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		<title>Second Chef</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kirktown Garden Centre]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are currently looking for an experienced Second Chef to join the catering team at our busy Garden Centre in Stonehaven. The Ideal candidate will be confident, capable and experienced in all kitchen sections and must be a good team player. The role is permanent, full time and based on a rota 5 days from [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are currently looking for an experienced Second Chef to join the catering team at our busy Garden Centre in Stonehaven.</p>
<p>The Ideal candidate will be confident, capable and experienced in all kitchen sections and must be a good team player.</p>
<p>The role is permanent, full time and based on a rota 5 days from 7 days. The hours are mostly 7am &#8211; 3:30/4:00pm.</p>
<p>Salary Negotiable depending on Experience.</p>
<p>All applications are for the attention of Jack Woollett</p>
<p>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent</p>
<p>Pay: &pound;12.00-&pound;14.00 per hour</p>
<p>Expected hours: 37.5 per week</p>
<p>Additional pay:</p>
<ul>
<li>Tips</li>
</ul>
<p>Benefits:</p>
<ul>
<li>Company pension</li>
<li>Discounted or free food</li>
<li>Employee discount</li>
<li>On-site parking</li>
<li>Sick pay</li>
<li>Store discount</li>
</ul>
<p>Schedule:</p>
<ul>
<li>8 hour shift</li>
<li>Day shift</li>
<li>Holidays</li>
<li>Weekend availability</li>
</ul>
<p>Experience:</p>
<ul>
<li>Kitchen: 1 year (preferred)</li>
</ul>
<p>Work Location: In person</p>
<p>Expected start date: 03/02/2025</p>
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		<title>Buyer (Web Brands)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Minky Homecare]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[general merchandise & superstores]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Main Purpose of the Role: The Buyer will primarily focus on sourcing quality products for the Alfresia, Fire Mountain, and Vitinni brands while using their expertise to provide strategic suggestions for the Minky brand. The role encompasses improving customer experience and achieving financial targets by translating business strategies into commercially successful product ranges, managing product [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Main Purpose of the Role:</b></p>
<p>The Buyer will primarily focus on sourcing quality products for the Alfresia, Fire Mountain, and Vitinni brands while using their expertise to provide strategic suggestions for the Minky brand. The role encompasses improving customer experience and achieving financial targets by translating business strategies into commercially successful product ranges, managing product life cycles, and maintaining ethical and sustainable supply chain practices.</p>
<p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p>
<p>&middot; <b>Strategic Range Management:</b></p>
<p>o Develop product ranges aligned with business strategies for each brand.</p>
<p>o Plan and execute new product launches, ensuring market readiness.</p>
<p>o Provide insights on market trends and customer needs to identify new product opportunities.</p>
<p>&middot; <b>Commercial Success:</b></p>
<p>o Own business cases for products, managing profitability and commercial performance.</p>
<p>o Ensure accurate product information is available for product copy creation across selling channels.</p>
<p>o Maintain ongoing product availability through effective stock control and range management.</p>
<p>&middot; <b>Product Life Cycle Management:</b></p>
<p>o Oversee product lifecycle from development to end-of-life clearance at minimal cost.</p>
<p>o Conduct market research and range reviews to ensure offerings meet customer demands.</p>
<p>&middot; <b>Cross-Functional Collaboration:</b></p>
<p>o Liaise with Product Executive, E-commerce team, and Quality Assurance to ensure product quality and availability.</p>
<p>o Collaborate with the China office on New Product Development and supply base development.</p>
<p>&middot; <b>Supply Chain and Sustainability:</b></p>
<p>o Manage supplier relationships, ensuring ethical policies are in place.</p>
<p>o Work towards achieving 100% recyclable packaging for products.</p>
<p><b>Qualifications and Experience:</b></p>
<p>o <b>Academic Requirements:</b></p>
<p>o Essential &#8211; Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Product Management, or a related field.</p>
<p>o Desirable &#8211; Professional qualifications such as:</p>
<p>&sect; CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement &amp; Supply)</p>
<p>&sect; CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing)</p>
<p><b>Experience:</b></p>
<p>&middot; Proven experience in product buying, category management, or product development.</p>
<p>&middot; Strong commercial acumen and experience in managing product profitability and performance.</p>
<p>&middot; Familiarity with market research and trend analysis to inform product strategies.</p>
<p>&middot; Experience in supplier management, including international sourcing and ethical compliance.</p>
<p>&middot; Knowledge of stock control, inventory management, and product lifecycle planning.</p>
<p>&middot; Ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners.</p>
<p>&middot; Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.</p>
<p>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent</p>
<p>Benefits:</p>
<ul>
<li>Company events</li>
<li>Company pension</li>
<li>Employee discount</li>
<li>Financial planning services</li>
<li>Health &amp; wellbeing programme</li>
<li>On-site parking</li>
<li>Sick pay</li>
</ul>
<p>Schedule:</p>
<ul>
<li>Monday to Friday</li>
<li>Weekend availability</li>
</ul>
<p>Work Location: In person</p>
<p>Reference ID: Buyer/Minky/ Jan 2025</p>
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		<title>Field Sales Representative</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Monolith (UK) Ltd]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[general merchandise & superstores]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[MONOLITH (UK) LTD is a leading Eastern European Food and Drinks retailer. We are looking for a competitive Sales Agent to work in Food distribution. Russian or any Eastern European languages are required. We offer: Professional Growth; Learning and Development programs / full training will be provided; Work equipment: phone, iPad, fuel card/oyster card. Responsibilities: [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>MONOLITH (UK) LTD is a leading Eastern European Food and Drinks retailer. We are looking for a competitive <b>Sales Agent</b> to work in Food distribution.</p>
<p>Russian or any Eastern European languages are required.</p>
<p><b>We offer:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Professional Growth;</li>
<li>Learning and Development programs / full training will be provided;</li>
<li>Work equipment: phone, iPad, fuel card/oyster card.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Region Development</li>
<li>Face to face sales</li>
<li>Evaluating customer needs and building long-lasting relationships with them.</li>
<li>Meet personal and team sales targets.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Essential skills:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Self-motivated and driven;</li>
<li>Good organisational skills;</li>
<li>Good communication and negotiation skills.</li>
</ul>
<p>Ideally, the candidate should live near the served region.</p>
<p>Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract<br />Contract length: 12 months</p>
<p>Pay: &pound;26,000.00-&pound;33,300.00 per year</p>
<p>Additional pay:</p>
<ul>
<li>Commission pay</li>
<li>Yearly bonus</li>
</ul>
<p>Benefits:</p>
<ul>
<li>Company events</li>
<li>Discounted or free food</li>
<li>Employee discount</li>
<li>Sick pay</li>
</ul>
<p>Language:</p>
<ul>
<li>Russian or any Eastern European languages (required)</li>
</ul>
<p>Licence/Certification:</p>
<ul>
<li>Driving Licence (preferred)</li>
</ul>
<p>Work Location: In person</p>
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		<title>Management Assistant</title>
		<link>https://jobpaddy.co.uk/job/management-assistant/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Monolith (UK) Ltd]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[general merchandise & superstores]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Monolith (UK) LTD is a leading Eastern European Food and Drink wholesaler.As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an enthusiastic Management Assistant to help lead and inspire our sales team based in Dagenham. Position Overview:We&#8217;re seeking a motivated Management Assistant to support our Head of Sales Executive. In this role, you&#8217;ll be [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Monolith (UK) LTD is a leading Eastern European Food and Drink wholesaler.<br />As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an enthusiastic <b>Management Assistant</b> to help lead and inspire our sales team based in Dagenham.</p>
<p>Position Overview:<br />We&rsquo;re seeking a motivated Management Assistant to support our Head of Sales Executive. In this role, you&rsquo;ll be responsible for overseeing daily sales activities, supporting team members to achieve sales targets. This role is perfect for someone with a background in sales who is ready to take on a management role and help drive team success.<br />________________________________________<br />Key Responsibilities:</p>
<ul>
<li>Team Support &amp; Guidance: Assist in managing a team of sales representatives, providing daily guidance, support, and training.</li>
<li>Sales Tracking &amp; Reporting: Monitor individual and team sales performance, preparing reports and identifying areas for improvement.</li>
<li>Sales Strategy Execution: Collaborate with the Head of Sales to implement sales strategies and reach monthly and quarterly targets.</li>
<li>Motivation &amp; Coaching: Inspire and motivate team members, encouraging a positive work environment and helping individuals reach their full potential.</li>
<li>Customer Relationship Management: Oversee client interactions, ensuring top-quality customer service and resolving escalated issues when necessary.</li>
<li>Training &amp; Development: Assist in onboarding new team members and providing ongoing training to ensure the team stays knowledgeable about products, services, and industry trends.</li>
<li>Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for improvement in sales processes and collaborate with the team to implement changes.</li>
<li>________________________________________Required Skills and Qualifications:</li>
<li>Proven experience in a sales role.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Strong leadership and motivational skills.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power BI).</li>
<li>Strong analytical skills.</li>
<li>Highly organized, with excellent time management skills.</li>
</ul>
<p>________________________________________Preferred Qualifications:________________________________________Why Join Us?________________________________________Application Process: If you are ready to bring your sales expertise and leadership skills to a growing company, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter with the subject line &ldquo;Management Assistant Application &ndash; [Your Name].&rdquo;<b>Apply and be part of our Great Team!</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Previous experience in a sales management or team lead role is an advantage.</li>
<li>Experience in the food industry.</li>
<li>Growth Opportunities</li>
<li>Learning &amp; Development.</li>
<li>Supportive and collaborative team.</li>
</ul>
<p>Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract<br />Contract length: 12 months</p>
<p>Pay: From &pound;23,795.00 per year</p>
<p>Benefits:</p>
<ul>
<li>Company events</li>
<li>Discounted or free food</li>
<li>Employee discount</li>
<li>On-site parking</li>
<li>Sick pay</li>
</ul>
<p>Language:</p>
<ul>
<li>Russian (required)</li>
</ul>
<p>Licence/Certification:</p>
<ul>
<li>Driving Licence (required)</li>
</ul>
<p>Work Location: In person</p>
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		<title>Procurement Analyst</title>
		<link>https://jobpaddy.co.uk/job/procurement-analyst/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Monolith (UK) Ltd]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[general merchandise & superstores]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://jobpaddy.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=6177</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Procurement Analyst Monolith (UK) LTD is a leading Eastern European Food and Drink wholesaler.As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an enthusiastic Procurement Analyst to join our team and play a vital role in enhancing our purchasing processes. Our office is based in Dagenham (East London). Position Overview:We&#8217;re seeking a motivated Procurement [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Procurement Analyst</b></p>
<p>Monolith (UK) LTD is a leading Eastern European Food and Drink wholesaler.<br />As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an enthusiastic <b>Procurement Analyst</b> to join our team and play a vital role in enhancing our purchasing processes. Our office is based in Dagenham (East London).</p>
<p><b>Position Overview:</b><br />We&rsquo;re seeking a motivated Procurement Analyst to support our Head of Purchasing Department.</p>
<p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Conduct in-depth market analysis and produce comprehensive reports to guide procurement decisions.</li>
<li>Collaborate with the Head of Procurement to research and evaluate supplier performance, pricing, and market trends.</li>
<li>Communicating with vendors, customs, and other authorities.</li>
<li>Monitor and analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of supplier agreements, market insights, and procurement activities.</li>
<li>Support the development of procurement strategies that align with business goals.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Required Skills and Qualifications:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and trends.</li>
<li>Good written and verbal communication skills.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.</li>
<li>Attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>Team player with a proactive attitude and a passion for problem-solving.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>What We Offer:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li>
<li>Opportunities for professional growth and development.</li>
<li>A supportive and collaborative work environment.</li>
<li>The chance to work on impactful projects that shape our company&rsquo;s future.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Application Process: </b>If you are ready to bring your skills to a growing company, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter with the subject line &ldquo;Procurement Analyst &ndash; [Your Name].&rdquo;</p>
<p><b>Apply and be part of our Great Team!</b></p>
<p>Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract<br />Contract length: 12 months</p>
<p>Pay: &pound;23,795.00 per year</p>
<p>Benefits:</p>
<ul>
<li>Company events</li>
<li>Discounted or free food</li>
<li>Employee discount</li>
<li>On-site parking</li>
<li>Sick pay</li>
</ul>
<p>Language:</p>
<ul>
<li>Russian (required)</li>
</ul>
<p>Work Location: In person</p>
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