We are looking to attract a Commercial Manager for a very busy distribution company in the Bedford area. The ideal candidate will come from an distribution / engineering background.
Main Responsibility
• Monitor the key components of the ROI on a monthly basis using the SOP and identify areas for improvement
• Regularly review all local costs against previous years and understand why specific costs have increased or decreased
• Be able to clearly explain the aged stock reserve formula and ensure commercially sound reasoning is behind any slow-moving stock
• Actively manage all local non-material purchases and employee expenses, countersigning all associated purchase orders and forms
• Be able to use your understanding of the financial aspects of the depot to implement change where required
• Measure all areas of the depots activities and implement strategies to urgently return underperforming areas to required levels of performance. You will actively manage all company stock, assets and property
• Implement set procedures for all aspects of stock control and management
• Ensure all fixed assets and capital items are correctly recorded and their costs, usage and remaining useful life are monitored and understood
• Create a programme of replacement and/or addition of all local capital equipment
• Be able to properly complete a capital request form with supporting documentation • Ensure build...