Commercial Team Leader

Position: Commercial Team Leader (Permanent)
Location: Puriton

Commercial Team Leader

Bridgwater

Up to £45,000

Flexible hours, Holidays, Pension

Do you have experience leading a team dealing with production, supply chain or logistics?

Are you comfortable with liaising with customers and dealing with enquiries?

Are you a data-driven individual with working knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office or an ERP/MRP system?

Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes is currently recruiting for a Planning Team Leader for our client in the Bridgwater area. This is a vital role within the business as you are responsible for sales orders, production schedules and outbound products.

The Role:

This is a commercial position, you will be the first point of contact for the company for customers, suppliers, and internal teams. You will lead a team of planners processing orders through the business, assessing capacity for incoming demand, and ensuring enquiries and orders are processed.

Responsibilities include:

* Manage the team handling sales orders, manufacturing orders, and expedited production orders in the ERP system.

* Track order statuses, resolve documentation issues, and respond to admin emails.

* Identify supply and purchasing issues that may impact production, communicating delays as needed.

* Support data entry, reporting, and monthly KPI tracking.

* Build strong communication and service relationships with Marketing and other departments.

* Participate in Sales and Operations calls with Global Supply Chain.

* Continuously seek efficiency improvements within the team.

* Monitor on-time delivery and production lead times.

* Perform 1 to 1’s with team members

* Assess and instigate training requirements for the team

About you:

* Ability to effectively lead a team and be a team player

* Knowledge of production processes including dispatch and product lines

* Holistic business understanding

* Experience working in a manufacturing environment

* Experienced with Microsoft Office applications

* Attention to detail

* IT Literate

* Relevant experience in a similar role

* Leadership experience

Benefits:

* Up to £45,000

* Flexi hours 37 hours per week

* early finish Friday 1pm

* 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

* Christmas factory shut now

* subsidies canteen

* up to 4% bonus etc

* Pension

* Sick pay plan

If you are interested, please call Josh Hoyle on (phone number removed) or apply online

* Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position