Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation.
What’s in it for you?
* 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
* 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
* Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
* Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives
* Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
* Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
* Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme
* A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
* Cycle to work scheme
Salary: £55,000-£65,000
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Working pattern: Monday – Friday
Location: Midlands, Waterside (London) or Chineham (Basingstoke) - This role requires national travel therefore you must be able to travel to multiple locations around the UK and at times outside the UK.
What you’ll do:
* Deliver data-driven insights (e.g. material flow, simulation, capacity modelling) to identify requirements, remove bottlenecks and optimise operations
* Produce clear, concise documentation and support robust business cases, including benefits analysis, critical path and impact assessments
* Design and implement efficient physical and system processes (including layouts, ergonomics, system logic and product flow) to maximise resource use and minimise cost per unit
* Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers from tender through to delivery, ensuring solutions meet business requirements
* Lead testing and implementation activities (UAT/SIT and supplier testing), supporting successful system integration, start-up and benefits realisation
* Influence stakeholders and drive adoption of large-scale change through strong communication, presentation and end-to-end supply chain understanding
* Define & conduct the supplier testing strategy with site teams. Alongside the Project Engineering team, other M&S functions and suppliers incl design & document tests, you will deliver the testing activities on site and support start-up to ensure benefits delivery
Who you are:
* Strong expertise in work measurement and lean methodologies, with knowledge of MTM, pre-measured time standards, and Six Sigma/DMAIC principles
* Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail; advanced skills in MS Excel, Access, and strong documentation using MS Office
* Proven experience in automated distribution centres and deep understanding of material flow across automated and manual operations
* Experience in warehouse control systems, including testing and code implementation
* Self-motivated, results-driven leader with strong problem-solving skills and willingness to travel nationally and internationally
If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it’s meaningful to you, it’s important to us.
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