Job Description S4 Sr. Material Management Analyst EU COE You will report directly to our Director Planning COE and you'll work out of our Bracknell UK location on a Hybrid work schedule. In this role, you will impact the efficiency and effectiveness of our supply chain operations. By orchestrating the implementation of strategic supply chain initiative of S4 HANA for PT. Your role in collaborating with cross-functional teams will ensure accurate success and on schedule project completion while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Responsibilities Support S4 HANA system implementation as EMEA materials analyst for planning, SME, Trainer, UAT lead, and post go live support. Lead improvements and standardization projects for PT materials planning Assist materials planners in EMEA region with skills development and troubleshooting for SAP S4 Support the transformation of processes, technology & personnel to adapt to the new planning processes & ERP environment. Coordinate with the analytics team on reporting development Drive standard processes and ensure adherence to the Honeywell Global Design Model for materials planning and ensure the full utilization of the S4 tool within PT planning. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in materials management, procurement, or supply chain within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial engineering or a related field. Proficiency with SAP ERP. Proficiency in understanding the standards & interoperability of master data (Material, BOM, Recipe, Production Version, PIR, Source Lists, etc.) and the impact to supply chain Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions. Experience in developing and implementing supply chain strategies that optimize inventory levels. Experience with S4 Hana WE VALUE Experience with ERP implementation Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Knowledge of sourcing, procurement strategies, and supplier management APICS, CPIM, CPSM, or CPE certification or similar preferred. Certification in project management (PMP, Agile, etc.) is a plus. About Honeywell Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more about Honeywell: click here () THE BUSINESS UNIT As a global technology leader, Process Technology (PT) enables the energy evolution, provides solutions that reduce emissions, and delivers innovative sustainable materials to our customers across industries. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Join us now and be part of a global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the things that make the future! About Us Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world's most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector's transition from automation to autonomy.
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Job Description S4 Sr. Material Management Analyst EU COE You will report directly to our Director Planning COE and you'll work out of our Bracknell UK location on a Hybrid work schedule. In this role, you will impact the efficiency and effectiveness of our supply chain operations. By orchestrating the implementation of strategic supply chain initiative of S4 HANA for PT. Your role in collaborating with cross-functional teams will ensure accurate success and on schedule project completion while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Responsibilities Support S4 HANA system implementation as EMEA materials analyst for planning, SME, Trainer, UAT lead, and post go live support. Lead improvements and standardization projects for PT materials planning Assist materials planners in EMEA region with skills development and troubleshooting for SAP S4 Support the transformation of processes, technology & personnel to adapt to the new planning processes & ERP environment. Coordinate with the analytics team on reporting development Drive standard processes and ensure adherence to the Honeywell Global Design Model for materials planning and ensure the full utilization of the S4 tool within PT planning. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in materials management, procurement, or supply chain within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial engineering or a related field. Proficiency with SAP ERP. Proficiency in understanding the standards & interoperability of master data (Material, BOM, Recipe, Production Version, PIR, Source Lists, etc.) and the impact to supply chain Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions. Experience in developing and implementing supply chain strategies that optimize inventory levels. Experience with S4 Hana WE VALUE Experience with ERP implementation Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Knowledge of sourcing, procurement strategies, and supplier management APICS, CPIM, CPSM, or CPE certification or similar preferred. Certification in project management (PMP, Agile, etc.) is a plus. About Honeywell Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more about Honeywell: click here () THE BUSINESS UNIT As a global technology leader, Process Technology (PT) enables the energy evolution, provides solutions that reduce emissions, and delivers innovative sustainable materials to our customers across industries. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Join us now and be part of a global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the things that make the future! About Us Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world's most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector's transition from automation to autonomy.
Role Overview The Supply Chain Director will lead the end-to-end supply chain function across planning, procurement, materials management, logistics, warehousing and customer delivery. Operating as a key member of the senior leadership team, the successful candidate will develop and deliver a supply chain strategy that supports business growth, manufacturing performance and excellent customer service. They will ensure the business has the right materials, capacity and supply-base capability to meet production requirements while optimising inventory, cost, quality and working capital. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute the end-to-end supply chain strategy in alignment with the company's commercial and operational objectives. Lead demand planning, supply planning, production planning, procurement, inventory, warehousing and logistics. Translate customer demand and sales forecasts into robust material, capacity and production plans. Own and develop the S&OP/IBP process, ensuring effective alignment between Sales, Operations, Finance, Procurement and Supply Chain. Improve forecast accuracy, schedule adherence, material availability and on-time customer delivery. Develop strategic supplier relationships and lead sourcing, negotiation, contracting and supplier-development activity. Strengthen supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, lead time, innovation and risk. Identify and mitigate supply-chain risks, including material shortages, capacity constraints, supplier failure and geopolitical disruption. Optimise inventory levels, stock turns and working capital while protecting production continuity and customer service. Lead logistics, warehousing and distribution activity, improving service, efficiency and cost performance. Establish clear supply-chain KPIs, reporting and governance, using data to identify issues and drive corrective action. Improve ERP, MRP and planning processes, ensuring accurate master data and disciplined system utilisation. Lead supply-chain transformation and continuous-improvement programmes using Lean and structured problem-solving techniques. Build, develop and retain a high-performing supply-chain team with clear accountability and succession plans. Work closely with Engineering, Quality and Operations to support new product introduction, product changes and manufacturing transfers. Contribute to business strategy, budgeting, investment decisions and wider operational performance as a member of the leadership team. Experience and Qualifications: Significant senior leadership experience within supply chain, ideally gained in a complex manufacturing or engineering environment. Proven responsibility for multiple supply-chain disciplines, including planning, procurement, inventory and logistics. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, MRP, capacity planning and S&OP/IBP. Demonstrable success improving customer delivery, supplier performance, inventory, working capital and operating cost. Experience leading organisational change, systems improvement and supply-chain transformation. Strong commercial, analytical and financial capability, with experience managing budgets and negotiating high-value agreements. Confident working with ERP and planning systems; SAP or equivalent experience would be advantageous. Degree or equivalent experience in supply chain, engineering, business or a related discipline. CIPS, ASCM/APICS or another relevant professional qualification would be desirable. Leadership Profile: The successful candidate will be a commercially focused and data-led leader who can combine strategic thinking with operational delivery. They will communicate effectively at board, customer and supplier level, challenge constructively and build strong cross-functional relationships. They will demonstrate sound judgement, resilience and a continuous-improvement mindset, with the ability to bring structure, accountability and pace to a complex manufacturing supply chain. Key Measures of Success: On-time delivery and customer service Forecast accuracy and production-plan adherence Material availability and supplier delivery performance Inventory value, stock turns and working capital Procurement savings and cost avoidance Logistics and warehousing costs Supply-chain risk reduction Team capability and employee engagement
Oct 01, 2026
Full time
Role Overview The Supply Chain Director will lead the end-to-end supply chain function across planning, procurement, materials management, logistics, warehousing and customer delivery. Operating as a key member of the senior leadership team, the successful candidate will develop and deliver a supply chain strategy that supports business growth, manufacturing performance and excellent customer service. They will ensure the business has the right materials, capacity and supply-base capability to meet production requirements while optimising inventory, cost, quality and working capital. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute the end-to-end supply chain strategy in alignment with the company's commercial and operational objectives. Lead demand planning, supply planning, production planning, procurement, inventory, warehousing and logistics. Translate customer demand and sales forecasts into robust material, capacity and production plans. Own and develop the S&OP/IBP process, ensuring effective alignment between Sales, Operations, Finance, Procurement and Supply Chain. Improve forecast accuracy, schedule adherence, material availability and on-time customer delivery. Develop strategic supplier relationships and lead sourcing, negotiation, contracting and supplier-development activity. Strengthen supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, lead time, innovation and risk. Identify and mitigate supply-chain risks, including material shortages, capacity constraints, supplier failure and geopolitical disruption. Optimise inventory levels, stock turns and working capital while protecting production continuity and customer service. Lead logistics, warehousing and distribution activity, improving service, efficiency and cost performance. Establish clear supply-chain KPIs, reporting and governance, using data to identify issues and drive corrective action. Improve ERP, MRP and planning processes, ensuring accurate master data and disciplined system utilisation. Lead supply-chain transformation and continuous-improvement programmes using Lean and structured problem-solving techniques. Build, develop and retain a high-performing supply-chain team with clear accountability and succession plans. Work closely with Engineering, Quality and Operations to support new product introduction, product changes and manufacturing transfers. Contribute to business strategy, budgeting, investment decisions and wider operational performance as a member of the leadership team. Experience and Qualifications: Significant senior leadership experience within supply chain, ideally gained in a complex manufacturing or engineering environment. Proven responsibility for multiple supply-chain disciplines, including planning, procurement, inventory and logistics. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, MRP, capacity planning and S&OP/IBP. Demonstrable success improving customer delivery, supplier performance, inventory, working capital and operating cost. Experience leading organisational change, systems improvement and supply-chain transformation. Strong commercial, analytical and financial capability, with experience managing budgets and negotiating high-value agreements. Confident working with ERP and planning systems; SAP or equivalent experience would be advantageous. Degree or equivalent experience in supply chain, engineering, business or a related discipline. CIPS, ASCM/APICS or another relevant professional qualification would be desirable. Leadership Profile: The successful candidate will be a commercially focused and data-led leader who can combine strategic thinking with operational delivery. They will communicate effectively at board, customer and supplier level, challenge constructively and build strong cross-functional relationships. They will demonstrate sound judgement, resilience and a continuous-improvement mindset, with the ability to bring structure, accountability and pace to a complex manufacturing supply chain. Key Measures of Success: On-time delivery and customer service Forecast accuracy and production-plan adherence Material availability and supplier delivery performance Inventory value, stock turns and working capital Procurement savings and cost avoidance Logistics and warehousing costs Supply-chain risk reduction Team capability and employee engagement
Freight Forwarder / Operations Manager Derry, Northern Ireland (Hybrid) Full-Time, Permanent Reports to: Managing Director About the Company Our client is one of the fastest-growing privately-owned logistics companies in the world - a top 3PL, top 100 logistics provider, and a genuinely great place to work. They deliver end-to-end supply chain solutions across road, sea and air, built around agility and technology rather than one-size-fits-all freight. The Opportunity They're growing their Northern Ireland operation and need someone to lead and build the Derry team from the ground up. This isn't a maintenance role - it's a build role. You'll run day-to-day freight forwarding operations, own client relationships, lead a small team, and shape how this office competes across the UK, Irish, and international markets. If you like solving supply chain problems other people give up on, and you want the autonomy to build something rather than inherit it - this is worth a conversation. What You'll Own Daily freight forwarding operations (road, sea, air) - on-time, cost-effective, no drama Client accounts - growing them, not just servicing them International shipments: customs clearance, carrier bookings, documentation Rate negotiation with suppliers and carriers - protecting margin without losing competitiveness KPIs across operational performance, client satisfaction, and cost A small team - coaching, feedback, development Process and tech improvements that actually make the desk run better Escalations - you're the one people come to when it goes wrong Cross-collaboration with global offices on multimodal freight projects Staying ahead of customs and regulatory change What You Bring 5+ years in freight forwarding, logistics coordination, or supply chain operations Proven leadership in an operational or client-facing logistics role Strong grasp of international shipping, incoterms, customs, and documentation A proactive, "find a way" mindset - not a "that's not my job" one Sharp prioritisation and attention to detail under pressure Strong communication and negotiation skills Comfortable with logistics software and MS Office; CargoWise or SAP experience is a plus On Offer Competitive salary and benefits Real career development inside a fast-growing global business A genuinely entrepreneurial environment - your ideas get heard The chance to build and own a local operation with international reach Backing from an international team with a track record of delivering How to Apply Send your CV - 3D Personnel is acting as an Employment Agency. We're committed to equality of opportunity and uphold strict data privacy standards - full Privacy Policy on our website.
Oct 01, 2026
Full time
Freight Forwarder / Operations Manager Derry, Northern Ireland (Hybrid) Full-Time, Permanent Reports to: Managing Director About the Company Our client is one of the fastest-growing privately-owned logistics companies in the world - a top 3PL, top 100 logistics provider, and a genuinely great place to work. They deliver end-to-end supply chain solutions across road, sea and air, built around agility and technology rather than one-size-fits-all freight. The Opportunity They're growing their Northern Ireland operation and need someone to lead and build the Derry team from the ground up. This isn't a maintenance role - it's a build role. You'll run day-to-day freight forwarding operations, own client relationships, lead a small team, and shape how this office competes across the UK, Irish, and international markets. If you like solving supply chain problems other people give up on, and you want the autonomy to build something rather than inherit it - this is worth a conversation. What You'll Own Daily freight forwarding operations (road, sea, air) - on-time, cost-effective, no drama Client accounts - growing them, not just servicing them International shipments: customs clearance, carrier bookings, documentation Rate negotiation with suppliers and carriers - protecting margin without losing competitiveness KPIs across operational performance, client satisfaction, and cost A small team - coaching, feedback, development Process and tech improvements that actually make the desk run better Escalations - you're the one people come to when it goes wrong Cross-collaboration with global offices on multimodal freight projects Staying ahead of customs and regulatory change What You Bring 5+ years in freight forwarding, logistics coordination, or supply chain operations Proven leadership in an operational or client-facing logistics role Strong grasp of international shipping, incoterms, customs, and documentation A proactive, "find a way" mindset - not a "that's not my job" one Sharp prioritisation and attention to detail under pressure Strong communication and negotiation skills Comfortable with logistics software and MS Office; CargoWise or SAP experience is a plus On Offer Competitive salary and benefits Real career development inside a fast-growing global business A genuinely entrepreneurial environment - your ideas get heard The chance to build and own a local operation with international reach Backing from an international team with a track record of delivering How to Apply Send your CV - 3D Personnel is acting as an Employment Agency. We're committed to equality of opportunity and uphold strict data privacy standards - full Privacy Policy on our website.
This role is responsible for leading the full EMEA Client Management function, owning team performance across retention, expansion, customer satisfaction, and commercial growth. This is a people leadership role with accountability for the team quota. The Director will lead and coach Account Managers, Senior Account Managers, Key Account Managers, and emerging player-coach leaders to deliver consistent account coverage, proactive customer engagement, and measurable net retention outcomes across the region. This role is suited to an experienced SaaS or technology client management leader who can bring structure, commercial discipline, and strong people leadership to a growing team with a complex and evolving customer base. What You'll Do: Lead the full EMEA Client Management team, accountable for customer retention, expansion, satisfaction, and growth across the regional client base. Own the team quota, made up of the collective performance of the client management team. Build a high-performance culture focused on net retention, add-ons, upsell opportunities, proactive account coverage, and strong commercial execution. Customer Strategy, Health & Executive Engagement Set the standard for customer engagement, account planning, renewal readiness, and executive-level relationship management across EMEA. Monitor customer health, satisfaction, risk, and escalation themes to ensure early action and clear ownership across the team. Partner directly with team members on strategic customers and escalations to protect revenue, improve outcomes, and strengthen long-term advocacy. Account Coverage, Structure & Operational Discipline Drive consistent account assignment, coverage, and prioritisation across the client base, including reassignment and right-sizing of customer portfolios as the team evolves. Establish leadership rhythms, reporting, and performance routines that give clear visibility into retention, risk, growth, and team execution. Bring structure and scalable processes to a growing team with a complex customer base and changing commercial priorities. Team Leadership, Coaching & Development Lead, coach, and develop a growing EMEA Client Management team through clear expectations, regular one-to-ones, performance conversations, and consistent leadership rhythms. Develop emerging leadership capability within the team, including supporting player-coach roles that combine customer ownership with people leadership responsibilities. Coach the team on consultative customer conversations, renewal and expansion strategies, account planning, prioritisation, and disciplined follow-through. Operational Excellence & Execution Apply strong operational discipline to track performance, outcomes, and key retention and growth metrics for the strategic portfolio. Build scalable processes and routines that support team performance in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Adapt priorities and processes as business needs evolve while maintaining focus on results. Who You Are: Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent experience is preferred 8+ years of Account Management, Client Management, Customer Success, or commercial post-sale leadership experience, ideally within SaaS or technology 5+ years leading quota-carrying client management, account management, or customer success teams responsible for retention, expansion, and customer outcomes Strong people leadership experience, with proven ability to coach, structure, and develop a growing team through change Experience operating in fast-paced sales environments with competing priorities Proven success improving net retention, managing customer risk, driving expansion, and strengthening customer satisfaction across a team-owned portfolio Experience with SaaS, technology, EDI, B2B commerce, eCommerce, invoicing, ERP, or supply chain solutions is preferred, but deep industry-specific expertise is not required Passion for driving customer success while achieving revenue goals Comfortable owning a team quota and enabling others to close, renew, expand, and protect customer revenue rather than operating as an individual contributor UK-based or able to work closely with UK and North American stakeholders strongly preferred Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities Excellent relationship-building and executive communication skills Ability to understand and communicate technical concepts at the appropriate level Knowledge of ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, SAP, or NetSuite (preferred) Who is TrueCommerce? TrueCommerce is a high-performing global supply chain network that delivers fully integrated, end-to-end supply chain visibility and management. We help some of the world's leading brands improve supply chain performance, including Schneider Electric, DanoneWave, Siemens, Ocean Spray, and many others. For additional information, visit our website
Sep 27, 2026
Full time
This role is responsible for leading the full EMEA Client Management function, owning team performance across retention, expansion, customer satisfaction, and commercial growth. This is a people leadership role with accountability for the team quota. The Director will lead and coach Account Managers, Senior Account Managers, Key Account Managers, and emerging player-coach leaders to deliver consistent account coverage, proactive customer engagement, and measurable net retention outcomes across the region. This role is suited to an experienced SaaS or technology client management leader who can bring structure, commercial discipline, and strong people leadership to a growing team with a complex and evolving customer base. What You'll Do: Lead the full EMEA Client Management team, accountable for customer retention, expansion, satisfaction, and growth across the regional client base. Own the team quota, made up of the collective performance of the client management team. Build a high-performance culture focused on net retention, add-ons, upsell opportunities, proactive account coverage, and strong commercial execution. Customer Strategy, Health & Executive Engagement Set the standard for customer engagement, account planning, renewal readiness, and executive-level relationship management across EMEA. Monitor customer health, satisfaction, risk, and escalation themes to ensure early action and clear ownership across the team. Partner directly with team members on strategic customers and escalations to protect revenue, improve outcomes, and strengthen long-term advocacy. Account Coverage, Structure & Operational Discipline Drive consistent account assignment, coverage, and prioritisation across the client base, including reassignment and right-sizing of customer portfolios as the team evolves. Establish leadership rhythms, reporting, and performance routines that give clear visibility into retention, risk, growth, and team execution. Bring structure and scalable processes to a growing team with a complex customer base and changing commercial priorities. Team Leadership, Coaching & Development Lead, coach, and develop a growing EMEA Client Management team through clear expectations, regular one-to-ones, performance conversations, and consistent leadership rhythms. Develop emerging leadership capability within the team, including supporting player-coach roles that combine customer ownership with people leadership responsibilities. Coach the team on consultative customer conversations, renewal and expansion strategies, account planning, prioritisation, and disciplined follow-through. Operational Excellence & Execution Apply strong operational discipline to track performance, outcomes, and key retention and growth metrics for the strategic portfolio. Build scalable processes and routines that support team performance in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Adapt priorities and processes as business needs evolve while maintaining focus on results. Who You Are: Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent experience is preferred 8+ years of Account Management, Client Management, Customer Success, or commercial post-sale leadership experience, ideally within SaaS or technology 5+ years leading quota-carrying client management, account management, or customer success teams responsible for retention, expansion, and customer outcomes Strong people leadership experience, with proven ability to coach, structure, and develop a growing team through change Experience operating in fast-paced sales environments with competing priorities Proven success improving net retention, managing customer risk, driving expansion, and strengthening customer satisfaction across a team-owned portfolio Experience with SaaS, technology, EDI, B2B commerce, eCommerce, invoicing, ERP, or supply chain solutions is preferred, but deep industry-specific expertise is not required Passion for driving customer success while achieving revenue goals Comfortable owning a team quota and enabling others to close, renew, expand, and protect customer revenue rather than operating as an individual contributor UK-based or able to work closely with UK and North American stakeholders strongly preferred Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities Excellent relationship-building and executive communication skills Ability to understand and communicate technical concepts at the appropriate level Knowledge of ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, SAP, or NetSuite (preferred) Who is TrueCommerce? TrueCommerce is a high-performing global supply chain network that delivers fully integrated, end-to-end supply chain visibility and management. We help some of the world's leading brands improve supply chain performance, including Schneider Electric, DanoneWave, Siemens, Ocean Spray, and many others. For additional information, visit our website
SKIMS is a solutions-oriented brand creating the next generation of underwear, loungewear, shapewear, and essentials. We are setting new standards by delivering technically innovative, comfort-driven products with elevated design for everybody. At the intersection of culture, innovation, and commerce, SKIMS is a global brand redefining modern apparel. Our teams are built on creativity, collaboration, and operational excellence, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, high-performance environment where ambitious, curious, and values-driven individuals can do the best work of their careers. As we continue to scale globally, our HQ teams play a critical role in shaping strategy, building world-class infrastructure, and driving sustainable growth across markets. Position Summary The Director of Merchandising & Buying, EMEA will lead the regional merchandising and buying strategy across all EMEA channels, including Owned Retail, Wholesale, and Franchise. This role is responsible for developing localized assortments, driving commercial performance, and ensuring every customer experiences the very best of SKIMS, regardless of channel or market. Acting as the commercial voice of the region, this leader will balance global brand strategy with regional customer insights, partnering closely with Global Merchandising, Planning, Product, Retail, Wholesale, Franchise, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Finance teams to optimize product assortment, inventory investments, and seasonal strategies. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands on, with deep expertise in international merchandising, strong commercial instincts, and experience scaling premium global brands across multiple distribution channels. Key Responsibilities Delivering Against the EMEA Marketplace & Commercial Strategy Own and execute the merchandising and buying strategy for the EMEA marketplace across Owned Retail, Wholesale, and Franchise. Translate global brand and product strategies into a clear EMEA commercial strategy that reflects regional customer needs, market dynamics, and growth priorities. Partner with EMEA leadership to establish seasonal and annual commercial objectives, identifying the product and assortment strategies required to deliver against them. Identify marketplace opportunities, product gaps, emerging consumer trends, and commercial risks to maximize revenue, margin, and long term growth. Use regional, market, and channel performance to continually evolve the EMEA merchandising strategy. Serve as the regional product and commercial expert, providing clear recommendations to EMEA and Global leadership. Buying, Assortment & Product Localization Own seasonal buying and assortment decisions across the EMEA marketplace. Build localized assortments informed by customer demand, climate, cultural considerations, market maturity, channel needs, and commercial opportunity. Determine the appropriate category mix, breadth, depth, size curves, and inventory investment by market and channel. Ensure assortments maintain the integrity of the global SKIMS product vision while maximizing relevance and commercial opportunity within EMEA. Partner closely with Planning to establish seasonal buys and inventory investments aligned with sales, margin, and productivity targets. Ensure global product launches are appropriately bought and commercialized for EMEA markets. In-Season Trading & Inventory Management Own the regional merchandising response to in-season performance, partnering closely with Planning to maximize sales, margin, sell-through, and inventory productivity. Monitor performance across markets, channels, categories, and key product franchises, identifying risks and opportunities early. Recommend and execute assortment, inventory, replenishment, and allocation actions based on trading performance. Partner with Planning on forecasting, replenishment, inventory transfers, and seasonal inventory strategies. Inform regional markdown, promotional, and exit strategies where appropriate. Maintain a clear view of inventory health across the EMEA marketplace and ensure inventory supports both global launches and regional commercial priorities. Channel & Account Merchandising Develop differentiated merchandising strategies across Owned Retail, Wholesale, and Franchise while ensuring a consistent SKIMS brand and product experience. Owned Retail:- Build assortments that maximize productivity across flagship stores, boutiques, and future retail locations, using store-level performance and customer insights to inform decisions. Wholesale:-Partner with Wholesale teams and key accounts on seasonal buys, assortment architecture, product presentations, and account-specific commercial opportunities. Franchise:- Develop merchandising frameworks and assortments that protect the SKIMS brand while responding appropriately to local customer and market needs. Analyze performance by channel and account to identify opportunities for growth, assortment optimization, and improved productivity. Ensure channel strategies complement one another and support the overall EMEA marketplace strategy. Market Expansion, Launch Buying & Localized Pricing Strategy Lead the merchandising and buying strategy for SKIMS expansion into new EMEA markets. Develop localized launch assortments and inventory strategies based on market potential, customer profile, climate, channel mix, and expected demand. Partner with Retail, Wholesale, Franchise, Planning, Finance, and regional leadership to establish commercially appropriate launch plans. Provide regional input into pricing architecture, considering local market dynamics, competitive positioning, customer expectations, currency, duties, and margin requirements. Evaluate early trading performance in new markets and rapidly adjust assortments and inventory strategies based on customer response. Build scalable merchandising frameworks that support continued expansion across Europe and the Middle East. Global Product Influence Act as the voice of the EMEA customer and marketplace within global merchandising and product conversations. Provide Global Merchandising and Product teams with actionable insights on regional customer behavior, product performance, market trends, competitive activity, and assortment opportunities. Identify regional product gaps and opportunities that could unlock incremental growth within EMEA. Influence future product development, seasonal assortment architecture, size strategies, and launch priorities through data-backed regional recommendations. Partner collaboratively with Global teams, recognizing global ownership of the overarching product strategy while ensuring EMEA marketplace needs are clearly represented. Create a strong feedback loop between EMEA marketplace performance and Global product decision-making. Team Leadership & Merchant Capability Build, lead, and develop a high-performing EMEA merchandising and buying organization. Establish clear accountability, ways of working, and decision-making frameworks across the regional merchandising function. Develop strong merchant capability across product knowledge, commercial acumen, customer insight, analytics, and in-season trading. Coach and mentor the team to balance strong product instincts with rigorous, data led decision making. Build scalable processes, tools, and operating rhythms that support the continued growth of the EMEA business. Foster a collaborative culture and strong partnership across EMEA and Global functions. Develop future merchandising leadership capability and succession within the team. Champion operational excellence, commercial accountability, and continuous improvement across the function. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Fashion, Retail Management, or a related discipline. 10+ years of progressive experience in Merchandising, Buying, or Commercial leadership within premium fashion or lifestyle brands. Significant experience operating across multiple international markets, preferably within EMEA. Proven experience supporting Retail, Wholesale, and Franchise business models. Strong understanding of regional consumer behavior, assortment localization, and international merchandising strategies. Demonstrated success driving commercial growth across omnichannel environments. Advanced analytical skills with expertise in assortment planning, inventory management, forecasting, and financial analysis. Experience working closely with global headquarters while representing regional business needs. Strong executive presence with exceptional communication and influencing skills. Advanced proficiency in Excel and merchandising/planning systems such as Anaplan, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar platforms. What We're Looking For A commercially driven leader who combines strong analytical thinking with exceptional product instincts. Deep understanding of the EMEA retail landscape and evolving consumer trends. Strategic thinker who can translate regional insights into actionable business strategies. Comfortable balancing global brand consistency with local market relevance. . click apply for full job details
Sep 23, 2026
Full time
SKIMS is a solutions-oriented brand creating the next generation of underwear, loungewear, shapewear, and essentials. We are setting new standards by delivering technically innovative, comfort-driven products with elevated design for everybody. At the intersection of culture, innovation, and commerce, SKIMS is a global brand redefining modern apparel. Our teams are built on creativity, collaboration, and operational excellence, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, high-performance environment where ambitious, curious, and values-driven individuals can do the best work of their careers. As we continue to scale globally, our HQ teams play a critical role in shaping strategy, building world-class infrastructure, and driving sustainable growth across markets. Position Summary The Director of Merchandising & Buying, EMEA will lead the regional merchandising and buying strategy across all EMEA channels, including Owned Retail, Wholesale, and Franchise. This role is responsible for developing localized assortments, driving commercial performance, and ensuring every customer experiences the very best of SKIMS, regardless of channel or market. Acting as the commercial voice of the region, this leader will balance global brand strategy with regional customer insights, partnering closely with Global Merchandising, Planning, Product, Retail, Wholesale, Franchise, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Finance teams to optimize product assortment, inventory investments, and seasonal strategies. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands on, with deep expertise in international merchandising, strong commercial instincts, and experience scaling premium global brands across multiple distribution channels. Key Responsibilities Delivering Against the EMEA Marketplace & Commercial Strategy Own and execute the merchandising and buying strategy for the EMEA marketplace across Owned Retail, Wholesale, and Franchise. Translate global brand and product strategies into a clear EMEA commercial strategy that reflects regional customer needs, market dynamics, and growth priorities. Partner with EMEA leadership to establish seasonal and annual commercial objectives, identifying the product and assortment strategies required to deliver against them. Identify marketplace opportunities, product gaps, emerging consumer trends, and commercial risks to maximize revenue, margin, and long term growth. Use regional, market, and channel performance to continually evolve the EMEA merchandising strategy. Serve as the regional product and commercial expert, providing clear recommendations to EMEA and Global leadership. Buying, Assortment & Product Localization Own seasonal buying and assortment decisions across the EMEA marketplace. Build localized assortments informed by customer demand, climate, cultural considerations, market maturity, channel needs, and commercial opportunity. Determine the appropriate category mix, breadth, depth, size curves, and inventory investment by market and channel. Ensure assortments maintain the integrity of the global SKIMS product vision while maximizing relevance and commercial opportunity within EMEA. Partner closely with Planning to establish seasonal buys and inventory investments aligned with sales, margin, and productivity targets. Ensure global product launches are appropriately bought and commercialized for EMEA markets. In-Season Trading & Inventory Management Own the regional merchandising response to in-season performance, partnering closely with Planning to maximize sales, margin, sell-through, and inventory productivity. Monitor performance across markets, channels, categories, and key product franchises, identifying risks and opportunities early. Recommend and execute assortment, inventory, replenishment, and allocation actions based on trading performance. Partner with Planning on forecasting, replenishment, inventory transfers, and seasonal inventory strategies. Inform regional markdown, promotional, and exit strategies where appropriate. Maintain a clear view of inventory health across the EMEA marketplace and ensure inventory supports both global launches and regional commercial priorities. Channel & Account Merchandising Develop differentiated merchandising strategies across Owned Retail, Wholesale, and Franchise while ensuring a consistent SKIMS brand and product experience. Owned Retail:- Build assortments that maximize productivity across flagship stores, boutiques, and future retail locations, using store-level performance and customer insights to inform decisions. Wholesale:-Partner with Wholesale teams and key accounts on seasonal buys, assortment architecture, product presentations, and account-specific commercial opportunities. Franchise:- Develop merchandising frameworks and assortments that protect the SKIMS brand while responding appropriately to local customer and market needs. Analyze performance by channel and account to identify opportunities for growth, assortment optimization, and improved productivity. Ensure channel strategies complement one another and support the overall EMEA marketplace strategy. Market Expansion, Launch Buying & Localized Pricing Strategy Lead the merchandising and buying strategy for SKIMS expansion into new EMEA markets. Develop localized launch assortments and inventory strategies based on market potential, customer profile, climate, channel mix, and expected demand. Partner with Retail, Wholesale, Franchise, Planning, Finance, and regional leadership to establish commercially appropriate launch plans. Provide regional input into pricing architecture, considering local market dynamics, competitive positioning, customer expectations, currency, duties, and margin requirements. Evaluate early trading performance in new markets and rapidly adjust assortments and inventory strategies based on customer response. Build scalable merchandising frameworks that support continued expansion across Europe and the Middle East. Global Product Influence Act as the voice of the EMEA customer and marketplace within global merchandising and product conversations. Provide Global Merchandising and Product teams with actionable insights on regional customer behavior, product performance, market trends, competitive activity, and assortment opportunities. Identify regional product gaps and opportunities that could unlock incremental growth within EMEA. Influence future product development, seasonal assortment architecture, size strategies, and launch priorities through data-backed regional recommendations. Partner collaboratively with Global teams, recognizing global ownership of the overarching product strategy while ensuring EMEA marketplace needs are clearly represented. Create a strong feedback loop between EMEA marketplace performance and Global product decision-making. Team Leadership & Merchant Capability Build, lead, and develop a high-performing EMEA merchandising and buying organization. Establish clear accountability, ways of working, and decision-making frameworks across the regional merchandising function. Develop strong merchant capability across product knowledge, commercial acumen, customer insight, analytics, and in-season trading. Coach and mentor the team to balance strong product instincts with rigorous, data led decision making. Build scalable processes, tools, and operating rhythms that support the continued growth of the EMEA business. Foster a collaborative culture and strong partnership across EMEA and Global functions. Develop future merchandising leadership capability and succession within the team. Champion operational excellence, commercial accountability, and continuous improvement across the function. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Fashion, Retail Management, or a related discipline. 10+ years of progressive experience in Merchandising, Buying, or Commercial leadership within premium fashion or lifestyle brands. Significant experience operating across multiple international markets, preferably within EMEA. Proven experience supporting Retail, Wholesale, and Franchise business models. Strong understanding of regional consumer behavior, assortment localization, and international merchandising strategies. Demonstrated success driving commercial growth across omnichannel environments. Advanced analytical skills with expertise in assortment planning, inventory management, forecasting, and financial analysis. Experience working closely with global headquarters while representing regional business needs. Strong executive presence with exceptional communication and influencing skills. Advanced proficiency in Excel and merchandising/planning systems such as Anaplan, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar platforms. What We're Looking For A commercially driven leader who combines strong analytical thinking with exceptional product instincts. Deep understanding of the EMEA retail landscape and evolving consumer trends. Strategic thinker who can translate regional insights into actionable business strategies. Comfortable balancing global brand consistency with local market relevance. . click apply for full job details
Director of Merchandising and Buying, EMEA Department: Merchandising Employment Type: Full Time Location: London Office, London, United Kingdom Reporting To: Dawn Vitale Description SKIMS is a solutions oriented brand creating the next generation of underwear, loungewear, shapewear, and essentials. We are setting new standards by delivering technically innovative, comfort driven products with elevated design for everybody. At the intersection of culture, innovation, and commerce, SKIMS is a global brand redefining modern apparel. Our teams are built on creativity, collaboration, and operational excellence, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, high performance environment where ambitious, curious, and values driven individuals can do the best work of their careers. As we continue to scale globally, our HQ teams play a critical role in shaping strategy, building world class infrastructure, and driving sustainable growth across markets. Position Summary The Director of Merchandising & Buying, EMEA will lead the regional merchandising and buying strategy across all EMEA channels, including Owned Retail, Wholesale, and Franchise. This role is responsible for developing localized assortments, driving commercial performance, and ensuring every customer experiences the very best of SKIMS, regardless of channel or market. Acting as the commercial voice of the region, this leader will balance global brand strategy with regional customer insights, partnering closely with Global Merchandising, Planning, Product, Retail, Wholesale, Franchise, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Finance teams to optimize product assortment, inventory investments, and seasonal strategies. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands on, with deep expertise in international merchandising, strong commercial instincts, and experience scaling premium global brands across multiple distribution channels. Key Responsibilities Delivering Against the EMEA Marketplace & Commercial Strategy Own and execute the merchandising and buying strategy for the EMEA marketplace across Owned Retail, Wholesale, and Franchise. Translate global brand and product strategies into a clear EMEA commercial strategy that reflects regional customer needs, market dynamics, and growth priorities. Partner with EMEA leadership to establish seasonal and annual commercial objectives, identifying the product and assortment strategies required to deliver against them. Identify marketplace opportunities, product gaps, emerging consumer trends, and commercial risks to maximize revenue, margin, and long term growth. Use regional, market, and channel performance to continually evolve the EMEA merchandising strategy. Serve as the regional product and commercial expert, providing clear recommendations to EMEA and Global leadership. Buying, Assortment & Product Localization Own seasonal buying and assortment decisions across the EMEA marketplace. Build localized assortments informed by customer demand, climate, cultural considerations, market maturity, channel needs, and commercial opportunity. Determine the appropriate category mix, breadth, depth, size curves, and inventory investment by market and channel. Ensure assortments maintain the integrity of the global SKIMS product vision while maximizing relevance and commercial opportunity within EMEA. Partner closely with Planning to establish seasonal buys and inventory investments aligned with sales, margin, and productivity targets. Ensure global product launches are appropriately bought and commercialized for EMEA markets. In Season Trading & Inventory Management Own the regional merchandising response to in season performance, partnering closely with Planning to maximize sales, margin, sell through, and inventory productivity. Monitor performance across markets, channels, categories, and key product franchises, identifying risks and opportunities early. Recommend and execute assortment, inventory, replenishment, and allocation actions based on trading performance. Partner with Planning on forecasting, replenishment, inventory transfers, and seasonal inventory strategies. Inform regional markdown, promotional, and exit strategies where appropriate. Maintain a clear view of inventory health across the EMEA marketplace and ensure inventory supports both global launches and regional commercial priorities. Channel & Account Merchandising Develop differentiated merchandising strategies across Owned Retail, Wholesale, and Franchise while ensuring a consistent SKIMS brand and product experience. Owned Retail:- Build assortments that maximize productivity across flagship stores, boutiques, and future retail locations, using store level performance and customer insights to inform decisions. Wholesale:-Partner with Wholesale teams and key accounts on seasonal buys, assortment architecture, product presentations, and account specific commercial opportunities. Franchise:- Develop merchandising frameworks and assortments that protect the SKIMS brand while responding appropriately to local customer and market needs. Analyze performance by channel and account to identify opportunities for growth, assortment optimization, and improved productivity. Ensure channel strategies complement one another and support the overall EMEA marketplace strategy. Market Expansion, Launch Buying & Localized Pricing Strategy Lead the merchandising and buying strategy for SKIMS expansion into new EMEA markets. Develop localized launch assortments and inventory strategies based on market potential, customer profile, climate, channel mix, and expected demand. Partner with Retail, Wholesale, Franchise, Planning, Finance, and regional leadership to establish commercially appropriate launch plans. Provide regional input into pricing architecture, considering local market dynamics, competitive positioning, customer expectations, currency, duties, and margin requirements. Evaluate early trading performance in new markets and rapidly adjust assortments and inventory strategies based on customer response. Build scalable merchandising frameworks that support continued expansion across Europe and the Middle East. Global Product Influence Act as the voice of the EMEA customer and marketplace within global merchandising and product conversations. Provide Global Merchandising and Product teams with actionable insights on regional customer behavior, product performance, market trends, competitive activity, and assortment opportunities. Identify regional product gaps and opportunities that could unlock incremental growth within EMEA. Influence future product development, seasonal assortment architecture, size strategies, and launch priorities through data backed regional recommendations. Partner collaboratively with Global teams, recognizing global ownership of the overarching product strategy while ensuring EMEA marketplace needs are clearly represented. Create a strong feedback loop between EMEA marketplace performance and Global product decision making. Team Leadership & Merchant Capability Build, lead, and develop a high performing EMEA merchandising and buying organization. Establish clear accountability, ways of working, and decision making frameworks across the regional merchandising function. Develop strong merchant capability across product knowledge, commercial acumen, customer insight, analytics, and in season trading. Coach and mentor the team to balance strong product instincts with rigorous, data led decision making. Build scalable processes, tools, and operating rhythms that support the continued growth of the EMEA business. Foster a collaborative culture and strong partnership across EMEA and Global functions. Develop future merchandising leadership capability and succession within the team. Champion operational excellence, commercial accountability, and continuous improvement across the function. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Fashion, Retail Management, or a related discipline. 10+ years of progressive experience in Merchandising, Buying, or Commercial leadership within premium fashion or lifestyle brands. Significant experience operating across multiple international markets, preferably within EMEA. Proven experience supporting Retail, Wholesale, and Franchise business models. Strong understanding of regional consumer behavior, assortment localization, and international merchandising strategies. Demonstrated success driving commercial growth across omnichannel environments. Advanced analytical skills with expertise in assortment planning, inventory management, forecasting, and financial analysis. Experience working closely with global headquarters while representing regional business needs. Strong executive presence with exceptional communication and influencing skills. Advanced proficiency in Excel and merchandising/planning systems such as Anaplan, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar platforms. A commercially driven leader who combines strong analytical thinking with exceptional product instincts. Deep understanding of the EMEA retail landscape and evolving consumer trends. . click apply for full job details
Sep 23, 2026
Full time
Director of Merchandising and Buying, EMEA Department: Merchandising Employment Type: Full Time Location: London Office, London, United Kingdom Reporting To: Dawn Vitale Description SKIMS is a solutions oriented brand creating the next generation of underwear, loungewear, shapewear, and essentials. We are setting new standards by delivering technically innovative, comfort driven products with elevated design for everybody. At the intersection of culture, innovation, and commerce, SKIMS is a global brand redefining modern apparel. Our teams are built on creativity, collaboration, and operational excellence, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, high performance environment where ambitious, curious, and values driven individuals can do the best work of their careers. As we continue to scale globally, our HQ teams play a critical role in shaping strategy, building world class infrastructure, and driving sustainable growth across markets. Position Summary The Director of Merchandising & Buying, EMEA will lead the regional merchandising and buying strategy across all EMEA channels, including Owned Retail, Wholesale, and Franchise. This role is responsible for developing localized assortments, driving commercial performance, and ensuring every customer experiences the very best of SKIMS, regardless of channel or market. Acting as the commercial voice of the region, this leader will balance global brand strategy with regional customer insights, partnering closely with Global Merchandising, Planning, Product, Retail, Wholesale, Franchise, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Finance teams to optimize product assortment, inventory investments, and seasonal strategies. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands on, with deep expertise in international merchandising, strong commercial instincts, and experience scaling premium global brands across multiple distribution channels. Key Responsibilities Delivering Against the EMEA Marketplace & Commercial Strategy Own and execute the merchandising and buying strategy for the EMEA marketplace across Owned Retail, Wholesale, and Franchise. Translate global brand and product strategies into a clear EMEA commercial strategy that reflects regional customer needs, market dynamics, and growth priorities. Partner with EMEA leadership to establish seasonal and annual commercial objectives, identifying the product and assortment strategies required to deliver against them. Identify marketplace opportunities, product gaps, emerging consumer trends, and commercial risks to maximize revenue, margin, and long term growth. Use regional, market, and channel performance to continually evolve the EMEA merchandising strategy. Serve as the regional product and commercial expert, providing clear recommendations to EMEA and Global leadership. Buying, Assortment & Product Localization Own seasonal buying and assortment decisions across the EMEA marketplace. Build localized assortments informed by customer demand, climate, cultural considerations, market maturity, channel needs, and commercial opportunity. Determine the appropriate category mix, breadth, depth, size curves, and inventory investment by market and channel. Ensure assortments maintain the integrity of the global SKIMS product vision while maximizing relevance and commercial opportunity within EMEA. Partner closely with Planning to establish seasonal buys and inventory investments aligned with sales, margin, and productivity targets. Ensure global product launches are appropriately bought and commercialized for EMEA markets. In Season Trading & Inventory Management Own the regional merchandising response to in season performance, partnering closely with Planning to maximize sales, margin, sell through, and inventory productivity. Monitor performance across markets, channels, categories, and key product franchises, identifying risks and opportunities early. Recommend and execute assortment, inventory, replenishment, and allocation actions based on trading performance. Partner with Planning on forecasting, replenishment, inventory transfers, and seasonal inventory strategies. Inform regional markdown, promotional, and exit strategies where appropriate. Maintain a clear view of inventory health across the EMEA marketplace and ensure inventory supports both global launches and regional commercial priorities. Channel & Account Merchandising Develop differentiated merchandising strategies across Owned Retail, Wholesale, and Franchise while ensuring a consistent SKIMS brand and product experience. Owned Retail:- Build assortments that maximize productivity across flagship stores, boutiques, and future retail locations, using store level performance and customer insights to inform decisions. Wholesale:-Partner with Wholesale teams and key accounts on seasonal buys, assortment architecture, product presentations, and account specific commercial opportunities. Franchise:- Develop merchandising frameworks and assortments that protect the SKIMS brand while responding appropriately to local customer and market needs. Analyze performance by channel and account to identify opportunities for growth, assortment optimization, and improved productivity. Ensure channel strategies complement one another and support the overall EMEA marketplace strategy. Market Expansion, Launch Buying & Localized Pricing Strategy Lead the merchandising and buying strategy for SKIMS expansion into new EMEA markets. Develop localized launch assortments and inventory strategies based on market potential, customer profile, climate, channel mix, and expected demand. Partner with Retail, Wholesale, Franchise, Planning, Finance, and regional leadership to establish commercially appropriate launch plans. Provide regional input into pricing architecture, considering local market dynamics, competitive positioning, customer expectations, currency, duties, and margin requirements. Evaluate early trading performance in new markets and rapidly adjust assortments and inventory strategies based on customer response. Build scalable merchandising frameworks that support continued expansion across Europe and the Middle East. Global Product Influence Act as the voice of the EMEA customer and marketplace within global merchandising and product conversations. Provide Global Merchandising and Product teams with actionable insights on regional customer behavior, product performance, market trends, competitive activity, and assortment opportunities. Identify regional product gaps and opportunities that could unlock incremental growth within EMEA. Influence future product development, seasonal assortment architecture, size strategies, and launch priorities through data backed regional recommendations. Partner collaboratively with Global teams, recognizing global ownership of the overarching product strategy while ensuring EMEA marketplace needs are clearly represented. Create a strong feedback loop between EMEA marketplace performance and Global product decision making. Team Leadership & Merchant Capability Build, lead, and develop a high performing EMEA merchandising and buying organization. Establish clear accountability, ways of working, and decision making frameworks across the regional merchandising function. Develop strong merchant capability across product knowledge, commercial acumen, customer insight, analytics, and in season trading. Coach and mentor the team to balance strong product instincts with rigorous, data led decision making. Build scalable processes, tools, and operating rhythms that support the continued growth of the EMEA business. Foster a collaborative culture and strong partnership across EMEA and Global functions. Develop future merchandising leadership capability and succession within the team. Champion operational excellence, commercial accountability, and continuous improvement across the function. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Fashion, Retail Management, or a related discipline. 10+ years of progressive experience in Merchandising, Buying, or Commercial leadership within premium fashion or lifestyle brands. Significant experience operating across multiple international markets, preferably within EMEA. Proven experience supporting Retail, Wholesale, and Franchise business models. Strong understanding of regional consumer behavior, assortment localization, and international merchandising strategies. Demonstrated success driving commercial growth across omnichannel environments. Advanced analytical skills with expertise in assortment planning, inventory management, forecasting, and financial analysis. Experience working closely with global headquarters while representing regional business needs. Strong executive presence with exceptional communication and influencing skills. Advanced proficiency in Excel and merchandising/planning systems such as Anaplan, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar platforms. A commercially driven leader who combines strong analytical thinking with exceptional product instincts. Deep understanding of the EMEA retail landscape and evolving consumer trends. . click apply for full job details
SKIMS is a solutions-oriented brand creating the next generation of underwear, loungewear, shapewear, and essentials. We are setting new standards by delivering technically innovative, comfort-driven products with elevated design for everybody. At the intersection of culture, innovation, and commerce, SKIMS is a global brand redefining modern apparel. Our teams are built on creativity, collaboration, and operational excellence, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, high-performance environment where ambitious, curious, and values-driven individuals can do the best work of their careers. As we continue to scale globally, our HQ teams play a critical role in shaping strategy, building world-class infrastructure, and driving sustainable growth across markets. Position Summary The Director of Merchandising &; Buying, EMEA will lead the regional merchandising and buying strategy across all EMEA channels, including Owned Retail, Wholesale, and Franchise. This role is responsible for developing localized assortments, driving commercial performance, and ensuring every customer experiences the very best of SKIMS, regardless of channel or market. Acting as the commercial voice of the region, this leader will balance global brand strategy with regional customer insights, partnering closely with Global Merchandising, Planning, Product, Retail, Wholesale, Franchise, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Finance teams to optimize product assortment, inventory investments, and seasonal strategies. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, with deep expertise in international merchandising, strong commercial instincts, and experience scaling premium global brands across multiple distribution channels. Key Responsibilities Delivering Against the EMEA Marketplace &; Commercial Strategy Own and execute the merchandising and buying strategy for the EMEA marketplace across Owned Retail, Wholesale, and Franchise. Translate global brand and product strategies into a clear EMEA commercial strategy that reflects regional customer needs, market dynamics, and growth priorities. Partner with EMEA leadership to establish seasonal and annual commercial objectives, identifying the product and assortment strategies required to deliver against them. Identify marketplace opportunities, product gaps, emerging consumer trends, and commercial risks to maximize revenue, margin, and long-term growth. Use regional, market, and channel performance to continually evolve the EMEA merchandising strategy. Serve as the regional product and commercial expert, providing clear recommendations to EMEA and Global leadership. Buying, Assortment &; Product Localization Own seasonal buying and assortment decisions across the EMEA marketplace. Build localized assortments informed by customer demand, climate, cultural considerations, market maturity, channel needs, and commercial opportunity. Determine the appropriate category mix, breadth, depth, size curves, and inventory investment by market and channel. Ensure assortments maintain the integrity of the global SKIMS product vision while maximizing relevance and commercial opportunity within EMEA. Partner closely with Planning to establish seasonal buys and inventory investments aligned with sales, margin, and productivity targets. Ensure global product launches are appropriately bought and commercialized for EMEA markets. In-Season Trading &; Inventory Management Own the regional merchandising response to in-season performance, partnering closely with Planning to maximize sales, margin, sell-through, and inventory productivity. Monitor performance across markets, channels, categories, and key product franchises, identifying risks and opportunities early. Recommend and execute assortment, inventory, replenishment, and allocation actions based on trading performance. Partner with Planning on forecasting, replenishment, inventory transfers, and seasonal inventory strategies. Inform regional markdown, promotional, and exit strategies where appropriate. Maintain a clear view of inventory health across the EMEA marketplace and ensure inventory supports both global launches and regional commercial priorities. Channel &; Account Merchandising Develop differentiated merchandising strategies across Owned Retail, Wholesale, and Franchise while ensuring a consistent SKIMS brand and product experience. Owned Retail:- Build assortments that maximize productivity across flagship stores, boutiques, and future retail locations, using store-level performance and customer insights to inform decisions. Wholesale:-Partner with Wholesale teams and key accounts on seasonal buys, assortment architecture, product presentations, and account-specific commercial opportunities. Franchise:- Develop merchandising frameworks and assortments that protect the SKIMS brand while responding appropriately to local customer and market needs. Analyze performance by channel and account to identify opportunities for growth, assortment optimization, and improved productivity. Ensure channel strategies complement one another and support the overall EMEA marketplace strategy. Market Expansion, Launch Buying &; Localized Pricing Strategy Lead the merchandising and buying strategy for SKIMS expansion into new EMEA markets. Develop localized launch assortments and inventory strategies based on market potential, customer profile, climate, channel mix, and expected demand. Partner with Retail, Wholesale, Franchise, Planning, Finance, and regional leadership to establish commercially appropriate launch plans. Provide regional input into pricing architecture, considering local market dynamics, competitive positioning, customer expectations, currency, duties, and margin requirements. Evaluate early trading performance in new markets and rapidly adjust assortments and inventory strategies based on customer response. Build scalable merchandising frameworks that support continued expansion across Europe and the Middle East. Global Product Influence Act as the voice of the EMEA customer and marketplace within global merchandising and product conversations. Provide Global Merchandising and Product teams with actionable insights on regional customer behavior, product performance, market trends, competitive activity, and assortment opportunities. Identify regional product gaps and opportunities that could unlock incremental growth within EMEA. Influence future product development, seasonal assortment architecture, size strategies, and launch priorities through data-backed regional recommendations. Partner collaboratively with Global teams, recognizing global ownership of the overarching product strategy while ensuring EMEA marketplace needs are clearly represented. Create a strong feedback loop between EMEA marketplace performance and Global product decision-making. Team Leadership &; Merchant Capability Build, lead, and develop a high-performing EMEA merchandising and buying organization. Establish clear accountability, ways of working, and decision-making frameworks across the regional merchandising function. Develop strong merchant capability across product knowledge, commercial acumen, customer insight, analytics, and in-season trading. Coach and mentor the team to balance strong product instincts with rigorous, data-led decision-making. Build scalable processes, tools, and operating rhythms that support the continued growth of the EMEA business. Foster a collaborative culture and strong partnership across EMEA and Global functions. Develop future merchandising leadership capability and succession within the team. Champion operational excellence, commercial accountability, and continuous improvement across the function. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Fashion, Retail Management, or a related discipline. 10+ years of progressive experience in Merchandising, Buying, or Commercial leadership within premium fashion or lifestyle brands. Significant experience operating across multiple international markets, preferably within EMEA. Proven experience supporting Retail, Wholesale, and Franchise business models. Strong understanding of regional consumer behavior, assortment localization, and international merchandising strategies. Demonstrated success driving commercial growth across omnichannel environments. Advanced analytical skills with expertise in assortment planning, inventory management, forecasting, and financial analysis. Experience working closely with global headquarters while representing regional business needs. Strong executive presence with exceptional communication and influencing skills. Advanced proficiency in Excel and merchandising/planning systems such as Anaplan, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar platforms. What We're Looking For A commercially driven leader who combines strong analytical thinking with exceptional product instincts. Deep understanding of the EMEA retail landscape and evolving consumer trends. Strategic thinker who can translate regional insights into actionable business strategies. Comfortable balancing global brand consistency with local market relevance. Highly collaborative with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders across multiple regions and time zones. Entrepreneurial, adaptable . click apply for full job details
Sep 23, 2026
Full time
SKIMS is a solutions-oriented brand creating the next generation of underwear, loungewear, shapewear, and essentials. We are setting new standards by delivering technically innovative, comfort-driven products with elevated design for everybody. At the intersection of culture, innovation, and commerce, SKIMS is a global brand redefining modern apparel. Our teams are built on creativity, collaboration, and operational excellence, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, high-performance environment where ambitious, curious, and values-driven individuals can do the best work of their careers. As we continue to scale globally, our HQ teams play a critical role in shaping strategy, building world-class infrastructure, and driving sustainable growth across markets. Position Summary The Director of Merchandising &; Buying, EMEA will lead the regional merchandising and buying strategy across all EMEA channels, including Owned Retail, Wholesale, and Franchise. This role is responsible for developing localized assortments, driving commercial performance, and ensuring every customer experiences the very best of SKIMS, regardless of channel or market. Acting as the commercial voice of the region, this leader will balance global brand strategy with regional customer insights, partnering closely with Global Merchandising, Planning, Product, Retail, Wholesale, Franchise, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Finance teams to optimize product assortment, inventory investments, and seasonal strategies. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, with deep expertise in international merchandising, strong commercial instincts, and experience scaling premium global brands across multiple distribution channels. Key Responsibilities Delivering Against the EMEA Marketplace &; Commercial Strategy Own and execute the merchandising and buying strategy for the EMEA marketplace across Owned Retail, Wholesale, and Franchise. Translate global brand and product strategies into a clear EMEA commercial strategy that reflects regional customer needs, market dynamics, and growth priorities. Partner with EMEA leadership to establish seasonal and annual commercial objectives, identifying the product and assortment strategies required to deliver against them. Identify marketplace opportunities, product gaps, emerging consumer trends, and commercial risks to maximize revenue, margin, and long-term growth. Use regional, market, and channel performance to continually evolve the EMEA merchandising strategy. Serve as the regional product and commercial expert, providing clear recommendations to EMEA and Global leadership. Buying, Assortment &; Product Localization Own seasonal buying and assortment decisions across the EMEA marketplace. Build localized assortments informed by customer demand, climate, cultural considerations, market maturity, channel needs, and commercial opportunity. Determine the appropriate category mix, breadth, depth, size curves, and inventory investment by market and channel. Ensure assortments maintain the integrity of the global SKIMS product vision while maximizing relevance and commercial opportunity within EMEA. Partner closely with Planning to establish seasonal buys and inventory investments aligned with sales, margin, and productivity targets. Ensure global product launches are appropriately bought and commercialized for EMEA markets. In-Season Trading &; Inventory Management Own the regional merchandising response to in-season performance, partnering closely with Planning to maximize sales, margin, sell-through, and inventory productivity. Monitor performance across markets, channels, categories, and key product franchises, identifying risks and opportunities early. Recommend and execute assortment, inventory, replenishment, and allocation actions based on trading performance. Partner with Planning on forecasting, replenishment, inventory transfers, and seasonal inventory strategies. Inform regional markdown, promotional, and exit strategies where appropriate. Maintain a clear view of inventory health across the EMEA marketplace and ensure inventory supports both global launches and regional commercial priorities. Channel &; Account Merchandising Develop differentiated merchandising strategies across Owned Retail, Wholesale, and Franchise while ensuring a consistent SKIMS brand and product experience. Owned Retail:- Build assortments that maximize productivity across flagship stores, boutiques, and future retail locations, using store-level performance and customer insights to inform decisions. Wholesale:-Partner with Wholesale teams and key accounts on seasonal buys, assortment architecture, product presentations, and account-specific commercial opportunities. Franchise:- Develop merchandising frameworks and assortments that protect the SKIMS brand while responding appropriately to local customer and market needs. Analyze performance by channel and account to identify opportunities for growth, assortment optimization, and improved productivity. Ensure channel strategies complement one another and support the overall EMEA marketplace strategy. Market Expansion, Launch Buying &; Localized Pricing Strategy Lead the merchandising and buying strategy for SKIMS expansion into new EMEA markets. Develop localized launch assortments and inventory strategies based on market potential, customer profile, climate, channel mix, and expected demand. Partner with Retail, Wholesale, Franchise, Planning, Finance, and regional leadership to establish commercially appropriate launch plans. Provide regional input into pricing architecture, considering local market dynamics, competitive positioning, customer expectations, currency, duties, and margin requirements. Evaluate early trading performance in new markets and rapidly adjust assortments and inventory strategies based on customer response. Build scalable merchandising frameworks that support continued expansion across Europe and the Middle East. Global Product Influence Act as the voice of the EMEA customer and marketplace within global merchandising and product conversations. Provide Global Merchandising and Product teams with actionable insights on regional customer behavior, product performance, market trends, competitive activity, and assortment opportunities. Identify regional product gaps and opportunities that could unlock incremental growth within EMEA. Influence future product development, seasonal assortment architecture, size strategies, and launch priorities through data-backed regional recommendations. Partner collaboratively with Global teams, recognizing global ownership of the overarching product strategy while ensuring EMEA marketplace needs are clearly represented. Create a strong feedback loop between EMEA marketplace performance and Global product decision-making. Team Leadership &; Merchant Capability Build, lead, and develop a high-performing EMEA merchandising and buying organization. Establish clear accountability, ways of working, and decision-making frameworks across the regional merchandising function. Develop strong merchant capability across product knowledge, commercial acumen, customer insight, analytics, and in-season trading. Coach and mentor the team to balance strong product instincts with rigorous, data-led decision-making. Build scalable processes, tools, and operating rhythms that support the continued growth of the EMEA business. Foster a collaborative culture and strong partnership across EMEA and Global functions. Develop future merchandising leadership capability and succession within the team. Champion operational excellence, commercial accountability, and continuous improvement across the function. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Fashion, Retail Management, or a related discipline. 10+ years of progressive experience in Merchandising, Buying, or Commercial leadership within premium fashion or lifestyle brands. Significant experience operating across multiple international markets, preferably within EMEA. Proven experience supporting Retail, Wholesale, and Franchise business models. Strong understanding of regional consumer behavior, assortment localization, and international merchandising strategies. Demonstrated success driving commercial growth across omnichannel environments. Advanced analytical skills with expertise in assortment planning, inventory management, forecasting, and financial analysis. Experience working closely with global headquarters while representing regional business needs. Strong executive presence with exceptional communication and influencing skills. Advanced proficiency in Excel and merchandising/planning systems such as Anaplan, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar platforms. What We're Looking For A commercially driven leader who combines strong analytical thinking with exceptional product instincts. Deep understanding of the EMEA retail landscape and evolving consumer trends. Strategic thinker who can translate regional insights into actionable business strategies. Comfortable balancing global brand consistency with local market relevance. Highly collaborative with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders across multiple regions and time zones. Entrepreneurial, adaptable . click apply for full job details
Financial Controller Reporting to: Managing Director (UK) Location: UK 65,000 - 75,000 plus performance bonus Pension and benefits package, including private medical insurance About the Role Our client is seeking a Financial Controller to lead financial management, control, reporting and compliance across their UK and Irish businesses. This is the lead finance role within the UK and Irish operations, providing accurate financial information, commercial insight and strategic support to the Managing Director, while ensuring alignment with Group policies and reporting requirements. A key part of the role is maintaining strong working relationships with the Group Finance function overseas, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, compliance with Group procedures, and effective communication between the UK/Irish businesses and Head Office. Key Working Relationships Managing Director, UK Senior Management Team and Head Office Finance Team External Auditors, Banks and Financial Institutions, HMRC and other regulatory bodies, Customers and Suppliers Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts and analysis, ensure timely and accurate month-end/year-end close, produce financial reports, KPIs and forecasts, maintain general ledger integrity, deliver balance sheet reconciliations and robust controls, and coordinate annual statutory accounts and audits. Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process, prepare rolling forecasts and cash flow projections, monitor performance against budget, and provide actionable financial analysis to support business decisions. Business Partnering: Support the MD and management team with financial insight, analyse profitability by customer, product range and distribution channel, challenge costs, identify efficiencies, and evaluate business cases and investment proposals. Group Reporting & Head Office Liaison: Act as primary finance contact with Group Finance, prepare and submit monthly Group reporting packs within agreed deadlines, ensure compliance with Group accounting policies, support consolidation requests/ad hoc analysis, and participate in regular Head Office finance reviews. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management: Manage cash flow and liquidity requirements, monitor debtor and creditor performance, optimise working capital and inventory management, and oversee banking relationships and treasury activities. Compliance & Governance: Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards, tax regulations and statutory requirements (including VAT, Corporation Tax and PAYE), maintain a strong internal control environment, and support risk management and business continuity planning. Systems & Process Improvement: Drive improvements in financial systems and reporting processes, support ERP and business system developments, enhance reporting automation and data quality, and leverage AI technologies to automate routine finance activities and support scalable business growth. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Timeliness and accuracy of monthly reporting, and compliance with Group reporting deadlines Cash flow management, working capital performance, audit outcomes and control effectiveness Quality of financial support provided to business management, and finance process efficiency/continuous improvement achievements Person Specification Essential Qualifications Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong technical accounting knowledge Essential Experience Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior finance role within an SME environment Experience in sales, distribution, wholesale or supply chain businesses, with monthly management reporting and budgeting experience Experience working with international parent companies or multinational organisations, and proven experience managing audits and statutory compliance Essential Skills Strong financial and commercial acumen, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Advanced Excel and financial systems capability, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on, with effective relationship-building across cultures/geographies and strong organisational/project management abilities Desirable Experience Experience reporting to a Nordic or European parent company, and experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Business Central, IFS or similar Exposure to inventory-based businesses, and knowledge of transfer pricing and intercompany accounting Personal Attributes High integrity and professionalism, commercially minded with strong business awareness Proactive and self-motivated, detail-oriented while maintaining a strategic perspective Comfortable working in a dynamic SME environment, collaborative and capable of influencing at all levels, with strong cross-cultural communication skills Success in Role Within the first 12 months, the Financial Controller will: Establish a trusted partnership with the UK MD, UK and Ireland Management team and Group Finance team, delivering accurate and timely monthly reporting Improve financial visibility and commercial analysis, strengthen financial controls and compliance, and identify opportunities to improve profitability, cash flow and operational performance
Sep 16, 2026
Full time
Financial Controller Reporting to: Managing Director (UK) Location: UK 65,000 - 75,000 plus performance bonus Pension and benefits package, including private medical insurance About the Role Our client is seeking a Financial Controller to lead financial management, control, reporting and compliance across their UK and Irish businesses. This is the lead finance role within the UK and Irish operations, providing accurate financial information, commercial insight and strategic support to the Managing Director, while ensuring alignment with Group policies and reporting requirements. A key part of the role is maintaining strong working relationships with the Group Finance function overseas, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, compliance with Group procedures, and effective communication between the UK/Irish businesses and Head Office. Key Working Relationships Managing Director, UK Senior Management Team and Head Office Finance Team External Auditors, Banks and Financial Institutions, HMRC and other regulatory bodies, Customers and Suppliers Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts and analysis, ensure timely and accurate month-end/year-end close, produce financial reports, KPIs and forecasts, maintain general ledger integrity, deliver balance sheet reconciliations and robust controls, and coordinate annual statutory accounts and audits. Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process, prepare rolling forecasts and cash flow projections, monitor performance against budget, and provide actionable financial analysis to support business decisions. Business Partnering: Support the MD and management team with financial insight, analyse profitability by customer, product range and distribution channel, challenge costs, identify efficiencies, and evaluate business cases and investment proposals. Group Reporting & Head Office Liaison: Act as primary finance contact with Group Finance, prepare and submit monthly Group reporting packs within agreed deadlines, ensure compliance with Group accounting policies, support consolidation requests/ad hoc analysis, and participate in regular Head Office finance reviews. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management: Manage cash flow and liquidity requirements, monitor debtor and creditor performance, optimise working capital and inventory management, and oversee banking relationships and treasury activities. Compliance & Governance: Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards, tax regulations and statutory requirements (including VAT, Corporation Tax and PAYE), maintain a strong internal control environment, and support risk management and business continuity planning. Systems & Process Improvement: Drive improvements in financial systems and reporting processes, support ERP and business system developments, enhance reporting automation and data quality, and leverage AI technologies to automate routine finance activities and support scalable business growth. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Timeliness and accuracy of monthly reporting, and compliance with Group reporting deadlines Cash flow management, working capital performance, audit outcomes and control effectiveness Quality of financial support provided to business management, and finance process efficiency/continuous improvement achievements Person Specification Essential Qualifications Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong technical accounting knowledge Essential Experience Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior finance role within an SME environment Experience in sales, distribution, wholesale or supply chain businesses, with monthly management reporting and budgeting experience Experience working with international parent companies or multinational organisations, and proven experience managing audits and statutory compliance Essential Skills Strong financial and commercial acumen, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Advanced Excel and financial systems capability, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on, with effective relationship-building across cultures/geographies and strong organisational/project management abilities Desirable Experience Experience reporting to a Nordic or European parent company, and experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Business Central, IFS or similar Exposure to inventory-based businesses, and knowledge of transfer pricing and intercompany accounting Personal Attributes High integrity and professionalism, commercially minded with strong business awareness Proactive and self-motivated, detail-oriented while maintaining a strategic perspective Comfortable working in a dynamic SME environment, collaborative and capable of influencing at all levels, with strong cross-cultural communication skills Success in Role Within the first 12 months, the Financial Controller will: Establish a trusted partnership with the UK MD, UK and Ireland Management team and Group Finance team, delivering accurate and timely monthly reporting Improve financial visibility and commercial analysis, strengthen financial controls and compliance, and identify opportunities to improve profitability, cash flow and operational performance
We share the passion and entrepreneurial flair of our founder and are guided by our three culture pillars - Fearless, Family and Founders. They inspire our Primos to be the best they can be and drive us forward in all we do. But what does this mean? Being Fearless means adopting an agile mindset, being comfortable trying new things and taking risks. We are empowered to question, challenge and innovate. Family - We treat each other, and our communities, like Family. Always. Founders - The spirit of entrepreneurship is at the heart of everything we do. We see the business as if it's our own. We do the right thing for the business and we all take accountability for our work. When you join Bacardi, you become part of our family and gain more than just a job. YOUR OPPORTUNITY This role is the Global Process Lead (GPL) for Make covering Manufacturing and Maintenance, reporting into the Global Process Owner for Make. As the GPL for Manufacturing and Maintenance, you will work within a broader Global Transformation Process. You will be the enterprise lead of Bacardi's global Make and Maintenance processes, with a specific mandate to drive Maintenance Excellence and Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM) across manufacturing operations. You will define, govern, and continuously improve Bacardi's end to end Make and Maintenance process architecture, ensuring it is fit for purpose, standardized, scalable, and embedded into SAP S/4HANA. This role is critical to delivering reliable operations, asset performance, safety, quality, and cost competitiveness across Bacardi's global manufacturing network. ABOUT YOU You are a senior manufacturing and maintenance leader with strong shop floor credibility and a proven track record of embedding Maintenance Excellence and TPM as a way of working, not a program. You bring enterprise level process ownership, effectively balancing global standardization with local realities while translating operational needs into SAP S/4HANA enabled execution that delivers measurable improvements in reliability, safety, cost, and performance. RESPONSIBILITIES Lead global Manufacturing & Maintenance process ownership, including preventive, predictive, reactive, calibration, refurbishment, and continuous improvement maintenance models Own global process taxonomy (L1-L3) and governance for Manufacturing & Maintenance, ensuring clarity, consistency, and performance visibility Guide fit to standard process design aligned with industry leading manufacturing and TPM practices Lead Manufacturing & Maintenance process design within the Transformation program, shaping the future state operating model and digital ways of working across sites Develop the Connected Frontline Worker (CFW) roadmap for Manufacturing & Maintenance, including role based experiences, standard work digitization, and adoption across sites Lead identification, prioritization, and delivery of high value AI and advanced analytics use cases for the shop floor (e.g., predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, quality insights, loss intelligence) Partner with OT/IT/Digital teams to integrate SAP S/4HANA with shop floor systems (MES, CMMS/EAM, historians, IIoT platforms), enabling end to end visibility and decision making Set standards and guardrails for AI enabled work execution on the shop floor, including human in the loop decisioning, model performance monitoring, and continuous improvement Lead the Operating Model development for global TPM strategy, embedding asset care, operator ownership, reliability engineering, and loss elimination Design and govern end to end TPM processes, including: Autonomous Maintenance (AM) Planned / Preventive Maintenance (PM) Focused Improvement (FI) Asset & Equipment Lifecycle Management Early Equipment Management (EEM) Training & Capability Development Define global standards for: Asset criticality and prioritization Loss analysis and elimination Equipment condition monitoring and reliability centered maintenance (RCM) Preventive & predictive maintenance Maintenance KPIs and tiered performance management Ensure TPM processes are fully integrated with Make, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and EHS processes Partner with sites to transition from reactive to proactive maintenance cultures Own Make and Maintenance business requirements for SAP S/4HANA (e.g., SAP PM, PPM, PP/DS integration) Partner with IT and system integrators to ensure: Clean master data structures Effective maintenance planning and execution flows Accurate performance and cost reporting Support design decisions, testing, deployment, and adoption across waves SKILLS Minimum 15 years' experience in manufacturing and supply chain roles Direct manufacturing management experience (e.g., Plant Manager, Operations Director, Engineering or Maintenance Leader) Proven leadership in Maintenance Excellence and TPM Prefer, hands on experience leading or supporting SAP S/4HANA implementations in manufacturing/maintenance environments Experience operating in global, matrixed organizations Strong understanding of end to end manufacturing and maintenance process architecture Manufacturing Leadership & Operational Credibility Leverage first hand manufacturing leadership experience to ensure processes are practical, executable, and value driven Act as a trusted partner to Plant Directors, Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance leaders Balance global standardization with local regulatory, safety, and operational realities Demonstrated ability to lead and implement cross functional projects/programs Strong change management and stakeholder engagement abilities at the executive level Strategic thinker with excellent analytical, communication, and governance capabilities Experience with agile transformation methodologies PERSONAL QUALITIES Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of 'Belonging', where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become Self Awareness: You have high levels of self awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others. Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you're presented with Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience Disclaimer Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person's identity. Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement Competitive Pay Package Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered (e.g., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community) Retirement/Pension Plan Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs Best in class, family friendly, and inclusive leave policies Additional Benefits Flexible work arrangements (depending on role/office/site location) Access to E learning Platforms and Career Development programs Travel Discounts (e.g., hotel and car rental) And much more! The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change. Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution. Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.
Sep 13, 2026
Full time
We share the passion and entrepreneurial flair of our founder and are guided by our three culture pillars - Fearless, Family and Founders. They inspire our Primos to be the best they can be and drive us forward in all we do. But what does this mean? Being Fearless means adopting an agile mindset, being comfortable trying new things and taking risks. We are empowered to question, challenge and innovate. Family - We treat each other, and our communities, like Family. Always. Founders - The spirit of entrepreneurship is at the heart of everything we do. We see the business as if it's our own. We do the right thing for the business and we all take accountability for our work. When you join Bacardi, you become part of our family and gain more than just a job. YOUR OPPORTUNITY This role is the Global Process Lead (GPL) for Make covering Manufacturing and Maintenance, reporting into the Global Process Owner for Make. As the GPL for Manufacturing and Maintenance, you will work within a broader Global Transformation Process. You will be the enterprise lead of Bacardi's global Make and Maintenance processes, with a specific mandate to drive Maintenance Excellence and Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM) across manufacturing operations. You will define, govern, and continuously improve Bacardi's end to end Make and Maintenance process architecture, ensuring it is fit for purpose, standardized, scalable, and embedded into SAP S/4HANA. This role is critical to delivering reliable operations, asset performance, safety, quality, and cost competitiveness across Bacardi's global manufacturing network. ABOUT YOU You are a senior manufacturing and maintenance leader with strong shop floor credibility and a proven track record of embedding Maintenance Excellence and TPM as a way of working, not a program. You bring enterprise level process ownership, effectively balancing global standardization with local realities while translating operational needs into SAP S/4HANA enabled execution that delivers measurable improvements in reliability, safety, cost, and performance. RESPONSIBILITIES Lead global Manufacturing & Maintenance process ownership, including preventive, predictive, reactive, calibration, refurbishment, and continuous improvement maintenance models Own global process taxonomy (L1-L3) and governance for Manufacturing & Maintenance, ensuring clarity, consistency, and performance visibility Guide fit to standard process design aligned with industry leading manufacturing and TPM practices Lead Manufacturing & Maintenance process design within the Transformation program, shaping the future state operating model and digital ways of working across sites Develop the Connected Frontline Worker (CFW) roadmap for Manufacturing & Maintenance, including role based experiences, standard work digitization, and adoption across sites Lead identification, prioritization, and delivery of high value AI and advanced analytics use cases for the shop floor (e.g., predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, quality insights, loss intelligence) Partner with OT/IT/Digital teams to integrate SAP S/4HANA with shop floor systems (MES, CMMS/EAM, historians, IIoT platforms), enabling end to end visibility and decision making Set standards and guardrails for AI enabled work execution on the shop floor, including human in the loop decisioning, model performance monitoring, and continuous improvement Lead the Operating Model development for global TPM strategy, embedding asset care, operator ownership, reliability engineering, and loss elimination Design and govern end to end TPM processes, including: Autonomous Maintenance (AM) Planned / Preventive Maintenance (PM) Focused Improvement (FI) Asset & Equipment Lifecycle Management Early Equipment Management (EEM) Training & Capability Development Define global standards for: Asset criticality and prioritization Loss analysis and elimination Equipment condition monitoring and reliability centered maintenance (RCM) Preventive & predictive maintenance Maintenance KPIs and tiered performance management Ensure TPM processes are fully integrated with Make, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and EHS processes Partner with sites to transition from reactive to proactive maintenance cultures Own Make and Maintenance business requirements for SAP S/4HANA (e.g., SAP PM, PPM, PP/DS integration) Partner with IT and system integrators to ensure: Clean master data structures Effective maintenance planning and execution flows Accurate performance and cost reporting Support design decisions, testing, deployment, and adoption across waves SKILLS Minimum 15 years' experience in manufacturing and supply chain roles Direct manufacturing management experience (e.g., Plant Manager, Operations Director, Engineering or Maintenance Leader) Proven leadership in Maintenance Excellence and TPM Prefer, hands on experience leading or supporting SAP S/4HANA implementations in manufacturing/maintenance environments Experience operating in global, matrixed organizations Strong understanding of end to end manufacturing and maintenance process architecture Manufacturing Leadership & Operational Credibility Leverage first hand manufacturing leadership experience to ensure processes are practical, executable, and value driven Act as a trusted partner to Plant Directors, Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance leaders Balance global standardization with local regulatory, safety, and operational realities Demonstrated ability to lead and implement cross functional projects/programs Strong change management and stakeholder engagement abilities at the executive level Strategic thinker with excellent analytical, communication, and governance capabilities Experience with agile transformation methodologies PERSONAL QUALITIES Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of 'Belonging', where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become Self Awareness: You have high levels of self awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others. Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you're presented with Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience Disclaimer Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person's identity. Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement Competitive Pay Package Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered (e.g., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community) Retirement/Pension Plan Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs Best in class, family friendly, and inclusive leave policies Additional Benefits Flexible work arrangements (depending on role/office/site location) Access to E learning Platforms and Career Development programs Travel Discounts (e.g., hotel and car rental) And much more! The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change. Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution. Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.
Director, Supply ChainApplylocations: UK - Speketime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) - it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose - all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you'll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals' lives better makes life better - join our team today! Your role: As Director of Supply Chain, you will be a key member of the Speke Site Leadership Team, shaping the site's supply chain strategy and ensuring reliable product supply across manufacturing operations.You'll lead the end-to-end supply chain function, balancing customer demand, manufacturing capacity, inventory, and operational priorities while driving continuous improvement across the site. Working closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, and Commercial teams, you'll play a critical role in delivering business performance and supporting future growth.This role is for you if you are a leader who is equally comfortable setting strategic direction and spending time on the manufacturing floor understanding challenges first-hand.You'll be an excellent communicator who knows how to adapt your style to different audiences - from senior leaders to frontline teams - building trust, influencing decisions, and creating alignment across the business.You'll bring a naturally curious and hands-on approach to problem solving. Rather than managing issues from behind a desk, you'll enjoy getting to the source of problems, engaging with teams, and working collaboratively to identify practical, sustainable solutions.Most importantly, you'll be passionate about developing people, creating a culture of continuous improvement, and inspiring teams to challenge existing ways of working in pursuit of operational excellence. Your Responsibilities: Develop and execute the site's Supply Chain strategy as part of the Site Leadership Team. Lead Master Scheduling, Manufacturing Scheduling, Raw Material Planning, and Warehousing to ensure reliable product supply. Own the site S&OP process, balancing customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and inventory. Hands-on experience using SAP for supply chain planning, inventory management, and operational processes. Drive service performance through OTIF delivery, effective planning, and cross-functional collaboration. Lead strategic supply chain initiatives including product launches, technology transfers, insourcing, and continuous improvement projects. Provide leadership for warehousing, inventory management, and third-party logistics providers. Develop sourcing strategies for raw materials to ensure continuity of supply. Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Supply Chain team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Champion Lean principles and the Elanco Operating System (ELOS) to improve operational performance and eliminate waste. What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications): Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related discipline. At least 10 years of leadership experience within Supply Chain, Operations, or Manufacturing in a regulated industry. Proven experience leading end-to-end supply chain operations within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments. Strong experience leading Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), production planning, inventory management, and customer supply. Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams. What Will Give You a Competitive Edge: Experience leading supply chain transformation or continuous improvement initiatives. Lean, Six Sigma Green Belt (or equivalent). Experience supporting product launches, technology transfers, or manufacturing network changes. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders across multiple functions. Experience working within GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles! Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected statusElanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.
Sep 13, 2026
Full time
Director, Supply ChainApplylocations: UK - Speketime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) - it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose - all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you'll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals' lives better makes life better - join our team today! Your role: As Director of Supply Chain, you will be a key member of the Speke Site Leadership Team, shaping the site's supply chain strategy and ensuring reliable product supply across manufacturing operations.You'll lead the end-to-end supply chain function, balancing customer demand, manufacturing capacity, inventory, and operational priorities while driving continuous improvement across the site. Working closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, and Commercial teams, you'll play a critical role in delivering business performance and supporting future growth.This role is for you if you are a leader who is equally comfortable setting strategic direction and spending time on the manufacturing floor understanding challenges first-hand.You'll be an excellent communicator who knows how to adapt your style to different audiences - from senior leaders to frontline teams - building trust, influencing decisions, and creating alignment across the business.You'll bring a naturally curious and hands-on approach to problem solving. Rather than managing issues from behind a desk, you'll enjoy getting to the source of problems, engaging with teams, and working collaboratively to identify practical, sustainable solutions.Most importantly, you'll be passionate about developing people, creating a culture of continuous improvement, and inspiring teams to challenge existing ways of working in pursuit of operational excellence. Your Responsibilities: Develop and execute the site's Supply Chain strategy as part of the Site Leadership Team. Lead Master Scheduling, Manufacturing Scheduling, Raw Material Planning, and Warehousing to ensure reliable product supply. Own the site S&OP process, balancing customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and inventory. Hands-on experience using SAP for supply chain planning, inventory management, and operational processes. Drive service performance through OTIF delivery, effective planning, and cross-functional collaboration. Lead strategic supply chain initiatives including product launches, technology transfers, insourcing, and continuous improvement projects. Provide leadership for warehousing, inventory management, and third-party logistics providers. Develop sourcing strategies for raw materials to ensure continuity of supply. Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Supply Chain team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Champion Lean principles and the Elanco Operating System (ELOS) to improve operational performance and eliminate waste. What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications): Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related discipline. At least 10 years of leadership experience within Supply Chain, Operations, or Manufacturing in a regulated industry. Proven experience leading end-to-end supply chain operations within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments. Strong experience leading Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), production planning, inventory management, and customer supply. Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams. What Will Give You a Competitive Edge: Experience leading supply chain transformation or continuous improvement initiatives. Lean, Six Sigma Green Belt (or equivalent). Experience supporting product launches, technology transfers, or manufacturing network changes. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders across multiple functions. Experience working within GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles! Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected statusElanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.
Career Opportunities: Programme Manager (527372) Requisition ID527372-Posted08/05/2026-Western Europe-Tarmac-Full Time-Information Technology-United Kingdom-Leicestershire CRH is a global leader in building materials solutions, and Tarmac is a leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business in the UK. Lead One of Tarmac's Most Significant Digital Transformations Are you an experienced Programme Manager with a track record of delivering large-scale business and technology transformation? At Tarmac, we're embarking onProject Falcon, a business-critical transformation that will redefine how we manage Order and Dispatch operations across the organisation.This is a unique opportunity to lead a complex, enterprise-wide programme that brings together business process design, ERP systems, integrations, data, testing and deployment into a single, high-impact solution. AsProgramme Manager, you will take ownership of the end-to-end delivery of Falcon, ensuring strategic ambition is successfully translated into a fully integrated, tested and operational solution.Working alongside senior leaders, strategic partners and specialist delivery teams, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our business. What You'll Be Doing Drive End-to-End Programme Delivery You'll lead the successful implementation of Project Falcon from design through to deployment, ensuring every workstream remains aligned to a single integrated solution vision. Key responsibilities include: Owning the integrated programme baseline across business design, SAP ECC, Salesforce, interfaces, data, testing and deployment activities Leading cross-functional teams through design, build, validation, pilot and rollout phases Ensuring approved requirements are translated into high-quality, deployment-ready solutions Driving alignment across customer, operations, logistics, finance and technology stakeholders Resolving complex cross-workstream challenges and escalating critical decisions where required Providing clear programme leadership, governance and reporting to the Programme Director and Steering Committee Assure Quality, Readiness and Adoption You'll be accountable for maintaining delivery integrity throughout the programme lifecycle, ensuring every release is fully tested, integrated and ready for operational use. You'll: Lead integrated testing across system, integration, end-to-end, regression and user acceptance testing Oversee critical defect resolution across business and technology teams Ensure robust traceability from requirements through to design, configuration, testing and acceptance Govern deployment readiness, cutover planning and phased rollout execution Protect customer service, operational continuity and business performance during implementation Lead , Influence and Inspire This role requires a highly credible leader capable of bringing together senior stakeholders, specialist workstream leads and strategic suppliers around a common goal. You'll: Build and develop a high-performing programme team Drive accountability, collaboration and delivery excellence across multiple functions Influence executive stakeholders and communicate complex decisions with clarity Represent Project Falcon with Tarmac leadership, CRH and strategic partners Act as a visible champion for one of the organisation's most important transformation programmes What We're Looking For We're seeking an accomplished programme leader who thrives in complex environments and knows how to turn strategy into successful delivery. Proven success delivering complex system implementations across design, build, integration, testing and deployment Experience managing multiple business and technical workstreams, suppliers and rollout phases Strong background in solution assurance, systems integration, data migration and deployment readiness Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder management, governance and executive reporting Experience leading systems integrators, software vendors and delivery partners to agreed outcomes and quality standards Highly Desirable ERP-enabled transformation experience Enterprise integration, data conversion and testing expertise Knowledge of supply chain, logistics, Order & Dispatch or operationally critical environments Experience with SAP, Salesforce or large-scale enterprise platforms Qualifications Degree qualified in Business, Technology, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience Additional qualifications in architecture, business analysis , testing, change management or IT service management would be advantageous What Makes You Successful You're someone who: Delivers results through complexity Takes ownership and drives accountability Thinks end-to-end and understands system-wide impacts Challenges constructively to improve outcomes Builds trust and influence at senior levels Maintains focus under pressure Creates clarity, alignment and momentum across large teams This is more than a programme leadership role.It's an opportunity to shape a transformation that will fundamentally change how Tarmac operates, delivering lasting value across customers, operations and technology. If you're ready to lead a flagship transformation programme and leave a lasting legacy, we'd love to hear from you. Why Tarmac We don't just offer a job, we offer a career. Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including: Enhanced holiday entitlement Contributory pension scheme Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause Training and development opportunities Tarmac is committed to being a Forces friendly employer.If you're coming from a military background, we'll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us. We're proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to support you.
Sep 10, 2026
Full time
Career Opportunities: Programme Manager (527372) Requisition ID527372-Posted08/05/2026-Western Europe-Tarmac-Full Time-Information Technology-United Kingdom-Leicestershire CRH is a global leader in building materials solutions, and Tarmac is a leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business in the UK. Lead One of Tarmac's Most Significant Digital Transformations Are you an experienced Programme Manager with a track record of delivering large-scale business and technology transformation? At Tarmac, we're embarking onProject Falcon, a business-critical transformation that will redefine how we manage Order and Dispatch operations across the organisation.This is a unique opportunity to lead a complex, enterprise-wide programme that brings together business process design, ERP systems, integrations, data, testing and deployment into a single, high-impact solution. AsProgramme Manager, you will take ownership of the end-to-end delivery of Falcon, ensuring strategic ambition is successfully translated into a fully integrated, tested and operational solution.Working alongside senior leaders, strategic partners and specialist delivery teams, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our business. What You'll Be Doing Drive End-to-End Programme Delivery You'll lead the successful implementation of Project Falcon from design through to deployment, ensuring every workstream remains aligned to a single integrated solution vision. Key responsibilities include: Owning the integrated programme baseline across business design, SAP ECC, Salesforce, interfaces, data, testing and deployment activities Leading cross-functional teams through design, build, validation, pilot and rollout phases Ensuring approved requirements are translated into high-quality, deployment-ready solutions Driving alignment across customer, operations, logistics, finance and technology stakeholders Resolving complex cross-workstream challenges and escalating critical decisions where required Providing clear programme leadership, governance and reporting to the Programme Director and Steering Committee Assure Quality, Readiness and Adoption You'll be accountable for maintaining delivery integrity throughout the programme lifecycle, ensuring every release is fully tested, integrated and ready for operational use. You'll: Lead integrated testing across system, integration, end-to-end, regression and user acceptance testing Oversee critical defect resolution across business and technology teams Ensure robust traceability from requirements through to design, configuration, testing and acceptance Govern deployment readiness, cutover planning and phased rollout execution Protect customer service, operational continuity and business performance during implementation Lead , Influence and Inspire This role requires a highly credible leader capable of bringing together senior stakeholders, specialist workstream leads and strategic suppliers around a common goal. You'll: Build and develop a high-performing programme team Drive accountability, collaboration and delivery excellence across multiple functions Influence executive stakeholders and communicate complex decisions with clarity Represent Project Falcon with Tarmac leadership, CRH and strategic partners Act as a visible champion for one of the organisation's most important transformation programmes What We're Looking For We're seeking an accomplished programme leader who thrives in complex environments and knows how to turn strategy into successful delivery. Proven success delivering complex system implementations across design, build, integration, testing and deployment Experience managing multiple business and technical workstreams, suppliers and rollout phases Strong background in solution assurance, systems integration, data migration and deployment readiness Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder management, governance and executive reporting Experience leading systems integrators, software vendors and delivery partners to agreed outcomes and quality standards Highly Desirable ERP-enabled transformation experience Enterprise integration, data conversion and testing expertise Knowledge of supply chain, logistics, Order & Dispatch or operationally critical environments Experience with SAP, Salesforce or large-scale enterprise platforms Qualifications Degree qualified in Business, Technology, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience Additional qualifications in architecture, business analysis , testing, change management or IT service management would be advantageous What Makes You Successful You're someone who: Delivers results through complexity Takes ownership and drives accountability Thinks end-to-end and understands system-wide impacts Challenges constructively to improve outcomes Builds trust and influence at senior levels Maintains focus under pressure Creates clarity, alignment and momentum across large teams This is more than a programme leadership role.It's an opportunity to shape a transformation that will fundamentally change how Tarmac operates, delivering lasting value across customers, operations and technology. If you're ready to lead a flagship transformation programme and leave a lasting legacy, we'd love to hear from you. Why Tarmac We don't just offer a job, we offer a career. Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including: Enhanced holiday entitlement Contributory pension scheme Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause Training and development opportunities Tarmac is committed to being a Forces friendly employer.If you're coming from a military background, we'll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us. We're proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to support you.
Job Title: Financial Controller Location: Bury Salary: 65,000 to 75,000 + Bonus scheme up to 40% of annual salary + access to private healthcare scheme Overview: The Financial Controller is responsible for the financial management, control, reporting and compliance of the UK and Irish businesses. The role will act as the lead finance professional within the UK and Irish operations, providing accurate financial information, commercial insight and strategic support to the Managing Director whilst ensuring alignment with Group policies and reporting requirements. Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Reporting Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting analysis. Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes. Produce financial reports, KPIs and forecasts for local management and Group Finance. Maintain integrity of the general ledger and financial records. Deliver balance sheet reconciliations and ensure robust financial controls. Coordinate annual statutory accounts and audit requirements. Budgeting & Forecasting Lead the annual budgeting process. Prepare rolling forecasts and cash flow projections. Monitor performance against budget and identify risks and opportunities. Provide actionable financial analysis to support business decisions. Business Partnering Support the Managing Director and management team with financial insight and decision-making. Analyse profitability by customer, product range and distribution channel. Challenge costs and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements. Evaluate business cases and investment proposals. Group Reporting & Head Office Liaison Act as the primary finance contact between the UK and Irish businesses and the Group Finance team. Prepare and submit monthly Group reporting packs within agreed deadlines. Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and procedures. Support Group reporting requirements, including consolidation requests and ad hoc analysis. Participate in regular finance reviews and meetings with Head Office. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management Manage cash flow and liquidity requirements. Monitor debtor and creditor performance. Optimise working capital and inventory management. Oversee banking relationships and treasury activities. Compliance & Governance Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards, tax regulations and statutory requirements. Manage VAT, Corporation Tax and PAYE compliance processes. Maintain a strong internal control environment. Support risk management and business continuity planning. Systems & Process Improvement Drive improvements in financial systems and reporting processes. Support ERP and business system developments. Enhance reporting automation and data quality. Implement financial controls and process efficiencies. Leverage AI technologies and system improvements to automate routine finance activities, increase process efficiency, enhance reporting quality, and support scalable business growth. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Timeliness and accuracy of monthly reporting. Cash flow management and working capital performance. Compliance with Group reporting deadlines. Audit outcomes and control effectiveness. Quality of financial support provided to business management. Finance process efficiency and continuous improvement achievements. Person Specification Essential Qualifications Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Strong technical accounting knowledge. Essential Experience Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior finance role. Experience within an SME environment. Experience in sales, distribution, wholesale or supply chain businesses. Monthly management reporting and budgeting experience. Experience working with international parent companies or multinational organisations. Proven experience managing audits and statutory compliance. Essential Skills Strong financial and commercial acumen. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Advanced Excel and financial systems capability. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on. Effective relationship-building across different cultures and geographies. Strong organisational and project management abilities. Desirable Experience Experience reporting to a Nordic or European parent company. Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Business Central, IFS or similar. Exposure to inventory-based businesses. Knowledge of transfer pricing and intercompany accounting. INDAB
Sep 09, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Financial Controller Location: Bury Salary: 65,000 to 75,000 + Bonus scheme up to 40% of annual salary + access to private healthcare scheme Overview: The Financial Controller is responsible for the financial management, control, reporting and compliance of the UK and Irish businesses. The role will act as the lead finance professional within the UK and Irish operations, providing accurate financial information, commercial insight and strategic support to the Managing Director whilst ensuring alignment with Group policies and reporting requirements. Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Reporting Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting analysis. Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes. Produce financial reports, KPIs and forecasts for local management and Group Finance. Maintain integrity of the general ledger and financial records. Deliver balance sheet reconciliations and ensure robust financial controls. Coordinate annual statutory accounts and audit requirements. Budgeting & Forecasting Lead the annual budgeting process. Prepare rolling forecasts and cash flow projections. Monitor performance against budget and identify risks and opportunities. Provide actionable financial analysis to support business decisions. Business Partnering Support the Managing Director and management team with financial insight and decision-making. Analyse profitability by customer, product range and distribution channel. Challenge costs and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements. Evaluate business cases and investment proposals. Group Reporting & Head Office Liaison Act as the primary finance contact between the UK and Irish businesses and the Group Finance team. Prepare and submit monthly Group reporting packs within agreed deadlines. Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and procedures. Support Group reporting requirements, including consolidation requests and ad hoc analysis. Participate in regular finance reviews and meetings with Head Office. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management Manage cash flow and liquidity requirements. Monitor debtor and creditor performance. Optimise working capital and inventory management. Oversee banking relationships and treasury activities. Compliance & Governance Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards, tax regulations and statutory requirements. Manage VAT, Corporation Tax and PAYE compliance processes. Maintain a strong internal control environment. Support risk management and business continuity planning. Systems & Process Improvement Drive improvements in financial systems and reporting processes. Support ERP and business system developments. Enhance reporting automation and data quality. Implement financial controls and process efficiencies. Leverage AI technologies and system improvements to automate routine finance activities, increase process efficiency, enhance reporting quality, and support scalable business growth. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Timeliness and accuracy of monthly reporting. Cash flow management and working capital performance. Compliance with Group reporting deadlines. Audit outcomes and control effectiveness. Quality of financial support provided to business management. Finance process efficiency and continuous improvement achievements. Person Specification Essential Qualifications Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Strong technical accounting knowledge. Essential Experience Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior finance role. Experience within an SME environment. Experience in sales, distribution, wholesale or supply chain businesses. Monthly management reporting and budgeting experience. Experience working with international parent companies or multinational organisations. Proven experience managing audits and statutory compliance. Essential Skills Strong financial and commercial acumen. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Advanced Excel and financial systems capability. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on. Effective relationship-building across different cultures and geographies. Strong organisational and project management abilities. Desirable Experience Experience reporting to a Nordic or European parent company. Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Business Central, IFS or similar. Exposure to inventory-based businesses. Knowledge of transfer pricing and intercompany accounting. INDAB
