Company: Japanese Food Manufacturer Contract type: Full time / Permanent Reporting to: Supply Chain Manager Location: West London Your responsibilities will include: Supply Planning
* Analyse and review item demand on weekly basis to identify changes, reflect any changes
* Create purchase orders for current and forecast demand
* Production planning to meet customer demand, raising work orders
* Liaise with vendors and transportation partners to determine ideal scheduling and timelines
* Maintain ERP system Master data to ensure all data is kept as up to date
* Maintain inventory levels across multiple third-party warehouses, ensuring optimum inventory level at each location
* Monitor packaging supplies are maintained for all items
* Administrate documentation from suppliers and freight forwarders internationally, to facilitate customs clearance and legal compliance
* Receipt of goods and build the work orders once the goods are delivered to warehouse
* Always aim for the best service for the least cost. Achieve this by periodic reviews of available service providers and by conducting cost comparisons
* Supporting in all new supply chain projects, involvement in all aspects of project roll out
* Any other ad-hoc duties
to ensure optimum inventory levels are maintained, avoiding out of stocks or overstocks
Inventory & Packaging Control Logistics The ideal candidate should:
* Fluent in English and Japanese, both spoken and written.
* Experience in a supply chain/purchasing or logistic department.
* Plenty (at least one full year) of office administration experience
* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Be motivated, enthusiastic, drive, and flexible
Benefits
* Salary: dependent on experience
* 20 days holiday per annum, increasing to 25 days after 3 years' service
* Company brand foods at 50% discount off retail for personal use.
* Company Pension Plan
Working Hours and Office Atmosphere
* Monday to Friday 8:30 - 17:30, with one hour unpaid for lunch
* An independent company and this role is based in an office with approximately 30 people in total.
* Occasional weekend work may be needed to attend the sampling at customers' premises or trade shows. This will be balanced by time off in lieu.
* Use of a well-equipped kitchen and food.
* Short weekly yoga sessions and a friendly family vibe!
General Terms and Conditions
* Probationary period of 6 months