Locations: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Salary: £40000 - £50000 per annum
Job Title: Planning, Shipping & Purchasing Manager
Manufacturer: Northamptonshire
One of Northamptonshire's most established manufacturing businesses is looking for someone who can genuinely run the show when it comes to Planning, Shipping, Purchasing and general Ops support. Not a clipboard manager. Not someone who updates spreadsheets for a living. They want someone who can lead a busy team, keep customers happy, and make sure the whole operation flows without drama.
What The Role Actually Involves
* Guiding the team so orders are processed properly, on time, and without chasing
* Keeping the communication flowing between Sales, the factory and customers
* Making sure shipments go where they should, with the right documents
* Keeping an eye on credit balances and payments during deliveries
* Handling purchasing procedures and supporting the buying of goods/services
* Jumping in on ad-hoc admin, logistics and customer service tasks when needed
* Basically... making sure internal demand is managed, expectations are realistic, and nothing falls through the cracks
What They Need From You
* At least 5 years' experience across Planning, Supply Chain, Logistics, Customer Service and Admin
* Someone who's comfortable with Microsoft Office (Excel especially) and ideally Dynamics AX/D365/CRM
* Proper attention to detail, sensible time management, and the ability to handle pressure without falling apart
* Strong communication, strong organisation, and the right attitude - positive, proactive and a team player
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