Job Title: Purchasing Manager / Production Planner
Shift Pattern: 08:30 am – 17:00 pm Monday to Friday
Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Purchasing Manager / Production Planner to join their family run manufacturing facility based in Leicester.
The Benefits:
* Free car parking
* Training and development opportunities
* 28 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
The Role:
* Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer requirements and optimise resources
* Monitor production workflows, identifying and addressing potential delays
* Collaborate with the team to ensure adherence to quality standards and timely delivery
* Monitoring and logging of production timings, analysing data and working with operations manager to drive efficiency
* Oversee the procurement of raw materials, components, and equipment necessary for production
* Maintain relationships with suppliers to secure favourable terms and ensure supply chain reliability
* Monitor inventory levels, implementing strategies to minimise costs while preventing shortages
* Work closely with the sales and customer service teams to forecast demand and adjust production plans accordingly
* Coordinate with the accounts department and managing director to manage budgets and control expenditures related to production and procurement
* Analyse production and procurement processes, recommending and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
Our Ideal Candidate:
* Experience of using ERP systems
* Qualifications within Supply Chain Management
* Experience within production planning and purchasing management
* Construction materials / construction industry experience advantageous
* Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritise according to business needs
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