Job Description
JOB TITLE: Purchasing Co-Ordinator
COMPANY NAME: Automotive Distribution Centre - FAI Division
HOURS: Monday to Friday (35 hours per week)
REPORTING TO: Supply Chain Director
LOCATION: Leighton Buzzard, FAI Division
JOB PURPOSE: To ensure adequate stock levels are maintained throughout
Salary: Competitive
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
To manage the day to day operation of the purchasing department ensuring all team members are managing the supply chain.
Analyse demand planning reports to ascertain stock requirements using pareto data
Arranging regular meetings with factories to ensure the supply chain is flowing freely and making any relevant adjustments to fit the objectives of the organisation
Entering orders and obtain confirmation from supplier
Escalating stock issues when required
Calculate freight and duty
Checking proforma's
Enter new parts onto NetSuite
Authorising purchase invoices
Prioritise part numbers for goods in
Analyse lost sales
Uploading packing lists
Ensuring all invoices are passed to Finance within a set KPI of two working days
Communicate with product development, customer service and the warehouse as required.
Communicate with suppliers and build relationships
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
Good knowledge of Microsoft word, Excel and emails.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Good communication skills both written and oral.
Numeracy skills.
Ability to work on your own and as part of a team.
Self-motivating
Able to take ownership
Good time management
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,500.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person