Key responsibilities:
1. To run Material Requirements Planning reports in SAP to establish actual demand
2. To create Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders for raw materials and packaging to support the plant production plans
3. To expedite purchase orders to ensure delivery and escalate overdue purchase orders to ensure minimum production disruption
4. To manage raw materials stock levels within storage constraints, shelf life and to budget
5. Ensure contracts are available from sourcing in advance of requirements
6. Create transfers from 3PL to site daily
7. To plan and control the Melthouse production to meet internal and external customer requirements. This includes delivery of blocks and ordering inbound external liquor deliveries.
8. To resolve supplier paperwork issues / discrepancies / quality rejections
9. Proactively manage Liquor block flow from Africa to UK, ensuring all documentation is available on arrival
10. General housekeeping in SAP e.g. clearing part purchase orders / highlighting outstanding Process Orders / outstanding Goods Receipting / outstanding Quality Inspections
11. Process Mass Balance transfers for inbound materials
12. Manage supplier OTIF and advise on any risks in weekly S&OE meeting
13. Manage demurrage reports with RCA and attend feedback sessions
14. Control the return of pool pallets (CHEP & Tosca)
About you:
15. Minimum A-Level qualification or equivalent
16. Degree/professional qualification in Business Management or similar preferred
17. Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role or strong data-driven experience in supply chain, operations, or planning roles
18. Working knowledge of SAP and Excel
19. Strong problem-solving, numeracy and analytical skills
20. Strong stakeholder management and collaborative working style
21. Excellent attention to detail – caring about the detail and getting it right first time
22. Self-starter and able to work autonomously
23. Able to work under pressure and respond to changing priorities
24. Work well within a team setting but also self-motivated