Overview
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Area of responsibility
Managing the co-ordination and execution of all activities related to the planning and procurement of dry goods raw materials, optimising the flow of materials, while considering the plants warehouse capacity and inventory targets, to ensure availability of the right quantity of components to the production lines when needed.
Specific Tasks
* Manage day-to-day materials requirement planning (MRP) for factory.
* Provide weekly forecasts to supplier, to ensure long term coverage of production requirements.
* Monitor workflow and schedules to ensure timely delivery for production.
* Work together with central procurement teams ensuring that the team meets budget goals and deadline deliverables.
* Work with central NPD team to minimise write-off cost during specification changes.
* Ensure goods receipt quantities match invoices and investigate to completion any discrepancies.
* Support with preparation of production plans to ensure they are provided in sufficient time to meet production demands.
* Manage incoming supply of dry goods material stock against the requirements for production and make adjustments as required.
* Support the departmental cost reduction initiatives.
* Support Key Performance Metrics.
* Communicate any potential production issues or needs to the relevant Manager.
* Maintain system procedures with accurate data.
* Maintain master data accuracy within MRP.
* Create quality complaint record in SAP for group procurement visibility.
* Monitor and maintain Danish Crown standards.
* Follow written and oral instructions and standard procedures to improve efficiency.
* Promote, educate, communicate, and follow up on approved safety initiatives.
* Maintain housekeeping in area.
Job Requirements
* Substantial experience in a relevant field such as Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Purchasing etc is required.
* Qualifications in a relevant field would be beneficial.
* Proficient in Microsoft 365 software and SAP ERP systems.
* Experience or developing influential relationships and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
* Management of planning in a large-scale manufacturing site, ideally in the food industry.
* Knowledge of relevant food and manufacturing legislation.
* Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload.
* Ability to communicate effectively.
* Some weekend cover may be required if business needs arise.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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