Job Title:  Sales Order Processing - Team Leader (UK)

Role Summary:

The primary purpose of the position is to supervise and direct all aspects of the Sales Order Processing Team which is responsible for customers orders, commercial back-office processes and compliance. You will be working closely with multiple stakeholders to actively influence, decide and lead continuous improvement in the organization.

Essential Job Functions:

• Support the business by performing order entry, intercompany purchase ordering, invoice generation, logistics, import / export, and credit control.
• Collaborate with the offshore shared service Sales Order Processing team to ensure successful outcomes for AMETEK GB.
• Management reporting of sales and orders, visual management and KPI’s.
• Review customer contracts to highlight onerous terms to Sales, Finance, and Country Management
• Ensuring full compliance adherence, including but not limited to, SOX, revenue recognition, FCPA and UKBA
• Critically review existing process and identify opportunities for improvement, automation, and efficiency. Implement tools which drive efficiency gains and automate processes where it makes sense, including collaboration with colleagues in other countries.
• Support recruitment, development, training, performance management and succession planning of the team.
• Build relationships with Business Unit employees across Sales, Service and Operations to support the business in achieving its growth objectives.
• Participate in due diligence and integration activities for new acquisitions; lead the Sales Order Processing integration of any newly acquired business into the AMETEK GB supported entities.
• Work on special projects as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

• Customer first mindset.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills – must enjoy engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Good problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• High attention to detail while manage multiple conflicting priorities.
• Ability to function as a team player.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Commercial and financial awareness. Knowledge of contract law and SOX principles is advantageous.
• Experience of working for a US corporation is desirable.

Education and Experience:

• Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years proven track record in a similar role.

What we offer you: 

• Competitive salary and 25 days annual leave

• Generous employer's pension contribution

• Life assurance

• Option to join private health plan

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Cycle to work scheme

Introduction to AMETEK GB:

AMETEK GB is the regional corporate organization providing in-country infrastructure and support to all business units in the UK. We provide shared services for order processing, finance, compliance control, reporting, HR and IT. We support and facilitate business development and market expansion within the UK by providing local market knowledge and presence, direct access to customers and partners, regional marketing activities and support with local business culture and compliance control. We are currently a diverse team dispersed across the UK and Northern Ireland.