

Location: Cowley  
Hours per Week: 39 hours 
Shift pattern: Full-time - flexible shift patterns across mornings; afternoons; evenings and weekends, which will be discussed further at interview 
Salary: Up to £31,850 per annum, plus generous bonus scheme 

If you love retail, you’re in the right place.  

Are you looking to join a great place to work?  We are recruiting for a Store Manager to join the team! 

Let’s talk about the job: 

No two days are the same here at Savers and the ideal Savers Store Manager would ensure standards are maintained, audit processes are followed, and customer service and sales standards are the best on the high street. The challenge doesn’t stop there – our SMs are aspiring to their teams as they lead the way to success and build connections with the local community.  

Let’s talk about the benefits: 

· Up to 33 days holiday entitlement 
· Enhanced policies such as company sick pay, maternity/parental/adoption leave and pregnancy loss. 
· Wagestream - access to an app that gives you power over your pay and supports financial wellbeing 
· Aviva Digicare Workplace+ - access to free digital healthcare services such as digital GP appointments and mental health consultations 
· Discount deals with over 3,000 retailers, including a discount card with our sister company, Superdrug 
· Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust 
· Your career, your way – a clear progression plan, steered by us and driven by you! 

Let’s talk about you: 

· Do you have 2+ years of retail management experience? 
· Do you thrive in a rewarding, fast paced environment?  
· Do you take pride in leading a team to success?

If you can say yes to all those things - whilst keeping people at the heart of everything you do - then this could be the career opportunity you have been searching for! 

Next steps… 

If your application gives us that bargain buzz, you will be contacted to arrange a phone interview within 14 days of application. Good luck!  

Here at Savers, we love inclusivity. If you need any adjustments to support you through your candidate journey, please email us: savers.jobs@uk.aswatson.com  

Delivering a strategic procurement service to the Trust including, but not limited to: tenders and quotes, mini-competitions and full procurements via (FTS) to ensure best value for money Drafting and evaluating pre-qualification, tender and contract documents Managing the tender process on the e-tendering portal Ensuring that project activity and other procurement tasks are undertaken to the required standard and meet all timescales and deadlines Contracting, where appropriate, with neighbouring NHS Trusts for healthcare and ancillary services Ensuring full compliance with Trust Procurement policies, Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions and Public Contract Regulations. Ensuring contract compliance and dealing with contract performance issues Delivery of best value for money and sustainable savings for the Trust by effective sourcing of goods and services Providing procurement advice to individuals and to groups through formal and informal meetings Developing and promoting effective working relationships with departments within the Trust to increase understanding of their professional needs Working with the wider Procurement team to identify areas where requirements should be consolidated or contracting activity is required. Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Trust policies, procedures and guideline - It is a condition of your employment that as an employee you are expected to adhere to our policies, procedures and guidelines. These can all be found on the Trusts website.

Your new company

Do you want to work for a company that is saving countless lives across the world? This is the role for you!
This is a fantastic role for an Oxford University spin-out in the medical manufacturing industry, which has grown significantly in the last few years and is on track to double in the next year. The business is now able to bring the manufacturing/assembly function in-house, which requires an Inventory Accounting Manager to help set up and take ownership of it.
Your new role

As the successful candidate, your duties will include:

• Managing inventory accounting and valuation processes
• Analysing and reporting on inventory management, identifying areas of improvements
• Providing information on inventory holdings and valuations across global warehouses
• Lead on the implementation of new processes and methodology for an in-house production line
• Reconciling inventory to the accounts, ensuring integrity of the data
• Business partnering with Production, Sales, Logistics, Merchandising, providing inventory reports and supporting valuations
• Designing, managing and implementing procedures and controls for inventory management and movement
• Managing aged, obsolete or faulty inventory, ensuring it's costed and accounted for
• Developing systems, ensuring accurate tracking, recording and valuing of inventory
• Clearing and auditing inventory on a quarterly basis
• Supporting month- and year-end financial reporting
• Providing analysis for statutory audits, as required

What you'll need to succeed

To be the successful candidate, you must have / be:

• Qualified ACA, CIMA, ACCA or QBE, or experience in an Inventory role
• Experience working with inventory, understanding valuations, transfers, stock etc.
• The ability to take ownership of a task and work independently
• The ability to identify areas of improvement and work in a fast-paced business
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to work with large data sets
• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic and driven

What you'll get in return

Flexible working options available, hybrid working, 25 days' leave plus BHs, a company bonus and much more!

What you need to do now

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Searching for your next adventure? Looking to join a growing company with great prospects? Then come and join one of the UK’s largest outdoor retailers as an Assistant Store Manager.

Please note this role is 40 hours per week on a fixed term contract until December 2024.

As part of the Outdoor and Cycle Concepts group, Cotswold Outdoor is joined by Runners Need and Snow + Rock to support outdoor enthusiasts by providing excellent customer service and a range of products from world leading brands, all whilst promoting and encouraging sustainability!

How will you make an impact?

Assistant Store Managers partner with the Store Manager to drive the performance of the store and deliver a memorable retail experience by:

• Assisting with core operational processes relating to inventory and stock, audits, and banking
• Working as a role model to inspire your team to deliver a premium level of customer service
• Creating a premium and inclusive shopping experience by connecting with our customers to understand their specific needs and wants
• Leading and motivating the store team in the Store Manager’s absence
• Maintaining high standards of presentation within the store and implementing seasonal campaigns and promotions as directed by the Store Manager

You’ll fit right in if you have:

• Experience managing and coaching a team of people to achieve group objectives
• A customer first approach and are happy to advise and help customers find the perfect product for their adventure
• An understanding of how a store operates including compliance, processes, and visual merchandising
• A one team mentality to constantly contribute to the development and improvement of your store and team

What’s in it for you?

Colleagues make a company, so we believe in offering a total reward package that’s more than just base salary. As part of the O&CC team you’ll receive:

• Base salary of £26,000 per annum
• Bonus of up to £2,025 per annum
• 40-60% discount across our range of products
• 33 days holiday with the option to purchase additional holiday
• Company pension scheme
• Access to Perkbox, allowing you to save money all year round. Whether it’s supermarket savings or days out, the daily coffee or a summer holiday - there’s something to suit everyone’s lifestyle.

But there's more, for a full list of what we offer at O&CC check out our website - Rewards And Benefits – Outdoor and Cycle Concepts (oandcc.com)

Applications from all genders and backgrounds are encouraged.

O&CC aims to be an inclusive employer, where difference is celebrated, respected, and encouraged. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background leads to a better organisation for our employees and customers, creating a learning environment and organisational culture that leverage diversity, allowing us all to flourish and keep our business growing.

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