Telford
Salary - Competitive
Full Time - Permanent
Our client manufactures a comprehensive range of aluminium foil wrinklewall and smoothwall containers used throughout the food industry.
As a global leader in their field, they supply superior, lightweight, robust aluminium foil packaging for food for many leading retail brands as well as foil containers for wholesaler and distributor markets worldwide.
The Role
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, this role supports the procurement, planning and stock management of all aluminium to ensure consistent, timely flow into the business to effectively meet demand & optimise production efficiencies.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
Assess material demand in line with the production plan and the finished good stock holding policy.
Issue purchase and call off orders accordingly in line with the production plan and metal stock holding targets, maintaining min 3 month order horizon at all times.
Review all order confirmations and make amendments where necessary.
Review all purchase orders and close off when complete
Weekly review of material availability against plan, expediting future supply, finding alternatives where required and communicating any potential shortfalls to the wider business.
Where shortfalls occur, all potential resolutions should be investigated and proposed to the business and if agreed processed accordingly.
Daily administration of all material despatch notifications, with timely management of SAP open order balances, making sure they are continually up to date, enabling timely order approval, material receipt & accurate future ordering.
Regularly monitor customer commitments for LAQ material where required, ensuring timely completion in line with min 3-month order horizon.
Monitor & report supplier performance considering OTIF & quality rejection.
Review and respond to all forecast amendments where applicable.
Monitor inventory levels against agreed targets.
Support inventory checks to validate inventory accuracy.
Timely resolution of all material related invoice queries.
Support cost savings initiatives.
Implement new procedures and improvements within the department, where required.
Assist with new product development and requirements thereof
Create regular statistical reports and analysis and update others within the organisation
Cover Supply Chain departmental roles as and when required.
About You
Essential Experience
SAP Knowledge
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain management.
Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and material management systems
They're Looking For Someone Who Has
Focused, flexible with a can-do attitude
Excellent teamwork and communication
Organised and able to prioritise work effectively
Positive team player
Benefits Offered
25 days annual leave ) plus 1 day for bday
Employer pension contribution
Cash plan and discount benefit scheme
Annual bonus based on performance
Apply today with an up-to-date CV.