Role: Customer Services Exec
Location: West London
Salary: Up to £33,000
Pod Talent is excited to partner with a global luxury spirits manufacturer, seeking a skilled and relationship-driven customer service administrator to join their team in West London. This company is renowned for creating high-quality spirits, working with the finest distilleries, and distributing their products across 40 global markets. With some recent exciting acquisitions, this is the perfect time to join this growing luxury business!
In this role, you will be: - Upholding the highest level of customer service, managing any order-related queries, and monitoring the inbox - Processing customer orders, ensuring all documentation, including release orders, picking lists, weights, and quantities, are correct - Monitoring product inventory, creating weekly sales and stock reports - Communicating with B2B customers and 3PL partners to ensure a smooth and efficient process
Ideal requirements: - Experience in a similar B2B customer service role, ideally within alcoholic beverages - Strong numerical skills and attention to detail - Great communication skills and ability to multitask -Able to be in the office Monday- Friday
If this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you, apply now!
Category Buyer – Developement – Leading Global Food Business
Location: Surrey (2 Days Per Week)
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + BONUS + Package
Are you a procurement professional looking for a fast-paced role with real impact? We are looking for a Category Buyer – Development to manage multiple projects in the equipment and CAPEX procurement space . This role is key to optimizing costs, improving supplier performance, and supporting development projects within a growing, multi-market organization.
The business is a leading brand in the food service industry , operating across multiple markets with a strong presence in Europe. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and expansion, we continue to grow at a rapid pace, opening new locations and enhancing our operations. As part of a global organization, we focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences while driving operational efficiency through strategic sourcing and procurement excellence.
What You’ll Do: Lead and manage multiple projects across the equipment and CAPEX category to improve efficiency and return on investment. You will be involved from a procurement perspective in the entire process of new store openings, from mapping out new cities/countries, to acquiring land and being part of the entire fit out process. Develop and execute procurement strategies that optimize cost, quality, and payback periods . Manage key supplier relationships, ensuring strong performance and contract compliance. Partner with internal teams, including the Design Centre of Excellence , to ensure procurement aligns with commercial goals. Analyse supplier and contract performance to identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings. Contribute to the development of the long-term category strategy , integrating internal and external market factors. Support risk management initiatives by identifying potential procurement risks and developing mitigation strategies. Monitor and enforce supplier compliance with quality, financial, and operational KPIs.
What We’re Looking For: Experience in Procurement or Supply Chain with a strong analytical approach. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a complex, fast-moving environment . Experience in supplier management, contract negotiation, and driving cost optimization initiatives . Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and innovative mindset . Ability to extract meaningful insights from data analysis and translate them into strategic actions. Experience in food service, FMCG, retail, or construction/ CAPEX procurement is a plus . Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with cross-functional teams. Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other analytical tools .
Why Join Us? Be part of a fast-growing, dynamic business with exciting expansion plans. Work in an innovative procurement function driving real business impact. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a supportive company culture. Competitive salary and career development opportunities within a well-established brand.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your procurement career , apply now and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of procurement excellence!
Role: Logistics Manager – FMCG
Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days in the office)
Salary: Up to £65,000 + 10% Bonus
Pod Talent is excited to be partnering with a leading FMCG business to recruit a Logistics Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing and innovative brand that has achieved 40% year-on-year growth and is now expanding into new markets. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about logistics, this could be the next big step in your career!
Key Responsibilities for the position of Logistics Manager: Manage 3PL Relationships – Lead relationships with 3PL partners, overseeing transportation and export logistics to ensure smooth operations across the UK and EU, and support successful market expansion. Streamline Logistics Operations – Work closely with production, planning, and customer supply teams to ensure cost-effective, timely deliveries and maintain inventory balance while improving service levels. Drive Sustainability Initiatives – Implement environmentally friendly logistics solutions to reduce carbon emissions and minimise waste. Ensure Regulatory Compliance – Maintain full compliance with transportation, import/export regulations, and sustainability reporting requirements. Control Costs and Improve Efficiency – Develop and manage budgets effectively, identifying opportunities for cost savings without compromising performance, and working closely with supply and finance teams. Leverage Data for Strategic Decisions – Use performance data to monitor and enhance operations, tracking key KPIs to drive continuous improvement and better decision-making.
Key Experience Requirements for the position of Logistics Manager: 5+ years of logistics experience within consumer goods across the UK & EU. Strong understanding of market drivers and cost mitigation strategies within 3PL. Comprehensive knowledge of the export process and procedures. Proven experience in senior stakeholder management with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships. Experience in project and cost reporting within the supply chain across UK and EU markets. Strong analytical and communication skills with proficiency in Excel and other data tools.
If you have this experience and are excited about the opportunity, please apply or get in touch at .
Demand Planner | 3 days in the office | North-West London
Pod is thrilled to be partnering with a fast-growing startup seeking a Demand Planner to join their expanding London team! (3 days in the office).
In this newly created role, you'll be responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts, optimising inventory, analysing sales data, collaborating with key stakeholders, and driving continuous improvements in demand planning.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, ambitious brand where you’ll have the freedom to shape your own growth and development with phenomenal growth in place for this year.
In this role, you will... Develop accurate short- and long-term demand plans using historical data, market trends, and collaboration across teams Monitor and optimise stock levels, balancing availability with minimising excess and storage costs Analyse demand patterns and sales performance, providing regular reports on forecast accuracy and trends Work closely with key teams on promotions and market shifts; lead weekly demand planning meeting Enhance forecasting accuracy, planning tools, and inventory management while maintaining data integrity in demand planning systems
About you... Proven experience in demand planning or merchandising within an FMCG organisation Strong numerical and Excel skills Build successful relationships internally and externally in order to enable seamless communication Experience working in a fast-paced environment and desire for continuous improvement Ability to handle complex analytical problems
If interested, please feel free to apply directly!
Role: Demand Planner
Salary: 45,000-£55,000
Location: Central London (2 days in the office)
Pod Talent is thrilled to partner with a fast-growing consumer goods company that has achieved 30% YoY growth and operates in 100 countries! They’re now looking for a Demand Planner to join their London team, working onsite two days a week.
In this newly created role, you'll play a key part in shaping the UK demand planning and inventory optimisation strategy, ensuring accurate sales forecasts and a smooth supply chain. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Demand Planner to make a real impact while joining a company that is deeply committed to DE&I.
In this role, You will… Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical data, market trends, and statistical models. Ensure optimal stock levels to meet customer demand while minimising excess inventory and waste. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align demand forecasts with business objectives. Analyse sales trends, customer behaviour, and external factors to improve forecasting accuracy and identify opportunities. Proactively assess supply chain risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate disruptions.
About you: 3+ years of experience in Demand Planning, ideally within FMCG. Advanced Excel skills for data analysis, plus experience with ERP systems. Strong attention to detail and a fast learner. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams across retail and e-commerce.
This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss! They offer an incredible package, including 30 days of holiday plus bank holidays and the flexibility to work internationally for 30 days a year. Interested? Apply now!
No Sponsorship offered!
Role: Network Planning Lead
Location: East London
Work schedule: Hybrid (1-2 days WFH)
Pod Talent is the retained talent partner of HIVED and is managing all applications for this role.
About HIVED At HIVED, we’re steamrolling forward as one of Europe’s fastest growing startups, and our momentum shows no signs of slowing. Based in London, we are a climate and logistics start-up building the first sustainable parcel delivery network at scale, powered by a 100% electric fleet. In an ever-growing industry where unreliable service has long been the norm, HIVED has been built from the ground-up to meet the demands of modern consumers and disrupt parcel delivery and provide an outstanding customer experience.
Already trusted by leading international brands such as Zara, Uniqlo, ASOS, Nespresso and more, we are solidifying our position as the leaders in Europe to tackle this growing market.
Our tight-knit team is made up of ex-Revolut, Amazon, Bain, HelloFresh, ASOS, Apple and Google employees, and we are backed by some of Europe’s leading investors and VCs in climate-tech, logistics and mobility including Planet A Ventures, Maersk Growth, Pale Blue Dot VC, Eka Ventures, Yamato and the British government. We’re passionate about driving innovation and redefining the future of delivery.
Role Overview As the Network Planning Lead, you will take full ownership of the planning function within HIVED’s Network team. This role requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution, ensuring that our current and future requirements across ourcollection, sortation, and delivery operations are met. You will be responsible for short-term and long-term capacity planning, demand forecasting, and resource optimisation, ensuring that the right number of drivers, vehicles, and sorting capacity are in place to meet fluctuating demands.
This is an opportunity to build and lead a function that will become critical to our success, with future plans to grow the planning team to meet the increasingly demanding nature of Network planning. You will also work closely with senior stakeholders to drive operational quality, efficiency and cost savings, and overall business growth.
Key Responsibilities Own and optimise short-term and long-term planning activities across collections, sortation, and delivery. Develop and manage capacity planning for vehicles, drivers, and sorting centres to ensure smooth operations. Forecast demand, ensuring we have the right number of people and resources in place. Collaborating closely with key Network stakeholders such as the Transport Manager and Head of Network to review performance against the plan and identify opportunities for driving continuous improvement. Drive operational efficiency and cost optimisation, balancing financial and commercial priorities. Set up and track KPIs, ensuring performance is measured effectively. Develop and lead the Planning team, taking responsibility for hiring and upskilling. Create tools, models, and best practices to improve planning efficiency and decision-making.
What We're Looking For 3+ years of operational experience in network planning, logistics or fulfilment. An ability to seamlessly transition between day-to-day tasks and long-term roadmap activities. Strong mathematical and analytical skills to drive data-led decision-making. Stakeholder management experience, with the ability to influence and align multiple teams. Proven track record in capacity planning, network optimisation, and financial accountability. A problem-solver with a commercial mindset, able to balance operational and financial priorities. Previous team management or leadership experience in a fast-paced environment. Ability to operate in a reactive, short-term planning environment while developing long-term strategies.
Nice-to-Have Experience in logistics, supply chain, or transport operations. Exposure to tech-driven logistics and data-led planning. Familiarity with forecasting models and operational planning tools.
Benefits Dynamic working environment with a diverse and driven team Huge opportunity for learning in a high growth environment, with progression opportunities based on success in the role Hybrid working 25 days of holiday allowance plus public holidays Subsidised Private Medical Insurance including dental and vision Weekly team lunch and regular company socials MacBook Air or Windows Laptop (depending on your preference) Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption policy Cycle to work scheme Dog friendly office
*Pod Talent is the retained talent partner of HIVED and is managing all applications for this role.
Role: Inventory Manager
Location: North London (hybrid)
Salary: Up to £35k + bonus
Pod Talent is partnering with a massive player in a rapidly growing consumer goods market, looking for an Inventory Manager to support them on getting the right products to the right places.
In this incredibly dynamic role, you will be supporting the supply and operational functions, forecasting product demand, working with 3PL to ensure smooth delivery, and communicating with suppliers to ensure availability targets and SLAs are met.
In this role, You will... Oversee ordering, distribution, and stock control, ensuring timely deliveries, resolving supply issues, and maintaining accurate documentation Monitor stock productivity, provide insights to the senior team, plan forecasts, and assess new product performance to optimise growth Work closely with marketing, stores, suppliers, and distributors, ensuring smooth operations and strategic alignment Verify invoices, claim stock cost discrepancies, and visit manufacturers to understand production processes
The ideal candidate: Experience in Supply Chain with some demand forecasting knowledge with a background in consumer goods ideally Great organisational and attention to detail skills Experience in raising purchase orders and order processing Strong communication and Excel skills
This role offers a great package, including hybrid working (2 days WFH) and a bonus scheme. You will also have the ability to develop this role, taking ownership of responsibilities and growing alongside the business. If you feel that this is the right fit for you, apply now!
Role: Capacity Manager
Location: East London
Work schedule: Hybrid (1-2 days WFH)
Pod Talent is the retained talent partner of HIVED and is managing all applications for this role.
About HIVED At HIVED, we’re steamrolling forward as one of Europe’s fastest-growing startups, and our momentum shows no signs of slowing. Based in London, we are a climate and logistics start-up building the first sustainable parcel delivery network at scale, powered by a 100% electric fleet. In an ever-growing industry where unreliable service has long been the norm, HIVED has been built from the ground-up to meet the demands of modern consumers disrupt parcel delivery and provide an outstanding customer experience.
Already trusted by leading international brands such as Zara, Uniqlo, ASOS, Nespresso and more, we are solidifying our position as the leaders in Europe to tackle this growing market. Our tight-knit team is made up of ex-Revolut, Amazon, Bain, HelloFresh, ASOS, Apple and Google employees, and we are backed by some of Europe’s leading investors and VCs in climate-tech, logistics and mobility including Planet A Ventures, Maersk Growth, Pale Blue Dot VC, Eka Ventures, Yamato and the British government. We’re passionate about driving innovation and redefining the future of delivery.
Role Overview As a Capacity Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that HIVED’s workforce supply matches parcel demand efficiently. Your role is central to forecasting, scheduling, and managing capacity across our operations, including drivers, sortation teams, and other hourly paid staff. You will work closely with the Planning Lead, using data analysis, forecasting models, and operational insights to maintain optimal efficiency while ensuring high-quality service. This is a hands-on role requiring strong mathematical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate data into real-world planning decisions.
Key Responsibilities To build and develop an accurate demand forecast, ensuring we have the right number of people to meet operational needs. Ability to balance both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic initiatives while actively identifying areas of opportunity and potential risks. Plan and manage staffing capacity for drivers, sortation, and other logistics functions. Develop and maintain scheduling, rotas, and workforce planning models. Work with the Planning Lead and other key stakeholders to provide key inputs for network-wide decision-making. Align with other internal teams to manage long-term capacity planning and operational requirements. Support the development of planning tools to improve forecasting accuracy. Monitor key metrics and proactively adjust capacity plans to prevent bottlenecks.
What We're Looking For 2+ years of professional experience in a similar role (logistics background not required). Comfortable working with detailed data analysis and future thinking activities, while also being able to handle day-to-day support activities for the operation, seamlessly switching between these tasks as needed. Strong mathematical ability, capable of analysing data and applying it to real-world operations. Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and other data tools for analysis and planning. Detail-oriented, with a structured approach to forecasting and scheduling. Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to adapt to changing demands. A team player, able to collaborate across multiple functions.
Nice-to-Have Experience with workforce planning, scheduling, or capacity forecasting. Familiarity with data analysis tools beyond Excel (e.g. SQL, Python, or Power BI). Background in operations, engineering, or a highly analytical role.
Benefits Dynamic working environment with a diverse and driven team Huge opportunity for learning in a high growth environment, with progression opportunities based on success in the role Hybrid working 25 days of holiday allowance plus public holidays Subsidised Private Medical Insurance including dental and vision Weekly team lunch and regular company socials MacBook Air or Windows Laptop (depending on your preference) Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption policy Cycle to work scheme Dog friendly office
*Pod Talent is the retained talent partner of HIVED and is managing all applications for this role.
Business Process Owner – SAP S/4HANA Logistics and Warehousing (12-15 Months FTC)
Location: UK Wide, Hybrid (With UK/Europe travel)
Package: £75,000 - £90,000 with Car Allowance
Great to be coming to the market with a fantastic opportunity. With a global FMCG business that is on an exciting transformation journey.
As part of their Global Transformation and development strategy- they are looking to transform their systems and processes by implementing SAP S/4HANA and are looking for a BPO/Integration European lead for Logistics and Warehousing.
This person will be the dedicated process owner, accountable for implementing/building the solution as well as best practices. Responsible for integrating 3PLs, WMS and TMS, working closely with the technical team.
The role will be based in the UK, there's flexibility on location, but will require UK and European travel. Due to the programme, we are looking for those who are immediately available or soon to be available
Key Responsibilities: Lead the build and implementation of SAP S/4HANA logistics solutions, ensuring alignment with best practices and business requirements. Ensure successful rollout and integration across multiple countries, collaborate closely with internal and external technical teams Serve as the process owner, responsible for signing off on key design decisions and driving the solution through build, testing, and go-live phases. Engage with cross-functional global workstreams including change management, data, testing, and training
What You’ll Bring: Experienced with SAP integrations- Ideally SAP 4/HANA across multiple geographies Strong Domain Expertise in Logistics and Warehousing – Leading integration/implementation with WMS/TMS/3PLs etc Strategic leadership combined with a hands-on approach, comfortable working across different levels of the business. Proven success in managing large-scale change projects and working collaboratively within complex project structures.
Why should you be interested? The opportunity to lead on a critical part of the SAP transformation project with a significant impact across our business and customer A dynamic and collaborative work environment, with strong backing from a passionate team
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that underrepresented groups are less like to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Pod Talent is dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams with our clients So if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply as we are always on the lookout for great talent!
If this is an opportunity you feel would be suited to your skills and experience and are interested in finding out more then click Apply now or contact Seb Taylor at Pod Talent.
Role: Senior Procurement Manager – Capex and FM - Globally Renowned Food and Beverage Brand
Location: London Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 + Bonus, Healthcare and Enhanced Benefits
A market leading manufacturing business, aggressively driving procurement maturity and scaling their strategic sourcing function, now seek a strong CAPEX & Manufacturing procurement professional to join their €1bn global packaging procurement function in Amsterdam. The primary mission of the role is to manage complex CAPEX procurement projects and improve processes that underpin all packaging procurement.
You will lead on CAPEX sourcing and own the delivery of the packaging procurement roadmap including sourcing & onboarding suppliers, working cross-functionally with engineering and capital projects teams to drive cost savings as the business rapidly invests in new initiatives. The role is ideal for an experienced procurement professional who is looking to join a business and drive procurement continuous improvement, lead large CAPEX sourcing projects and support the development the overall maturity of the packaging procurement function in a business enjoying a strong period of growth.
CAPEX & Manufacturing Procurement Manager, role responsibilities: Lead large-scale CAPEX procurement programmes, devise and implement innovative global strategies. Design and implement new processes for procurement and stakeholder teams Analyse systems and processes, drive reporting and KPI tracking. Drive the adoption of procurement technologies (ERP Systems) across the business to facilitate long-term, positive change.
Key skills & attributes required: Regional or Global experience is essential Strong subject matter expertise within CAPEX sourcing and packaging procurement Experience working in businesses with complex stakeholder structures preferred Strong project management experience and the ability to influence at senior levels A proactive approach to drive impactful change. The right to work in the Netherlands is essential
This is an exciting opportunity to revolutionise the procurement landscape within a rapidly scaling organisation. If you are a procurement professional with a strong background in CAPEX and process improvement, looking to move into a role where you can influence long-term procurement strategy, apply through the link or email your CV to Declan at to schedule a confidential conversation.
