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Join Keelings! You will be part of a passionate team of people and a growing business. Come on the journey with us where you will grow and develop and truly feel a sense of belonging. At Keelings, we don't just grow quality fresh produce, we also nurture people and their professional development. The Keelings family always employ the best people for the job, the key to our success is the quality of the people we employ. Our Strategic PrioritiesBetter Food - We make our products better and inspire more people to enjoy produce. People - We support our people to learn, be at their best, contribute and deliver on their commitments, using One Keelings' standards. Better Ways - Every year we improve our competitiveness, efficiency and delivery through insight, technology and One Keelings. Better World - We improve our environmental and social impact to make a positive difference in our world. Partnerships - Working with Keelings creates value and long-term relationships with our customers & suppliers. Growth - We invest in and deliver insight led, focused, profitable growth into the future. Keelings ValuesPeople Matter - We support and treat each other in a clear, fair and respectful way. We all learn, develop and encourage everyone to contribute Teamwork - We inspire and help each other to deliver our ambitions together as One Keelings Integrity - We do the right thing and deliver on our commitments Passion for Achievement - We motivate ourselves and each other to achieve our ambitions with energy, knowledge and courage. We are always striving to be better. Purpose Of The Role This role is to support the teams in the management of the day to day buying, operations and profitability of the category while managing inbound and outbound transportation of materials Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Purchasing of plants, and packaging to meet our orders and production needs.
• Negotiation of the best possible pricing from growers and suppliers
• Develop sales forecasts for the planning and operations team daily.
• Liaise with operations department on the production plan, stock allocation and efficiency savings.
• Stock planning on a daily / weekly / monthly basis
• Balance stock daily
• Liaise with all stakeholders to organise and confirm inbound and outbound transportation of materials / product.
• Follow up with suppliers on claims within the category.
• Arrange consolidation of transport for inbound loads
• Compare actual demand against forecast and procure to manage gaps.
• Review profitability of category and report into Commercial Manager & Nam’s
• Set up PO’s and reduce invoice queries with accounts department.
• Deliver NPD / innovation.
• Issue requests and recommendations for lines we tender annually
• Work with Commercial Manager, technical, and sales counterparts to deliver QSL & DSL
• Negotiation of pricing, specifications, promotions with suppliers in conjunction with NAM’s
• Meet all deadlines / be heavily involved in successful event planning.
• Review production plans to manage our inbound inventory for JIT culture
• Manage our inbound ocean freight and all coms and documentation associated with it
• Raise and issue po numbers from our own system
• Code creation requests
• Manage raw material price lists

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Delivery service level.
• Quality service level.
• Category waste %.
• Claims successfully attained.
• Accuracy of PO’s

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Previous buying experience within the horticulture is a pre, but if not, we are happy to teach and support you in the horticulture business
• Ability to work on own initiative on project-based tasks.
• Attention to detail and proven problem-solving skills.
• Results orientated.
• Highly numerate and analytical with ability to interpret data.
• Excellent IT skills e.g. MS Excel
• Good Communication skills
• Ability to build relationships and deal with customers and suppliers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Flexible and resilient
• Work 5 over 7 (Some weekends from time to time)
• Will be required to travel.

Education & Qualifications

• Excellent IT skills e.g. MS Excel

Recruitment Process

• CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt
• Phone Screening
• 1st Interview
• 2nd Interview
• Outcome & Feedback

Inclusion & Diversity Statement In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging. Reasonable Accommodation Statement If you require reasonable accommodation in submitting your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please contact recruitment_keelings@keelings.com Keelings Careers - https://www.keelings.com/careers-keelings/ Keelings Strategy & Values – https://www.keelings.com/our-people