We are currently recruiting a Senior Account Manager. Working Hours - Monday to Thursday 8am to 4.45pm, Friday 8am to 12.30pm. Purpose of role and accountabilities: At Gardner, client relationships are our top Priority. The ideal candidate will need to have experience as an Account manager and exceptional customer service. We are looking for a dedicated and personable manager to act as the main point of contact for a senior client with the assistance of a direct report. Ensures that Delivery Performance is maintained at a World Class level of performance for all customers To develop a Customer Relationship Management strategy and business plans which support the business To provide a focal point for the customer within the business identified contracts and to optimise the working relationship with the customer, through regular meetings, telephone contact and formal reporting. Ensuring customer satisfaction and 98% OTIF delivery Conduct regular performance and forecasting reviews with the customers for dissemination into the SIOP and ERP systems Ensure all Sales Orders are loaded, checked and verified Maintain, improve and stabilise the Customer demand signals into the Gardner Group To maintain Sales order integrity via Paragon/customer order book, updating where required and notifying customer of any delivery date/quantity changes. Ensuring contract review procedure is followed (through liaison with relevant departments ref quote, contract review checklist (GMF3021) for any orders received – both for electronic and manual purchase orders. Populating customer progressing sheet (ie YM26/Senior Critical List etc) with promise dates/comments and returning to customer in timely fashion. Ideally will have a strong track record Tier 1 Aerospace Suppliers Manage and develop Personal Development Plans for direct reports To generate visual business metric, which enable business performance to be tracked on a regular basis and targets achieved Continually review all aspects of the operation so that methods, procedures and efficiency can be improved Create and maintain an innovative environment that encourages employee participation through continuous improvement, raising quality and effective team working, sharing best practice where possible Develop an "Early Warning System" for issues that could affect GAEs ability to supply parts to its' customer base To work within cross functional teams to support business development, growth and improvement projects as required To lead by example and ensure appropriate standard of behaviour and conduct are maintained within the business in line with company policies Any other duties within your capabilities as requested by the Gardner Senior Management Team Core skills/attributes needed: - Extensive knowledge of production processes and Customer Relationship Management preferably within the aerospace or automotive industry or similar - Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings and aerospace specifications - First class leadership and motivational skills. - Problem analysis and decision making - Strong customer focus combined with business development skills/ commercial awareness - Can coach and mentor, and lead by example - Be an excellent communicator with good negotiation skills - Resilience and tenacity - Willing to travel across the Gardner sites as required - Ability to work under pressure, as part of a team but often on their own initiative - MRP management - Lead Time Analysis - Capacity Management, development and introduction - Problem Solving