To coordinate the purchase of all Raw Materials and Packaging for the company to ensure that they are in accordance with specification, budget and agreed Quality Standards. Challenging MOQs with the Purchasing Department while balancing Inbound Volumes and maintaining an excellent level of Customer Service.
Client Details
'Our factory houses a variety of rusk, breadcrumb and blending production lines, with automated packing and handling.'
Description
Analyse and Interpret daily the Requirements report for both Raw Materials and Packaging, placing the necessary Purchase Orders, maintaining EBQs/MOQS, Safety Stocks and not exceeding stock parameters and Raw Material Warehouse Capacity
Monitor all Purchase Orders to ensure that Materials are delivered on time, at the agreed price, within agreed specification and comply with the company’s Quality Standards
Maintain regular contact with Key suppliers to resolve any problems and improve service levels and efficiency
Maintain regular contact with the Production team, Production Scheduling and Customer Service Departments to minimise any issues that could impact on Customer requirements
Liaise with Sales, Purchasing, New Product Development and RTIS departments on sourcing new material providing a "gate keeping" function, ensuring that suppliers are authorised and Raw Materials are fully set up, including unique materials and product delists.
Profile
Minimum of 12 months Customer Service or Procurement experience
Excellent coordination and communication skills
Excellent analytical skills
IT Literate – particularly Advanced Excel Skills
Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
Ability to Problem Solve and Negotiate
Ability to perform both Long and Short Term Planning
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