Purchasing & Supply Chain Planner
Our client, who are an electrical manufacturer based in Tamworth, are looking for a Purchasing & Supply Chain Planner to join their team on a permanent basis.
The purpose of this role is to work within a busy Purchasing and Supply Chain Department. Main responsibilities will include maintaining stock levels using our forecasting system, raise and expedite purchase orders with suppliers, analyse data and continue to understand and maintain good relationships with existing suppliers.
Main duties:
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 and MOV 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 management
Cover other team members if required
Ad-hoc tasks as and when requiredSkills & Experience:
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 the pressure of the demands of the business and individuals
Work logically with an enquiring mind, to have a full understanding of situations and to seek the best solutions
Proven ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
Highly proficient at Excel
Knowledge of Import/Export procedures is an advantageCarbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy