Material Scheduling Assistant

Job Title: Material Scheduling Assistant

Location: Burton-on-Trent

Salary: £28,000 – 32,000

Company Overview: You will be joining a leading Food Manufacturing company dedicated to delivering high-quality products to their customers. The business are committed to operational excellence and are seeking a detail-oriented Material Scheduling Assistant to join the dynamic team in Burton-on-Trent.

Position Overview: As a Material Scheduling Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials and administrative processes related to sub-contracting and booking in at 3PL locations. You will also provide holiday cover for Material Schedulers and assist in maintaining efficient operations within the supply chain department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all administrative duties pertaining to sub-contracting and booking in at 3PL locations are carried out accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide holiday cover for Material Schedulers to ensure continuity in scheduling processes.
• Resolve all invoice queries within 24 hours to maintain financial accuracy and efficiency.
• Liaise with Warehouse to ensure special deliveries to 3PL’s are sent out accurately and on time, while maintaining proper records.
• Raise transfer orders for 3PL’s and raise PO’s for critical lines to facilitate smooth operations.
• Monitor stock at risk at site and 3PL’s to prevent stock shortages or excesses.
• Book in all 3PL deliveries and check delivery notes promptly, highlighting any concerns immediately.
• Serve as the main point of contact for any stock and information discrepancies on 3PL reports.
• Run daily reports on outstanding deliveries and inbound service level, utilizing information to improve and report on supplier and inbound performance.
• Monitor, report, and resolve on-hold items in collaboration with Technical, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams.
• Encourage and support the site's food safety culture to maintain product safety, quality, and legality.
• Understand and adhere to Company policies and procedures relevant to the site and the working environment.
• Perform any other duties as deemed reasonable by your Line Manager or Senior Management to assist with the operation of the business.

Skills:

• Previous experience in a similar administrative or Material Scheduling role is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• If you are a motivated individual with a passion for ensuring operational efficiency and accuracy in Material Scheduling processes, we encourage you to apply for the Material Scheduling Assistant position. Join the business in Burton-on-Trent and be part of a team dedicated to excellence in supply chain management.

To apply please contact Declan a call on 01733 391515 or send an e-mail to Declan@thesterlingchoice.com with your CV & a good time for me to call.