Operations & inventory manager Work, Jobs in Milton Keynes, Eng (with Salaries)

Purchasing & Transport Manager (Maternity Leave Cover)
IWS Group —Milton Keynes
- £35,000 - £37,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Warehouse experience
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Operations Manager
Eversholt Swimming Pool Charity —Milton Keynes
- £20 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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3d
Operations Manager , Print on Demand Operations
Amazon UK Services Ltd. —Dunstable
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
Area Manager
Amazon UK Services Ltd. —Milton Keynes
- Weekend availability
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Business
- Flexible schedule
3PL Control Tower Specialist
Amazon UK Services Ltd. —Milton Keynes
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Live Events -Assets and Procurement Coordinator
IPS —Bletchley and Fenny Stratford
- £28,000 - £32,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Excel
- Schematics
- SQL
- Free parking
- Life insurance
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7d
Operational Excellence Manager, Europe
Spreetail —Leighton Buzzard
- Full-time
- Remote
- English
- Analysis skills
- Warehouse experience
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International Logistics Manager EU 3PL
Medik8 —Aylesbury
- £40,000 - £60,000 a year
- Project management
- Contracts
- Leadership
- Employee discount
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Warehouse & Logistics Manager
Giesecke+Devrient —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Leadership
Production Coordinator
RWS Global —Milton Keynes
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
17h
Assistant Production Manager
RWS Global —Milton Keynes
- Weekend availability
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Resort
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
17h
House Manager
Cora Partners —Banbury
- £60,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Hotel
- Team management
- Life insurance
Inventory First Line Manager
GXO Logistics —Rushden
- Up to £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Warehouse experience
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1h
Operations & Office Administrator
Energise Energy Solutions —Bedford
- £27,500 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative experience
- Human resources
- Free parking
- Annual leave
6d
Account Manager
Airbox Fulfilment —Leighton Buzzard
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
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Facility and Asset Officer
Walton Community Council —Milton Keynes
- £35,000 - £39,152 a year
- Weekend availability
- English
- Supervising experience
- IT
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Operations Manager
Ontarget Range Ltd —Northampton
- £24,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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14d
Manager, Scenic & Props Design
RWS Global —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- AutoCAD
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Live Events- Yard and Staging Manager
IPS —Bletchley and Fenny Stratford
- £38,000 - £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Life insurance
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22h
Business Operations Manager
Megagen Implants —Luton
- Full-time
- Management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
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Purchasing & Transport Manager (Maternity Leave Cover)

IWS Group -
Milton Keynes

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Job details

Full-time
£35,000 - £37,000 a year

Benefits

Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Sick pay

Qualifications

ERP systems
Logistics
Warehouse experience
Purchasing
Communication skills

Full job description

At Brandsafe, we design, manufacture, and install high-visibility impact protection systems for industrial workplaces. Our innovative solutions protect warehouses, logistics hubs, and manufacturing sites by combining modern design, compliance, and durability.

We are actively recruiting for a Purchasing & Transport Manager to join our team in the Milton Keynes area. This role will cover maternity leave on a 9 month fixed term contract and is based at Head Office, with the opportunity to work remotely 2 days per week.

The Purchasing & Transport Manager is responsible for strategic sourcing and operational buying, enabling the wider team to meet project objectives consistently and sustainably. In addition, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day transport activities with focus on legal compliance, cost efficiencies and service delivery.

Responsibilities

Purchasing

Develop and implement purchasing strategies that align with company objectives.
Manage the full procurement cycle, including sourcing, negotiating contracts, issuing purchase orders, and monitoring supplier performance.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements to optimise spend and efficiency.
Evaluate and analysis suppliers, making selections based on quality, cost, reliability, and service.
Management and optimisation of new and existing supplier accounts through effective processes and efficient response times.
Monitor inventory levels in collaboration with warehouse, production, and operations teams, reporting on holding and movements.
Maintain accurate purchasing records, tracking key metrics such as cost, delivery times, and supplier performance.
Resolve supply issues, delays, or quality concerns promptly.
Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and legal requirements.
Prepare and present reports on purchasing activities, budget forecasts, and cost analyses.

Transport

Plan, organise, and manage transport operations to ensure timely delivery and optimal fleet utilisation.
Oversee vehicle scheduling, route planning, and load allocation.
Monitor daily transport activities, resolving issues promptly to maintain service levels.
Ensure all transport activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.

Leadership

Create and nurture a high performance, positive working environment.
Coach and lead direct reports where necessary to continuously develop skills and boost performance.
Maintain strong relationships with internal departments and external partners.
Support business planning and contribute to operational strategy, attending team meetings where required.

Success Management

Build and maintain effective supplier working relationships.
Achieve targeted costs without compromising on quality of service or product.
Weekly/monthly reporting on purchasing and transport cost, with data analysis.
Low risk approach to supplier chain through the development of strategic diverse partnerships, whilst maintaining industry quality levels.
Monthly reporting on stock management, with the continued effort to fabricate in-house stock, driving down stock value.
Engagement with wider departments to ensure accurate and timely completion of projects.
Meet or exceed customer's expectations on the supply and delivery of goods.

Education

Essential

Good standard of general education backed by a track record of continuing professional development.

Desirable

Management Qualification (Level 3)
Purchasing Qualification (Level 3)

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Experience within the Logistics, Warehouse & Storage Industry.
Exemplary communication and supplier engagement skills.
Able to prioritise, develop work schedule, and influence others to achieve results.
Collaborate effectively with others to ensure business improvements and efficiency.
Knowledge and understanding of products and systems of work within the industry.
Knowledge of Microsoft Business Central or other ERP system would be advantageous.

Aptitudes/Attributes

Capable of working to challenging deadlines and managing multiple tasks efficiently.
Self-motivated, hands-on, can-do attitude.
Able to work independently and autonomously when required.
A result orientated problem solver.
High attention to detail, tenacious, persistent, and balanced
Establish and maintain effective working relationships, using communication skills.
Able to articulate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrate the ability to effectively lead and coach reporting team members.

Package & Benefits

38.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
25 days holiday (service increment scheme in place)
Health Care Cash Plan (available from day one)
Company sick pay support scheme (after completion of probation)
Employee Assistance Programme (including 1:1 counselling)
Group Life Assurance - 2x annual salary (after 5 years' service)
PERKS retailer discount scheme

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operations & inventory manager jobs in milton keynes, eng

Purchasing & Transport Manager (Maternity Leave Cover)

Operations Manager

Operations Manager , Print on Demand Operations

Area Manager

3PL Control Tower Specialist

Live Events -Assets and Procurement Coordinator

Operational Excellence Manager, Europe

International Logistics Manager EU 3PL

Warehouse & Logistics Manager

Production Coordinator

Assistant Production Manager

House Manager

Inventory First Line Manager

Operations & Office Administrator

Account Manager

Facility and Asset Officer

Operations Manager

Manager, Scenic & Props Design

Live Events- Yard and Staging Manager

Business Operations Manager

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