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Job reference 327286
Cost and Efficiency Manager
Competitive salary, £5,500 car allowance or £5,000 cash equivalent, healthcare , 18% annual bonus potential, 27.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays 
A company pension scheme with highly competitive contribution rates
Permanent, Full time 
Heathrow Worldwide Distribution Centre, Slough, SL3 8AQ

 

Royal Mail International Operations is based at HWDC (Heathrow Worldwide Distribution Centre), one of the UK largest, and most efficient automated Hubs in the UK. Worldwide import and exports items are processed through HWDC, which operations 24/7 to strict customs and aviation security specifications and connects over 195 countries worldwide.

To support the operation, HWDC has a vacancy for a strategic and results-driven International Cost and Efficiency Manager to lead cost-saving initiatives and performance improvements across our international processing operations.

The role


As a key member of the International Operations team, you’ll design and implement best-in-class processes that reduce transactional costs and non-direct operational expenditure and collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to drive measurable improvements. You will:

Lead the design of enabling agreements and bonus schemes with key stakeholders including the CWU to deliver value in line with budgetary requirements.Develop and maintain performance reporting to drive results and support strategic decision-making.Provide critical management information to support the Production Control Manager and resource planning teams.Input to the operational cost mapping for all International products, overseeing the maintenance, updating with changes and new products.  Own and evolve our Cost per Format (CPF) models to influence key stakeholders and shape business planning.

Attendance - Monday to Friday, approx 07:00 - 16:00. A degree of flexibility is required to meet operational demands.

 

About you


You need to demonstrate the following skills and experience on your application:

From a logistics or distribution background with a good understanding of international operations, performance management and financial control processes.Leading and delivering large-scale change initiatives, driving measurable improvements in efficiency and cost control.Strong presentation skills and the ability to guide people with no financial background in their understanding of financial management.Lead strategic financial discussions, leveraging a strong commercial mindset and deep business acumen to influence planning and decision-making.The ability to work with trade unions, especially through major change. Experience of directing and motivating teams, managing performance and cost management.Excellent communication and relationship management skills with a proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders.Experienced in Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP financial systems.

 

Closing Date: Thursday 31st July.  Please note, this advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.

 

Extra Benefits•    Family friendly support - enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave
•    Discounts and offers - there are more than 800 offers to help you save on things like groceries, days out, holidays and your household bills*.
•    Supportive and generous company sick pay
•    Your Wellbeing - you and your family have 24/7 access to services and tools to help you get the most out of life. From your physical and mental health to financial and social support and advice. It’s free, and it’s for everyone.
*Available only to perm employees

 

Trust is the foundation of Royal Mail  We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and what a career with us entails, building trust from the start of your journey with us. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we’ll provide your interview questions in advance, so you can have your best examples ready. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people. 

 

Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.

 

We are Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

 

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