Buyer - Wick, United Kingdom - Futures Recruitment Ltd

Futures Recruitment Ltd

Verified Company

Wick, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Are you an experienced Buyer, looking for a new opportunity?

Futures Recruitment Services are supporting their local client for a Buyer position.

Full time position paying up to £40,000 per annum with 10% annual bonus

Execute on the daily operational Materials Planning processes in a timely manner: review and act upon ERP messages (expedite, deexpedite and cancel), review stock levels, and create purchase requisitions/calloff schedules to ensure suppliers have clearvisibility of demand. Ensure that changes to demand (up or down) are promptly communicated to suppliers, to enable Parker production plans to be set accordingly and appropriate communication with customers
Ensure replenishment systems, e.g. Kanban, are appropriate and in line with demand profiles such that 'stockouts' are truly exceptional and inventory is effectively managed
Develop supplier relationships and maintain an efficient and effective communication channel to ensure they perform on past dues and achieve a high level of SLISC. Ensure that suppliers respect negotiated lead times.
Work to optimise inventory levels, without adversely impacting customer LISC
Identify potential supply chain failures as part of the planning process and mitigate associated risks
Liaise with Engineering and Project teams on all projects to fully understand time scale requirements to ensure suppliers meet these expectations. Facilitate the efficient introduction of new parts and Engineering Changes, whilst ensuring excess and/orobsolete inventory implications are clearly communicated to key stakeholders
Ensure use of preferred carrier agreements where practicable and logistic analysis is conducted to determine most cost effective and efficient transport modes and methods with both suppliers and customers
Proactively resolve invoice discrepancies

Participate in HPT's and Kaizen's, to drive continuous improvement

Essential

Professional qualification in Supply Chain Management (such as CIPS) or a relevant business degree.
Proven skills in Supply Chain Management, particularly materials management and inventory optimisation.
Knowledge of JDE (or similar ERP system) especially within Kanban, Inventory Control, Purchasing and Production modules.
Capability to complete statistical/analytical work and use the results to drive continuous improvement.
Sound understanding of Lean methodology, Quality Management Systems, Procurement techniques/terminology and Material Control.
Knowledge of inventory management and Lean replenishment systems
Professionalism and integrity at all times
Must be able to travel and hold current driving license
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Desirable: