Job Description

Working as part of the Product Sales Purchasing team responsible for all aspects of buying and inventory management for a designated range of products held within the main Distribution Centre.

Duties will involve:

• Monitor and manage stock replenishment in DC ensuring stock availability at all times whilst minimizing and preventing long stocks.
• To place orders according to the purchasing schedule
• To follow/monitor the purchase orders until goods are delivered as per the order requirements.
• Coordinating with QA ensuring the stock meets the quality required.
• Resolve delivery issues raised by the warehouse by liaising with suppliers quickly and efficiently
• Expedite all outstanding orders on a weekly basis ensuring system delivery dates are updated and accurate for all users to view.
• Resolve day to day customer queries on all products and orders, liaising with customer services
• Resolve all invoice queries
• Take a proactive approach to reducing out of stocks.
• Produce & Monitor supplier performances reports and take steps to rectify non-conforming suppliers.
• Provide cover when other team members are absent.
• Perform any other ad hoc duties that are required when necessary.

In return

• A chance to work as part of a great team doing a rewarding job
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced holiday of 33 days per year (inc banks) which increases with service up to 38 days per year (inc banks)
• Participation in our employee recognition scheme
• Progression opportunities

Work remotely:

• No

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Positive, can-do attitude, with drive to be successful. Organized, diligent, self-sufficient, and reliable. Strong team player. A desire to facilitate and embrace continuous improvement within the Business. Good understanding of Supply Chain processes and Procedures. Competent user of Microsoft Excel. Competent Mathematical skills. Have used an MRP/ERP in previous positions. Ability to work in an organized and methodical manner to meet timescales and deadlines is essential. Use of SAP is an advantage. Experience: Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred).