JOB DESCRIPTION
ABOUT US:
Founded in 1950, Boxpak Ltd began manufacturing baking cases for the bakery trade. The family-owned business gradually enhanced the product range with printed cartons and in 1960 introduced aluminium foil containers.
We now pride ourselves as a recognised industry specialist with a portfolio of leading brand names in a broad range of markets including bakery, food, drinks, confectionary and pharmaceutical to name a few.
We have customers in Northern Ireland, Southern Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales and mainland Europe. Our customers expect a quality product, delivered on time at the most competitive price.
We are currently seeking a Trainee Purchasing & Planning Support to join our team.
For the right candidate there is a competitive salary.
JOB TITLE: Trainee Purchasing & Planning Support
JOB SUMMARY:
To learn and assist with sourcing, purchasing, costing, arranging delivery of all materials and scheduling production machinery.
KEY TASKS:
1. Learn and assist with the preparation and processing of purchase orders for raw materials in accordance with production and customer delivery requirements
2. Learn and assist with processing sundry items for departments
3. Learn to allocate materials to specific jobs on Radius/ MIS
4. Assist with the control of stock levels and preparing stock reports
5. Learn and assist with ensuring that order confirmations are reconciled with purchase orders and any discrepancies corrected and notified to the supplier
6. Ensuring that all records pertinent to the purchasing process are filed and maintained in a manner that permits quick retrieval
7. Learn to and assist with the monitoring of suppliers on a continuous basis to ensure that the service and product is of acceptable quality / standard in order to maximise the company's efficiency
8. Learn to check supplier invoices
9. Learn to ensure that suppliers meet the requirements for BRC, ISO, PEFC & FSC
10. Assist with the management of packaging waste and record information for the EPR and EUR
11. Manage data for FSC & PEFC audits and participate during the audit if required
12. Learn to process supplementary declarations via the Trader Support Service
13. Assist in other departments when required
14. Learn and assist with scheduling all production machinery effectively to ensure product flow in order to meet customer deadlines whilst keeping inventory to a minimum
15. Learn and assist with planning delivery of raw materials in conjunction with the purchasing department to meet production requirements
16. Learn and assist with planning all outwork from approved sources to ensure the product flow is met
17. When required respond to any queries quickly so as to prevent or minimise production downtime or late deliveries
18. Liaise with customer Key Account Managers to advise on problems or delays when required
19. Undertake any internal or external training that is required by the Head of Purchasing & Planning
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated within the overall Business Objectives of the Company.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION:
Essential:
5 GCSE's or equivalent to include English & Maths
Computer literate with experience of different management information systems
Proficient in Microsoft excel
High level of attention for data entry
Excellent communication and team working skills
Desirable:
A- levels/ degree
Benefits:
4 ½ day working week
Progressive role – coaching and mentoring
Free parking
Generous holiday entitlement
Sick pay
Flexi time
To Apply:
Please send through a cover letter and CV via the link. The closing date is Friday 3rd October at 1pm.
Boxpak is an equal opportunities employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Flexitime
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person