Material Planner& Purchasing Assistant

Material Planner & Purchasing Assistant

My client based in Newry are now hiring a Material Planner & Purchasing Assistant, on a fulltime permanent basis.

We are looking for a Materials Planner/ Purchasing Assistant to join the Procurement Team in delivering fast, efficient, and effective supply chain process to company stakeholders, ensuring the Site has adequate stock to match customer demands and that any issues identified are timely escalated.

This is an exciting time to join the team with opportunities to contribute to the overall business and gain experience in a busy and commercially focused business.

This opportunity plays a pivotal role in ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of supplies and equipment based on the operational needs of the business.

Salary: £32,000.00 per year

Working Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday

Job description

Main duties:

• Day to day running of the stock control system, which will include verifying supply orders and any top ups required and raising any identified issues with relevant suppliers.
• Monitor stock levels, making sure that daily raw material stock levels match the customer orders; schedule raw materials and consumables deliveries to meet factory needs, making sure any issues or discrepancies of stock are resolved promptly and efficiently.
• Working in partnership with Production and Technical Teams, managing any raw material rejections and arranging replacement of stock to ensure customer orders are met.
• Ensuring change of materials are handled efficiently to avoid any potential waste
• Review daily/weekly/monthly production plans to keep the business within targeted stock levels

Personal Specification:

• Proven experience in supply chain, logistics or similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Sage experience.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain principles and practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers and build strong relationships.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Driving license.