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Dunns Food and Drinks Ltd

Business Efficiency Project Graduate

17 Application(s) to date

Undergraduate Degree, Postgraduate Degree

Closing Date:
31/07/2016
Skill:
Sales and buying
Region:
Lanarkshire
Salary
£20,000
Length:
12 months
Ref code
SHZGWYDKBW

Placement summary

Dunns Food and Drinks Ltd is a growing family business which has been in existence since 1875. We have identified the need to review our procurement practices with the aim of streamlining our processes. This will be a 12 month project and will suit a graduate with a business-related degree, although we are happy to receive applications from any graduate who possesses the key qualities required to deliver the project successfully.

Job description

Project Description

We have identified that within our buying department, there is a lack of innovation in particular categories and there is now a need to review processes. Our immediate focus will consider improvements in our Craft Beer / Craft Sector.

The project will be conducted in 4 phases:

Quarter 1 - Induction company/ IT and Buying department

Quarter 2 - Growing market awareness

Quarter 3 - Stock management- replenishment, new listings and de-lists

Quarter 4 - Compile a report of findings and recommendations for the category strategy moving into year 2

Placement Objectives

This project is aimed at helping to improve the connections between the developing markets and our buying patterns by having a better understanding of our systems and processes as well as the needs of our customers.

Role Description

Main Tasks:

  • Daily stock checks and stock orders with the controllers
  • Attend supplier meetings with the buyers and present minutes from the meeting
  • Work alongside marketing colleagues on sector specific promotions
  • Conduct relevant market research using a variety of resources, including product literature and digital media
  • Participate in trade accompaniments with Sales Team

Qualifications

Ideally, you will have at least a 2:1 Honours or a Postgraduate degree

Skills / Experience

Essential Skills

  • Enthusiastic and committed attitude
  • Excellent numeracy skills
  • Competent user of all common IT applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Outstanding communication skills across all levels of the business
  • Project management capability
  • Established personal management skills

Desirable Skills

  • Appreciation for what is required to be a success in the Food and Drinks sector

Benefits

Company benefits

  • 28 days holiday per annum
  • Staff discount of all non alcohol items
  • Auto enrolment pension   

Placement benefits

As part of the ScotGrad Graduate Placement Programme, you may have access to a tailored graduate business skills training course. ScotGrad placements also offer a unique opportunity to connect with a vast network of graduates and ScotGrad alumni. All graduates appointed through the programme are encouraged to make use of the ScotGrad LinkedIn group to communicate with other ScotGrad participants, learn about any professional development opportunities and build up a professional network.

Additional information

Blantyre

15th August

5th September 2016

Company information

Dunns Food and Drinks Ltd is a family business which has been established since 1875 and employs 110 staff. We are a Food and Drinks wholesaler serving the food and drinks sector. We also have soft drink brands which are listed in every independent cash and carry, delivered wholesaler and 2 multiples in Scotland 

Food and Drink

Company website: www.dunnsfoodanddrinks.co.uk