Careers & Culture

Bradburys are recruiting for a Data / Business analyst working within the Finance Team. 

Responsibilities

The Business / Data Analyst will be responsible for collating, reviewing and presenting information to assist management in decision making in order to:

• Improve sales and increase margins; and
• Drive efficiencies and cost savings throughout the business.
• The role will include working with the staff at all levels across the departments in a range of projects to increase both productivity and profitability.
• Detailed Duties and Responsibilities:
• Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into a summary format that enables management to make decisions.
• Proactively communicate and collaborate to analyse information needs and functional requirements and deliver the results as needed.
• Work closely with the operational / commercial team

Operational                                                          Commercial

• Review staffing levels per line; Promotions review and analysis;
• Review of operational costs and efficiencies; New product launch review;
• Review of transport costs; De-list review;
• Stock review and SAR analysis; Sales & margin trends analysis;
• Budget v cost analysis; Product costings
• Bill of materials review

Essential Skills & qualifications

• Work independently with users to define concepts and drive efficiencies under the direction of department heads.
• Challenge business units on their assumptions of how they will successfully execute their plans.
• Strong analytical and product management skills required, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally.
• Skills & Experience:
• Project management experience
• Proven business/data analysis skills
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a BA/DA role
• Excellent Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail & Organisational skills
• Knowledge of SQL, VBA, Microsoft Visual Studio
• Experience within a manufacturing business

Applications to Jane Marfleet by e-mail with current CV

jane.marfleet@bradburyscheese.co.uk

Closing date 23^rd August 2024

This role will be advertised internally & externally

Bradburys is a leading UK food business and has been providing quality cheese to consumers, sourced from regions of the United Kingdom and around the globe, and is very highly regarded amongst the retail and foodservice community. The key to our success can be attributed to the winning combination of industry knowledge and experience over our 140 year history coupled with continuous innovation to meet future customer trends and demands. 

Purpose of the Role 

Manage and oversee the Health & Safety of the site. The application of occupational health and safety measures across an organization. This includes conducting risk assessments and safety inspections, creating and disseminating health and safety guidelines, and training employees and management on compliance practices. Additionally, Safety Manager are responsible for investigating incidents to establish causes and preventive measures. They also ensure that all safety operations comply with local, HSE regulations.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing health and safety plans.
• Review and updating existing policies
• Enforcing policies and evaluating practices to ensure compliance with legal guidelines and preventative measures.
• Advise and instruct on various safety related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc)
• Conduct risk assessments and enforce preventative measures.
• Conducting training sessions and monitoring compliance.
• Recording, investigating accidents and providing recommendations for improvement. Involvement with insurance for health and safety.
• Overseeing risk assessments, safety inspections, and training employees on compliance practices.
• Initiate premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g., not using protective equipment)
• Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances etc.
• Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy.
• Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to Board/SMT.
• Manage H&S Budget
• Enhancing health and safety culture in the organisation
• Supporting, guiding H&S for our other sites for Shirevale & NCC 

Competencies Required

• NEBOSH Certificate
• Strong management knowledge of H&S
• Ability to multitask a number of key projects at any one time
• Strong influencer who can clearly communicate key points both internally and externally
• Commercial awareness
• Work well within a team
• Strong presentation skills in both writing and presenting
• Investigations of Incidents/Accidents

holly.mellor@bradburyscheese.co.uk

Closing Date 23^rd August 2024

Bradburys cheese is a leading UK food business based in Buxton Derbyshire. We have been providing quality cheese to consumers, sourced from regions of the United Kingdom and around the globe, and are very highly regarded amongst the retail and foodservice community. The key to our success can be attributed to the winning combination of industry knowledge and experience coupled with continuous innovation to meet future customer trends and demands.

We have an exciting vacancy within our Sales team for the role of Account Co-ordinator predominantly within the retail team. The successful candidate will be responsible for helping manage customer accounts within the sales team alongside the account managers. The role will see you working cross functionally across the business, developing projects and customers across the retail sector. The ideal candidate will need to be organised, self-motivated and have the ability to multitask on a daily basis with a high attention to detail.

The role Key responsibilities:

• Sales administration including new line forms internally and for customers, promotional forms and general business administration.
• Using Company systems such as Syspro and PLM to drive tasks and activities
• Managing and preparing sample requirements including booking out, production trials, mock ups, presentation and administration, sample submission forms and couriers.
• Support customer on site visits and to prepare for external customer meetings/events and be able to attend these and contribute effectively where appropriate.
• Proactively raises and resolves problems and issues
• Ensuring all relevant paperwork and administration are completed to Bradburys procedures.
• Assist with Management of costings alongside Finance, understanding the key importance of margin.
• Project management alongside the Account Manager, ensuring successful running from start to finish.
• Ensure an effective working relationship is maintained with all key internal stakeholders, with a focus on communication.
• Work alongside Account Manager and Supply Chain to track and analyse sales figures.
• Provide marketing support when necessary 

The Candidate:

• Customer facing skills – communication, confidence, ability to listen
• Identifies key tasks, current priorities and opportunities in conjunction with Account Manager
• Takes a proactive approach to develop customer relations
• Works closely with new and existing customers to contribute to profitable business
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively daily
• Good Communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Proven IT skills (Powerpoint, Excel)
• Self-motivated, with good problem solving skills
• Goal oriented with the ability to achieve targets and timescales.
• Tenacious and tough minded
• Passion and enthusiasm for doing a great job
• Strong planning and organizational skills

Ideal but not essential:

• Previous retail experience
• Previous FMCG / Food industry experience
• Creativity skills
• Flexible working to accommodate customers
• Willingness to travel if required

Bradburys Benefits: 

• Flexible working hours / Hybrid working (office & home)
• 25 days Holidays + Bank holidays
• Monthly Wellness Day
• Bradburys Benefits discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym memberships discount

Creating the Future 

If you wish to apply and feel you have the necessary skills, please send your CV to holly.mellor@bradburyscheese.co.uk

Bradbury’s is a leading UK food business and has been providing quality cheese to consumers, sourced from regions of the United Kingdom and around the globe, and is very highly regarded amongst the retail and foodservice community. The key to our success can be attributed to the winning combination of industry knowledge and experience coupled with continuous innovation to meet future customer trends and demands.

We are recruiting for a Head of Procurement

With over 120 suppliers including our own artisan cheese making facilities you are faced with many cultural differences therefore you need tenacity, sensitivity and stamina to achieve your challenging goals.

We’re looking for a leader with tenacity, personal drive, and a shared ambition to challenge the status quo and deliver growth, to join our senior team

Job Description

• Establish and maintain measurable performance metrics for all levels of procurement activities, including supplier performance, purchase order placement and material shortage elimination.
• Accountable for day-to-day procurement activities ensuring customers’ needs are delivered in budget and within our agreed supplier SLA requirements.
• Managing and oversee supplier relationships reviews and visits, negotiating mutually beneficial outcomes (and contracts) and establishing and nurturing strategic partnership relationships where appropriate
• As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contribute to the development of Bradburys strategic direction
• Set a high standard of team management including objective setting and personal development plans to support the company appraisal process.
• Directly responsible for sourcing packaging and Ingredients, negotiating and placing of contracts with suppliers within budget
• Providing the business with up-to-date market and product information to enable informed business decisions to be formulated
• Communicate with suppliers when escalated from supply chain where problems are encountered with regards to delayed deliveries and quality issues
• Liaise with technical department with regards to investigating and take corrective action if purchased materials do not meet specified requirements.
• Identify and suggest new suppliers to the Company. Ensure a thorough and comprehensive vetting process is undertaken
• Reduce stock write offs to agreed minimum yearly level in liaison with supply chain department
• Ensure all purchases fully comply with legislative and Company Health and Safety
• Manage supplier relationships, using supplier performance management tools,
• Undertake visits to existing and new suppliers when required

Essential Skills & qualifications

CIPS

Strong leadership abilities to inspire and guide the procurement team.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers.

Strategic thinking and decision-making to develop procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.

Effective delegation and time management to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Applications to Jane Marfleet by e-mail with current CV

Jane.marfleet@bradburyscheese.co.uk

This role will be advertised internally and externally