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fmcg recruitment specialists
The first choice for clients and candidates, Jonathan Lee Recruitment has been delivering best-in-class recruitment solutions to the engineering and manufacturing industry for over 40 years including the FMCG sector. We provide contract and permanent recruitment solutions across three dedicated areas: product development, manufacturing and commercial within industries that include:
Food and Drink - Consumer Durables - Process Markets
Revolutionary advancements within the FMCG sector from automation to Internet of Things, 3D printers, sensors and product manufacturing devices are driving demand for a variety of complex recruitment solutions, which we are uniquely equipped to provide.
Working in partnership with our global clients, who range from prestigious global household brands to SMEs, including food manufacturers and processors, equipment providers, logistics and distribution companies, pharmaceuticals, packaging manufacturers and suppliers, we’re committed to a culture of continuous improvement, providing clients with world-class recruitment services to the FMCG industry to keep us at the forefront of industry evolution.
As many of our FMCG consultants are industry specialists from relevant engineering backgrounds we pride ourselves on our in-depth understanding of the skills, experience and personal attributes required for specialist FMCG roles.
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Job Title - Customer Development Executive Hourly rate - £15.63 ltd Industry - FMCG Location - Birmingham An opportunity has arisen for a Customer Development Executive to work for an international confectionery manufacturer based in the Birmingham area. The Customer Development Specialist will work towards delivering business goals of delivering cash flow by maintaining forecast levels of deductions within Receivables Process. You will also investigate and validate pricing claims, within set targets. Ensure audit requirements are complied with. Collaboration with key stakeholders and customers. Trade Invoice Payment: Facilitate timely payment of customer Trade invoices (including Trade Terms) in line with company procedure and controls to achieve minimal deductions, or prompt payments for non-deducting customers. This will include validation of claims to ensure only valid claims are paid or recognition of additional liability through manual accruals or corrective IPAs Pricing: Support the Sales Organization and Customers by ensuring Pricing Claims are investigated and cleared on a timely basis, and only valid Pricing claims are paid Audit & Control In addition to the above you will have: Good numerical skills. SAP Experience. Microsoft Office applications. If you would like to know more about this role, please contact Sarah Gilbert at Jonathan Lee Recruitment. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.
Contract / BirminghamAged Debt Specialist - 3203
Job Title - Aged Debt Specialist Hourly rate - £15.63 ltd Location - Birmingham Industry - FMCG An opportunity has arisen for an Aged Debt Specialist for an international confectionery manufacturer based in the Birmingham area. As Aged Debt Specialist, you will be responsible for the proactive administration of cash collection in line with payment terms & process flows for respective accounts and prompt retrospective chasing of overdue invoices in line with targets. Ensure all processes are followed to facilitate effective processing of deductions and give consistent ways of working across the team. Communicate in a timely manner and work with appropriate functions to ensure deductions are cleared or recovered. Ensure prompt reconciliation of credits with deductions. Skills Required: Good numerical skills. SAP Experience. MS Applications. In addition to the above, you will have good numerical skills. If you would like to know more about this role, please contact Sarah Gilbert at Jonathan Lee Recruitment. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.
Contract / BirminghamCentral Inbound Co-ordinator
Job Title - Central Inbound Coordinator Hourly rate - £15.63 ltd Location - Birmingham Industry - FMCG An opportunity has arisen for a Central Inbound Coordinator, supporting inventory management. You will be required to liase with distribution centres, and feed information to relevant parties. You will have strong attention to detail and communication skills, and you will have the ability to work unsupervised. You will ideally have experience of SAP and Excel, and previous experience of working in a logistics environment. If you would like to know more about this role, please contact Sarah Gilbert at Jonathan Lee Recruitment. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.
Contract / BirminghamAftermarket Business Development Manager
Aftermarket Business Development Manager Cambridgeshire Up to £55K Pension, Management Bonus – 15% on target, capped at 30% (Discretionary) Car Allowance Private Medical Insurance Professional Institute Fees This multinational business is a British manufacturer of high tech, specialist equipment that is used across several industries. We have been asked to assist in the search and recruitment of an influential Aftermarket Business Development Manager. You will be expected to develop a thorough understanding of the aftermarket commercial opportunity and channel, you will drive increased profitable activity by leading, influencing and ensuring the adoption of best practise techniques. We are seeking an exceptional business to business sales professional who has worked and successfully developed strong relationships in a high-tech sector, perhaps IT, IT equipment and consumables or complex solution led sales. As Aftermarket Business Development Manager, you will: Support the development of a global Aftermarket strategy to drive retention and growth in line with business plans. Work with the Channel Aftermarket Managers to localise plans where necessary. Identify areas of best practice and scale these around the wider business, creating and publicising case study success where possible. Work with the internal stakeholders to ensure aftermarket plans are adopted across the product range. Work alongside the Pre-Sales Team to ensure the business maximises the benefit globally from the experience the business has in Sample creation, ensuring they offer the right combination of hardware, consumables and software to meet the customer’s needs. Promotion of hardware differentiators identified through the Research and development process Analyse data to identify gaps in performance at both at Channel and Product level, and opportunity for business development. Work with the central Marketing Team to design and deliver effective Aftermarket promotions We are keen for candidates to have experience in the following: Graduate in a business / technical discipline or equivalent commercial experience with a record of demonstrable success. A formal sales or marketing qualification is desirable. Sales, Marketing and account management of equipment, support and consumable products to a complex range of customers including technical, financial and purchasing professionals. Knowledge of manufacturing and packaging sectors in FMCG, pharmaceutical and industrial. Servitisation / Industry 4.0 related advanced services. Commercial Product Management. Contract negotiation – commercial and legal. Consumables Supply Chain. Process Improvement e.g. Lean methodology. ERP and CRM systems including advanced reporting and data mining - Oracle and Salesforce preferred. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a real British manufacturing success stories, they are backed by a global high-tech manufacturing business, giving them access to a global market. The company offer strong career progression for the right candidate. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
Permanent / CambridgeSkilled FMCG Butcher/Deboner
Job title: Skilled FMCG Butcher/Deboner Salary Range: £16.00 - £18.00 per hour Hours: 5:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday Location: West Midlands Contract Position role working for leading FMCG organisation. A Skilled FMCG Butcher/Deboner is required with knowledge of preparing and processing meat accurately to high standards whilst working to deadlines. Candidates with experience of beef, lamb, or pork would be well received. Due to expansion this client based in West Midlands requires a dynamic, leading Skilled FMCG Butcher/Deboner. As a Skilled FMCG Butcher/Deboner, you will be required to: Prepare and cut meat as required to customer requirements Debone cuts of meat to very high standards Cleaning and preparing the work area in line with food hygiene requirements Processing stock deliveries, from Goods Intake to displaying produce Stock replenishment and date checks Stock ordering Heavy lifting to move stock and replenish The Skilled FMCG Butcher/Deboner should have the following skills or experience: Relevant certificates or evidence of completed apprenticeship as a qualified butcher. The ability to work autonomously and manage your own workload The ability to multi-task effectively in a pressurised environment, displaying a can-do attitude. The ability to communicate confidently with a diverse range of internal staff. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone with knowledge of butchery within small to large processing environments. In return for your experience, this West Midlands based company will offer you: Permanent or Contract role 5:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday £16.00 - £18.00 per hour Great working conditions 28 days annual leave 5% Pension contribution Free Parking Demand for this role will undoubtedly be high and interviews will be arranged very soon. If you have knowledge and experience within a Skilled FMCG Butcher/Deboner role and you want to be considered, please apply today. If you have any questions about the Skilled FMCG Butcher/Deboner, please contact Matt Johnson at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 446116 Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.
Contract / West MidlandsMaterials Planner
A world's leading global FMCG manufacturer is seeking a Material Planner to join them at their manufacturing site's On-Time-Delivery Team. You will be responsible for working with suppliers to ensure material is delivered to the factory in time with the production plan. Key responsibilities: Analysing information systems for data on semi-finished goods and materials Optimising purchased material to support the production plan Ensuring material is purchased and delivered in line with the production plan Supporting supply chain activities where applicable Providing relevant information to maintain and update the production plan Participating in continuous improvement and problem-solving activities, providing ideas and suggestions Skills and experiences: The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written A continuous improvement mindset An eagerness to learn and develop Experience of MRP (SAP) or other IT systems While previous experience is desirable, this role could suit a graduate looking for their first step into a career in Logistics and/or Supply Chain. This is a 6 month contract working for a Company that is a leader in it's field on a truly global scale, based in Bristol. Interested in the above role? APPLY TODAY! Please contact Kate Stevens at Jonathan Lee Recruitment to discuss further. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.
Contract / BristolTechnician - 2992
Job Title - Technician Hourly rate - £13.53 Location - Reading Industry - FMCG An opportunity has arisen for a Technician to work in the research and development laboratory at this confectionery manufacturer based in Reading. You will be responsible for logging samples in LIMS, blending samples, and weighing samples in tubes. You will be accurate with good attention to detail, as well as dextrous and have good time management skills. If you would like to know more about this role, please contact Sarah Gilbert at Jonathan Lee Recruitment. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.
Contract / Reading
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