Account Strategist

About Us

The Research Council is a leading organization in the field of food manufacturing, dedicated to creating innovative products that meet the needs of our customers. We are committed to excellence in all aspects of our business, from product development to production and distribution.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as an Account Strategist. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining production plans, updating date sheets, and collecting and assessing information about finished goods storage and sales demand. You will also be responsible for preparing reports on production performance and site achievement, troubleshooting problems that occur during production, and determining customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain production plan template with correct product information – Product code, allergen, planning speed and labour
• Update date sheets with correct information
• Collect and assess information about Finished Good storage off site vs sales demand and forecast
• Prepare reports about production performance and site achievement
• Troubleshoot problems that occur during production, including staff shortages and machinery malfunctions
• Determine customer requirements
• Liaise with NPD regarding trials and product launches
• Forward planning – looking at forecasts & capacity for the next week/month/quarter
• Track, arrange and liaise with the Transport functions to ensure maximisation of trailers and that they are planned in a timely manner to meet customer demand

Requirements

• Food manufacturing experience within an FMCG environment
• HACCP / Food Safety Training/basic knowledge
• Planning, organisation and project management
• Communicating at different levels of seniority
• Identifying solutions
• Good level of Excel knowledge/experience
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
• Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
• Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
• Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount

What We Offer

The Research Council offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, and generous paid time off. We also offer opportunities for professional development and growth, as well as a dynamic and supportive work environment.