Job Description

Working within our busy Purchasing Department you will be responsible for managing and updating stock profiles, accounting for any change in customer demand and supplier suitability and work close with the sales teams and category buyers. You will also assist in the forecasting, planning, and ordering of stock items.

This role requires you to be adaptable and a team-player, as you will work closely with others in the Purchasing Dept and review opportunities for continuous and business improvements. You will also support the Purchasing Director as required.

You will have excellent interpersonal skills, supporting the Purchasing function and other relevant departments, communicating clearly any issues which may impact on business operations.

A high level attention to detail is essential as you will be responsible for purchase order expediting, ensuring supplier order acknowledgments are checked and processed, holding daily meetings to review exceptions with the Sales Manager and chasing suppliers where target delivery dates are not going to be met.

You will be proactive and enthusiastic and be a strong ambassador for Hazel 4D throughout all supplier interactions.

Other Responsibilities

· Carrying out daily and weekly tasks using SlimStock software

· Reviewing forecasts on all stock lines highlighted by exception reports

· Liaising with the Sales Department to establish accurate forecasts

· Building purchase orders for stock lines within SlimStock software for relevant buyers

· Ensuring all products are purchased on time to maintain correct stock levels

· Preparation of reports on slow moving stock lines

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role · Highly proficient in IT and analytical skills, including MS Excel at an advanced level · A proven ability to interpret data · Excellent time management skills and the ability to priorities a changing workload · Commercially minded, with an ability to spot opportunities for Hazel 4D to increase profitability