We are hiring for a Buyer Planner for our Burton Branch (DE13 8FL) !
Job Summary:
Working within a small planning team you will be responsible for a group of suppliers across an agreed set of commodities, with a basic objective of ensuring that the supply of materials meet the minimum stock levels of customer requirements to ensure operational continuity.
Responsibilities:
1. Raise Purchase orders in line with the agreed planning tools and buying methodologies as laid out by the Senior Buyer/Planner
2. Manage suppliers to progress orders and products, resolving any issues with supply or delivery.
3. Day-to-day order management and management of deliveries.
4. Work to resolve any potential shortfalls in inventory availability to avoid customer disruption.
5. Escalate and work with the Senior Buyer/Planner in developing and taking actions towards recovery plans for inventory shortages where required.
6. Maintain strong relationships both internally and externally to ensure lines of communication are efficient and effective maximising the overall performance of the planning team.
7. To challenge increases and share ideas for cost reduction activities. To escalate sig...