Scheduler/expeditor - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Hillfoot Steel Ltd

Hillfoot Steel Ltd

Verified Company

Sheffield, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

About us
We are professional and agile. We have recently celebrated 100 years in business.

Our work environment includes:

Modern office setting
Food provided

REQUIRED / DESIRED SKILLS

Qualifications & Experience

Knowledge & Skills

DESIRABLE

Inventory management skills desirable.
Previous purchasing experience is desirable
Experience of mainframe systems, particularly reordering of raw material in a metals environment (MPR).
Experience of working in a technical environment.
Sound understanding of logistics and supply chain management principles.
Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities to identify and address issues promptly.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fastpaced, dynamic environment.

ESSENTIAL

Attention to detail/accuracy.
Interpersonal/communication skills.
Analytical skills.
Good telephone manner.
IT Literate, excellent EXCEL skills.
Initiative and innovation.
Flexibility.
Self-Motivated.
Health & Safety Awareness.
Problem solving.
Intermediate negotiation skills.

ROLE SUMMARY

Drive and develop the MRP process making recommendations for scheduling of reorder, deexpediting, capacity reallocation and surplus stock utilisation aligned to existing/predicted sales demand and inventory KPI's.
Expedite live purchase orders, for both product and services, liaising with the Sales and Planning to ensure the correct prioritisation to fulfil customer requirements and uphold service excellence.
Coordination and communication of delivery status of live purchase orders (product and service) and scheduling of incoming goods based on existing or predicted customer demand.

ROLE TASKS & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Perpetually review the company's inventory profile inline with sales demand and stock turns and suggest reordering for MPR product categories.
Make recommendation for deexpediting and mill capacity reallocation of live purchase order, as well as recommendations for reworking of surplus stock to cover demand shortfalls.
Maintain MRP data in relation to min/max stock levels.
Expedite external suppliers and subcontractors in line with the PO requirements and ensure timely and accurate communication to the business.
Oversee the updating of Purchase Orders regarding delivery dates within the company's IT system.
Implement effective regular communication with suppliers on delivery performance & documentation.
Monitor stock and create scheduling of purchase orders in conjunction with existing and predicted Sales requirements.
Act as a conduit to Sales and Planning for the control, prioritisation & scheduling of purchase orders ensuring fulfilment of existing and predicted sales demand.
Make suggestions for purchase to the Buyer in respond to the fulfilment of live customer orders affected by delays of incoming product.
Manage and maintain positive relationships with key suppliers and internal customers.
Regularly review working practices and processes, identifying and implementing improvement initiatives throughout the Supply Chain function.
Actively maintain industry knowledge and awareness to support the business units.
Regularly liaise with supporting departments and the senior management team to provide business critical data to support the operation.
Management and review of the Subcontract Supply Chain with regular external visits, teams calls and daily communication.
Investigate and seek resolution of any supplier invoice queries where cover may be required.
Verify supplier order acknowledgements against purchase order requirements where cover may be required.
Processing of any collections and communicating with the relevant departments.
Processing of any custom clearances where cover may be needed.
General administrative tasks that may require assistance to ensure the daytoday office needs are fulfilled.