We pride ourselves in our attitude and culture.
It is essential that our core behavioural competencies are met irrespective of job role.
Positive approach - Works as part of a team, being helpful and supportive of others. Deals with problems with other team members effectively. Has a positive attitude and interacts well with others.
Time Management - Maintains effort until task is completed and meets deadlines. Able to prioritise workload and balance conflicting demands. Understands the need for efficiencies in all areas and is pro-active. Cares about what we do.
Professionalism - Communicates effectively with internal and external customers, listens well to others, and responds appropriately. Builds relationships and is respectful to others. Maintains a suitable professional appearance and is always an ambassador of the company.
Quality and Customer Experience - Understands company quality requirements and objectives. Is aware of internal and external customer needs. Has an active interest and pride in our company and the service and quality we deliver.
Continuous Improvement - Understands the need for Continuous Improvement. Integrates new learning into existing skills. Is aware of the need for continuous learning, for development and improvement both business and Personal.
Protecting People and Our environment - understands the importance of safety and welfare both internally and externally and works to ensure we adhere to all regulatory requirements.
Role definition:
Coordinate with material suppliers to align orders with production requirements, expedite deliveries as needed, and manage the return or replacement of rejected materials. Oversee the day-to-day scheduling and availability of materials to ensure uninterrupted operations.
Key areas of responsibility:
* To fully utilise the current Opera MRP and future ERP system and its appropriate supporting systems to effectively manage and communicate the material scheduling activities.
* To work alongside the wider Operations team including Production, Sales, Warehouse and Despatch to ensure that all materials are delivered on-time, at the right quality, and at the right cost.
* Manage the system and scheduling activities so that scheduled material demand is processed in a timely manner to support customer demand.
* Place purchase Orders on suppliers in a timely manner to support customer demand.
* Interface with suppliers to agree and communicate purchase order requirements.
* Expedite material purchase orders in a timely manner to support customer demand.
* Maintain purchase order information within MRP/future ERP system to communicate expected material deliveries from suppliers within the business.
* To interface with team members in Sales, Despatch and Production to communicate planned material delivery status to support the meeting of customer demand.
* Attend production meetings as required to communicate planned material delivery status.
* Communicate with the accounts department to support the resolution of invoice/delivery queries where required.
* To manage key system material planning parameters in MRP/future ERP to enable the effective communication and utilisation of material lead-times, MOQ's, replenishment quantities etc.
* Support the active management of business Inventory, seeking to maintain optimum levels to minimise cashflow impact whilst maximising availability.
* Manage the return and replacement of reject materials with suppliers as required.
* To work flexibly and conduct additional or alternative duties as necessary to meet the Company's needs where appropriate.
* Report and manage supplier On Time in Full delivery performance.
Skills and Experience:
* 3+ years previous experience in a similar role.
* Experience of working with fully integrated ERP system is essential and with Opera advantageous.
* Higher level of education preferred.
* Willingness to work as part of a dedicated team essential, embracing the need to collaborate, challenge and communicate with humility and emotional intelligence.
* To work with a strong bias for action, a desire to achieve and be a part of a successful team.
Role Location:
* Telford - office based initially and hybrid working after probation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
Work Location: In person