Total 8 job vacancies by Unipart Group

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Stock Controller

Magna Park Central

Shift: AM – 06:00-14:30

£27,040 per annum, plus 22 days rising holiday, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and
flexible benefits scheme



About the Job



In this role you will take an active part in the sustainment and continuous improvement of stock integrity control measures by
carrying out daily physical inventory tasks, stock investigation and reporting on stock variances.



Here at Unipart we don’t just have a way of working, we have The Unipart Way. It allows everyone in our team to pursue their own
personal and professional goals to a world class level, through Unipart's ‘From Gate to Great’ training and development program.



As a Stock Controller you will manage all aspects of stock control, ensuring a range of daily tasks are completed and implement,
follow, and maintain robust stock control processes.



As part of your key responsibilities you’ll:

* Deliver the physical inventory plan by performing cycle counts on daily basis
* Report on and investigate stock adjustments
* Ensure that a standard approach to investigations is maintained using internal tools and techniques
* Maintain high levels of Health and Safety awareness and report any areas of concern immediately
* Analyse data and subsequently investigate
* Ensure stock controls are adequate and robustly followed by all areas of the operation
* Support the Team Leader in ensuring KPIs are consistently achieved
* Perform stock counts to support client’s requirements



About You



We’d love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you’d be able to perform well in this
role!

* Team player with ability to work on own initiative
* MS Excel skills
* Ability to deliver to targets and timescales
* High levels of PC literacy including experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or Stock/Inventory management
systems is desirable and an ability to learn new systems





Our recruitment and selection process has been developed to ensure that it is consistent, fair and provides equality of
opportunity - all selection decisions are based solely on technical and behavioural competencies. We do not discriminate on the
grounds of race, colour, or nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or
civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, religion or belief, age or any other current or future protected
characteristic as defined in the current Equality Act of England and Wales. As an organisation we also promote an environment
which encourages diversity of characteristics and thought, where you feel included, safe and confident to be the best version of
yourself and do your best work every day.

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Warehouse Systems Manager

Appleby Magna (DE12 8AA)

£65,000 plus car / car allowance, 33 days holiday, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and
flexible benefits scheme

About the Job

Relationships mean everything to us, and this one is particularly special. You’ll have an important part to play in automotive
success that spans nearly 50 years. Unipart Logistics (UL) is running the new, custom-built Jaguar Land Rover Global Parts
Logistics Centre at Appleby Magna in Leicestershire. The operation is housed at Jaguar Land Rover’s new Mercia Park campus, one
of the largest UK warehouse developments for a single customer.

As our Warehouse Systems Manager you will play a critical role in implementing and maintaining the Warehouse Management System
within our warehouse. You’ll serve as the lead for the systems team on-site, bridging the gap between business requirements and
IT solutions. Your expertise will be essential in managing incidents, co-ordinating UAT, and providing guidance to optimal system
usage by the operation.

As part of your key responsibilities you’ll look after:

* Change Implementation: Lead the implementation of Systems change within our warehouse facility, ensuring seamless integration
and alignment with business processes
* Business-IT Liaison: Act as the Senior point of contact between business stakeholders and the IT team, translating business
needs into technical requirements
* Opportunity Identification: Collaborate with business units to identify areas for improvement through system changes and
process enhancements
* Complex Change Design: Work closely with IT teams to design and implement complex changes to the Warehouse Management System
* Incident Management: Provide leadership and management to ensure Incidents are resolved in a timely manner with limited impact
to the Operation
* System Optimization: Advise business users on best practices for utilising the WMS effectively
* System Health: Active monitoring of critical System processes and timely resolution of issues identified




About You

We’d love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you’d be able to perform well in this
role!

* WMS Expertise: In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with the design, implementation and usage of Warehouse Management
Systems. Our system is SAP EWM but would welcome experience in JDA, Manhattan and other WMS providers
* Warehouse Management: Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics processes
* Change Management: Proficiency in managing complex system changes and enhancements
* Problem-Solving: Analytical mind-set with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
* Communication: Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and convey technical concepts to
non-technical stakeholders
* Project Management: Experience in leading system implementation projects



Our recruitment and selection process has been developed to ensure that it is consistent, fair and provides equality of
opportunity - all selection decisions are based solely on technical and behavioural competencies. We do not discriminate on the
grounds of race, colour, or nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or
civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, religion or belief, age or any other current or future protected
characteristic as defined in the current Equality Act of England and Wales. As an organisation we also promote an environment
which encourages diversity of characteristics and thought, where you feel included, safe and confident to be the best version of
yourself and do your best work every day.

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Service Delivery Manager

Magna Park

£40,000 per annum, 25 days rising holiday, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible
benefits scheme



About the Job



Relationships mean everything to us, and this one is particularly special. You’ll have an important part to play ensuring
customer satisfaction in managing the transport services for the final mile operations within the distribution services.



Here at Unipart we don’t just have a way of working, we have The Unipart Way. It allows everyone in our team to pursue their own
personal and professional goals to a world class level, through Unipart's ‘From Gate to Great’ training and development program.



As Carrier Service Delivery Manager you will develop effective relationships with both carriers and customers to advance the
provision of transport management services for the customer.



As part of your key responsibilities you’ll:

* Ensure there is a mechanism in place to measure OTIF on a monthly basis - including overall OTIF and FTHR
* Understand customer KPI targets and setting performance measurements for carriers
* Manage carriers to the KPI measures in place and implement corrective actions when necessary
* Provide information to the finance team to support the budgeting process, managing to the agreed budget of the transport
services on behalf of the client
* Act as a point of escalation for issues that arise in the management of transport services
* Work closely with MPC, understand and approve outbound delivery plans, and liaise with carriers direct to ensure collections
are pulled on time
* Apply continuous improvement methodology in the transport management operations to deliver service and cost improvement
* Look for growth opportunities with the customer



About You



We’d love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you’d be able to perform well in this
role!

* An understanding of Transport and/or Distribution
* Excellent Customer Services skills supported by good commercial understanding
* Strong team player
* Experience of managing suppliers/carriers to KPI measure



Our recruitment and selection process has been developed to ensure that it is consistent, fair and provides equality of
opportunity - all selection decisions are based solely on technical and behavioural competencies. We do not discriminate on the
grounds of race, colour, or nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or
civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, religion or belief, age or any other current or future protected
characteristic as defined in the current Equality Act of England and Wales. As an organisation we also promote an environment
which encourages diversity of characteristics and thought, where you feel included, safe and confident to be the best version of
yourself and do your best work every day.

Job Advert

Customer Engagement Manager

Magna Park, Lutterworth

£55,000 plus car / car allowance, 33 days holiday, pension, bonus, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing
support, and flexible benefits scheme




About the Job




As a Customer Engagement Manager at Unipart Logistics you will play a key part in supporting and developing customer
relationships. You will work in conjunction with the Operations Director / Contract General Manager to support and coordinate
relevant functions of the business to meet the agreed customer Joint Vision.




As part of your key responsibilities you’ll:

* Implement and sustain the Customer Engagement System including development of the strategic account plan and management of the
various governance processes that ensures the overall experience of the customer and their customers are met and exceeded
throughout the contract and beyond
* Support the customer to maintain competitive advantage through its operations and services in the short, medium and long term
* Understand at a strategic level the customers business and its potential challenges and opportunities, and so further
strengthening the relationship and validating the client’s perception of the value provided by UL
* Identify initiatives, re-engineering, deployment of new products or implementation of specific projects that enhance the
service offerings to the customer and so maximise efficiency and improve the overall customer experience, doing so with our
Supply Chain Engineering team, Business Development and other Unipart Logistics / Group departments
* Lead and encourage the development of key relationships throughout the account team so that UL are able to build value adding
relationships with relevant Stakeholders including Operations and BU Directors and other UL Executives, where appropriate
* Lead and engender a culture of open communication, personal responsibility and accountability in all those employed across the
account
* Co-ordinate all renewal activity to ensure successful retention of customer contracts at expected levels of profitability
* Support the Operations Director and General Management team to drive improvements in revenue and profit by; identifying ways in
which our current customer business can be expanded in scope; managing continuous improvement activities to deliver gain share
targets; and ensuring contract compliance and current contract levers are used to maximise margin quality wherever possible and
where necessary renegotiating contract rates/pricing.
* Ensure new business and other Unipart Group cross selling opportunities that fall outside of the scope of our current contracts
are thoroughly explored with the customer and when required inviting into the discussion our business development colleagues /
other Unipart Group colleagues to take those potential opportunities forwards into winning new business
* Ensure plans to maintain profitability through the life of the contract whilst meeting the client’s needs to reduce costs,
leading the optimisation of mutual financial benefit through innovation and driving continuous improvement
* Ensure the delivery of the service for the customer exceeds expectations and underpinned with robust and effective working
relationships
* Work with the appropriate teams to ensure robust IT systems and infrastructure requirements are maintained and developed in
line with the customer’s requirements
* Use best in class tools and methodologies to support excellent customer relationships, putting the account plan at the heart of
what we do and ensuring that real value is derived from all of the formal processes that support customer engagement – the
business review cycle (MBR’s ,QBR’s , ASR’s) CRM and KPI reporting, customer experience measurement etc




About You




We’d love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you’d be able to perform well in this
role!

* Able to interact at senior level with a high degree of impact and credibility
* Able to build and develop relationships across all levels and functions and have experience of working with customers /
stakeholders at a strategic level
* Have the ability to think and manage in dual timeframes – ensuring that the right decisions for today don’t compromise the
right decisions for the future
* Strong strategic and planning skills, underpinned by a bias towards action and execution
* Experience of developing and delivering commercially successful account growth with responsibility for negotiations
* Knowledge of End to End Supply Chain process ability to identify potential value streams (desirable)
* Understanding of the principles of continuous improvement or lean methodologies (desirable)
* Previous experience within an environment with a high degree of constant organisational change (desirable)




Our recruitment and selection process has been developed to ensure that it is consistent, fair and provides equality of
opportunity - all selection decisions are based solely on technical and behavioural competencies. We do not discriminate on the
grounds of race, colour, or nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or
civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, religion or belief, age or any other current or future protected
characteristic as defined in the current Equality Act of England and Wales. As an organisation we also promote an environment
which encourages diversity of characteristics and thought, where you feel included, safe and confident to be the best version of
yourself and do your best work every day.

Job Advert

Head of Stock, Quality and Material Flow

Mercia Park, Appleby Magna

£80,000 per annum, plus car / car allowance, 33 days holiday, pension, bonus, life assurance, employee assistance programme,
wellbeing support, and flexible benefits scheme



About the Job

As Head of Stock Quality and Material Flow, you will be responsible for all elements of stock and space management within the new
Mercia warehouses. You will lead site stock teams and support the operation in meeting and exceeding our KPIs in order to drive
world class service to our customers through the implementation of Unipart logistics stock excellence and storage principles. You
will provide subject matter expertise to support the business in reducing stock risk through a period of transformation.



As part of your key responsibilities you’ll:

* Lead site stock teams to ensure stock risks on site are effectively mitigated
* Ensure risks are managed and mitigated through projects and process improvements
* Identify and deliver initiatives that reduce costs and/or improve the customer experience through greater stock control and
accuracy.
* Ensure clear and auditable stock processes are in place at all sites, financial and commercial
* Drive the stock performance within tolerance and ensure costs are controlled and mitigated
* Ensure all potential risks are identified, addressed and communicated appropriately to operational standards
* Be accountable for performance of Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators
* Provide effective comms, updates and escalations as required up to director level.
* Be responsible for effective two-way communication processes with team, customer and clients
* Ensure reporting of performance is clear, adds value, delivers insight and meets both internal and external customer
requirements.
* Identify trends, risks and concerns from data output to drive the appropriate focus and support – driving appropriate
recommendations and decisions therein
* Ensure stock file management and integrity is maintained and operates in a robust manner that delivers the effective and
efficient management of the stock file process across the site
* Provide capacity to support UL (and others) should the request arise, through a consultancy methodology and best practice
framework integrated partnership



About You



We’d love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you’d be able to perform well in this
role!

* Analytical, Good MS Excel skills (incl. PivotTables & VLookups)
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Supplier and Inventory Management
* An understanding of WMS
* Proven experience of adapting to programmes of change
* Adapts to unexpected events and continues to deliver agreed plans and objectives.
* Resilient and calm under pressure.
* Proven track record of effectively managing a team, with excellent leadership skills
* Demonstrable knowledge of delivering against KPI’s
* Stock Management and stock integrity
* Presentation Skills
* Work well in a team and good leadership skills
* Ability to work to targets and timescales
* Good written and verbal communication skills at all levels.
* Ability to cope with the demands of a fast moving and ever changing set of priorites,
* Working in a confidential environment
* Assertive and possesses an ability to influence





Our recruitment and selection process has been developed to ensure that it is consistent, fair and provides equality of
opportunity - all selection decisions are based solely on technical and behavioural competencies. We do not discriminate on the
grounds of race, colour, or nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or
civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, religion or belief, age or any other current or future protected
characteristic as defined in the current Equality Act of England and Wales. As an organisation we also promote an environment
which encourages diversity of characteristics and thought, where you feel included, safe and confident to be the best version of
yourself and do your best work every day.

Job Advert

Operations Manager

Magna Park Central

£39,750 per annum, 33 days rising holiday, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible
benefits scheme



About the Job

Relationships mean everything to us, and this one is particularly special. We’re a fast paced business, always delivering amazing
quality and results for our customers, and this warehouse location is no exception. You’ll have an important part to play
planning, co-ordinating, supervising and reporting the operational activities.




We don’t just have a way of working, we have The Unipart Way. It allows everyone in our team to pursue their own personal and
professional goals to a world class level. You’ll have a key role to play in helping your team go ‘From Gate to Great’, and all
the opportunities that go with it.




As Operations Manager you’ll provide effective leadership, communication, training and development supporting your team to achieve
their goals through continuous improvement, quality and attention to detail.




As part of your key responsibilities you’ll:

* Plan, manage and adjust staffing levels to meet operational requirements.
* Direct the daily activity to ensure a safe, secure, clean and fair work environment for team members
* Deliver team member performance reviews, development, and succession planning as appropriate, and carry out recruitment and
selection activity
* Facilitate effective communication and drive engagement
* Manage disciplinary and grievance issues (complaints) in line with HR policy
* Ensure compliance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
* Ensure company policies are communicated, applied and enforced
* Organise and lead the focus on improved productivity levels
* Get involved with local and network project management
* Ensure the operation achieves the production and performance targets required and contributes to the achievement of service
levels
* Monitor all physical aspects of the warehouse operation during the shift and take corrective action
* Compile operational data and report on operation performance as required



About You



We’d love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you’d be able to perform well in this
role!

* Experience within a fastmoving logistics operation
* An understanding of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
* Sound understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation
* People management experience and a track record of training and motivating a team to achieve their goals
* Excellent communication skills
* Highly customer focussed and have the desire to go above and beyond for our customers each and every time
* Experience of working to and achieving targets and timescales





Our recruitment and selection process has been developed to ensure that it is consistent, fair and provides equality of
opportunity - all selection decisions are based solely on technical and behavioural competencies. We do not discriminate on the
grounds of race, colour, or nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or
civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, religion or belief, age or any other current or future protected
characteristic as defined in the current Equality Act of England and Wales. As an organisation we also promote an environment
which encourages diversity of characteristics and thought, where you feel included, safe and confident to be the best version of
yourself and do your best work every day.

Job Advert

Transport Reporting Analyst

Appleby Magna (DE12 8AA)




£29,500 plus 30 days holiday, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits
scheme.




About the Job

Relationships mean everything to us, and this one is particularly special. You’ll have an important part to play in automotive
success that spans nearly 50 years. Unipart Logistics (UL) has secured a contract to run the new, custom-built Jaguar Land Rover
Global Parts Logistics Centre at Appleby Magna in Leicestershire. The operation is housed at Jaguar Land Rover’s new Mercia Park
campus, one of the largest UK warehouse developments for a single customer. We would like you to join us now!




Here at Unipart we don’t just have a way of working, we have The Unipart Way. It allows everyone in our team to pursue their own
personal and professional goals to a world class level, through Unipart's ‘From Gate to Great’ training and development program.




As a Transport Reporting Analyst, you will develop, maintain and control the data and reporting databases covering inbound and
outbound shipments for Jaguar Land Rover, to and from Mercia Park.




As part of your key responsibilities you’ll:

* Be responsible for the timely coordination of the inbound and outbound movement of parts across the world to and from our
Mercia Park site via land, sea and air.
* Work in conjunction with the carrier, warehouse operations and transport teams to compile and ensure the timely and accurate
suite of reports for the customer on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
* Manage carrier freight movements in conjunction with the contractual SLAs and accurately report on the carrier’s performance
against those SLAs.
* Ensure compliance according to local and customs regulations/requirements.
* Identify and resolve any breach of export compliance and escalate where appropriate to Outbound Transport Manager.
* Support inbound and outbound transportation activity on-site as required, and process shipments to ensure that the expected
delivery or collection is completed as planned.




About You

We’d love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you’d be able to perform well in this
role!




* Advanced Excel ability is a must have.
* Great communication skills – verbal, aural, and written.
* Good IT skills in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
* Able to demonstrate proven experience of delivering excellent customer service and understanding customer requirements.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
* Ability to adapt and react quickly to changes and requests.
* Willingness to learn about new technologies and processes.




We are very open to flexible working patterns and part time hours - please let us know what your preference is when you apply and
we'll do our best to accommodate.




Our recruitment and selection process has been developed to ensure that it is consistent, fair and provides equality of
opportunity - all selection decisions are based solely on technical and behavioural competencies. We do not discriminate on the
grounds of race, colour, or nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or
civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, religion or belief, age or any other current or future protected
characteristic as defined in the current Equality Act of England and Wales.




As an organisation we also promote an environment which encourages diversity of characteristics and thought, where you feel
included, safe and confident to be the best version of yourself and do your best work every day.

Job Advert

Senior Systems Specialist

Appleby Magna (DE12 8AA)

£45,000 plus 33 days holiday, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits
scheme




About the Job

Relationships mean everything to us, and this one is particularly special. You’ll have an important part to play in automotive
success that spans nearly 50 years.




We don’t just have a way of working, we have The Unipart Way. It allows everyone in our team to pursue their own personal and
professional goals to a world class level, through Unipart's ‘From Gate to Great’ training and development program. We’re a fast
paced business, always delivering amazing quality and results for our customers, and this warehouse location is no exception.




As a Senior Systems Specialist you will oversee the operations and management of the warehouse system.



As part of your key responsibilities you’ll:

* Be responsible for the supervision of Warehouse System Specialists
* Work closely with IT and other stakeholders to identify and implement enhancements, upgrades and customisations to the WMS
* Leverage your expertise to troubleshoot and resolve intricate system issues, implementing effective solutions
* Coordinate training efforts, ensuring that the system specialists and other warehouse staff receive adequate training on system
updates and change




About You

We’d love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you’d be able to perform well in this
role!




* Ability to cope with demands of a fast moving and ever-changing set of priorities
* Ability to liaise with varying levels of technical staff and customers
* Adaptable and able to react quickly and effectively to changes and requests
* Work well in a team along with good leadership skills
* Extensive technical SAP ECC and EWM experience
* Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and manage own time effectively
* A proactive and solution-oriented mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement
* Great communication skills – speaking, listening, and writing
* Good IT skills in Microsoft Office and / or Google Suite



Our recruitment and selection process has been developed to ensure that it is consistent, fair and provides equality of
opportunity - all selection decisions are based solely on technical and behavioural competencies. We do not discriminate on the
grounds of race, colour, or nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or
civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, religion or belief, age or any other current or future protected
characteristic as defined in the current Equality Act of England and Wales.




As an organisation we also promote an environment which encourages diversity of characteristics and thought, where you feel
included, safe and confident to be the best version of yourself and do your best work every day.