Purchasing and Supply Chain Planner
We are recruiting for a Purchasing and Supply Chain Planner to join our Tamworth based client.
You'll be joining a busy Purchasing and Supply Chain Department. Your main responsibilities will include maintaining stock levels using a forecasting system, raise and expedite purchase orders with suppliers, analyse data and continue to understand and maintain good relationships with existing suppliers.
As a Purchasing and Supply Chain Planner, you will need to have/be:
Knowledge of import/export procedures
Highly proficient at Excel
High attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
Enthusiastic and results focused
Have the ability and confidence to negotiate with suppliers
Can effectively prioritise tasks in order to meet tight deadlines
Be resilient and work well under pressure
Work logically with an enquiring mind to have a full understanding of situations and to seek the best solutions
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiativeDetails:
Salary: £24, 000 - £26, 000
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday
Location: Tamworth (on site)
Duration: PermanentRole of Purchasing and Supply Chain Planner:
Review and analyse sales performance vs forecasts using forecasting software
Communicate with internal departments to understand the nature of exceptional sales.
To adjust the forecasts accordingly to ensure correct future stock requirements are ordered.
To identify trends, analyse and forecast estimated sales ensuring sufficient stock levels are maintained
Responsible for planning and monitoring stock levels
Place purchase orders with suppliers, adhering to MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) and MOV (Minimum Order Value) levels
Ensuring suppliers have capacity to fulfil existing orders within lead-times
Proactively communicate with suppliers to create and maintain positive relationships
To monitor outstanding supplier purchase orders, liaising with suppliers to meet business requirements
To liaise with Procurement department for new product projects and ensuring launch dates are met
Troubleshoot stock supply issues
Book product inspections
Communicate with Customer Services on stock availability
Execute suspended receipts if required
Keep ETA's updated on the SAGE system.
Liaise with suppliers for most efficient and cost-effective shipment methods
Expedite and validate shipping documents.
Arrange for shipment of goods from UK to manufacturers premises in the Far East
Check and authorise supplier invoices
Compile reports for suppliers and managementBenefits of working as a Purchasing and Supply Chain Planner:
23 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Christmas shutdown
Free on-site parking
Pension scheme