Description
Selecta is the largest provider of unattended self-serve coffee and convenience food in Europe, leading the way in vending solutions and specialist coffee services. We are hiring a Operational Planner to join our team and manage and control all aspects of the route planning functions to ensure customer sites and machines are visited in the most efficient manner to maximise sales potential, whilst at all times adhering to company policy and practice. This will assist in driving the business value in delivering the Operational Excellence strategy.
About Selecta
Selecta operates across 16 countries within Europe, serving 12 million people every day. Within the UK we deliver a national service, relied on and trusted by circa 3,500 businesses to serve tasty beverages and snacks at a variety of locations from workplaces to schools, universities and hospitals and everywhere in-between.
Responsibilities
* Create, manage and review Mobile Merchandisers routes to optimise site visit effectiveness daily to provide quality assurance to our service.
* Data management on routes, active headcount, assets and consumption per region.
* Advise and recommend changes to the execution and/or efficiency of routes to mitigate the cost of delivery and quality of the service provided to our stakeholders.
* Ensure all routes have a cash-up planned to maximise cashflow whilst maintaining that visits are planned to maximise stock availability for our clientele.
* Identify signs that a route or duty is not appropriate and take action; engaging with Selecta’s key stakeholders including internal, clients or suppliers to fully benefit from the delivered products and services to retain integrity.
* Reduce the company’s risk by managing H&S practices and promote good practice across the business.
* Lead within the parameters of clientele and regions whilst falling within projected cost, risk factors and agreed contract with clients to align with Selecta’s strategies.
* Make certain the delivery collaborates effectively with wider stakeholders both internally and externally by regularly communicating with impacted departments and actively seeking solutions.
* Ensure that the management of your responsibilities are continuously aligned to our principles.
Requirements
* The ability to think strategically, pragmatically, and positively about client services, challenges collaborating with multiple internal and external stakeholders to problem-solve effectively for the benefit of Selecta.
* Broad experience in IT with extensive experience in establishing and delivering route planning relief.
* Self-certainty, integrity and motivation, combined with the ability to meet deadlines through prioritising and organising Selecta strategies.
* Excellent communication skills, being able to take on feedback on route plans and ability to challenge when needed.
* Strong Excel and PowerPoint capabilities
* Enthusiastic, team player with a drive to get hands on and ‘stuck in’ to the One Selecta principles
Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK permanently. Please apply for consideration- we look forward to reviewing your CV.
In line with the Immigration, Nationality and Asylum Act, all applicants will be expected to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK if invited to interview. Selecta UK recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce and we therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.
Benefits
* 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
* Life assurance equivalent to 2x your yearly salary
* Five weeks of occupational paid sick leave for added security
* Extended leave policy for greater flexibility
* Free parking at our Head Office and other depot locations
* Unlimited coffee and tea to keep you refreshed
* Clear career progression paths with development opportunities
* Strong leadership support to help you thrive
* Employee recognition scheme to celebrate your contributions
* Mental health and wellbeing support, including access to mental health first aiders
* Pension Scheme defined contributions up to 8%