Overview
We’re looking for someone to coordinate with material suppliers to align orders with production requirements, expedite deliveries as needed, and manage the return or replacement of rejected materials. Oversee the day-to-day scheduling and availability of materials to ensure uninterrupted operations.
Key Areas of Responsibility
* To fully utilise the current Opera MRP and future ERP system and its appropriate supporting systems to effectively manage and communicate the material scheduling activities.
* To work alongside the wider Operations team including Production, Sales, Warehouse and Despatch to ensure that all materials are delivered on-time, at the right quality, and at the right cost.
* Manage the system and scheduling activities so that scheduled material demand is processed in a timely manner to support customer demand.
* Place purchase Orders on suppliers in a timely manner to support customer demand.
* Interface with suppliers to agree and communicate purchase order requirements.
* Expedite material purchase orders in a timely manner to support customer demand.
* Maintain purchase order information within MRP/future ERP system to communicate expected material deliveries from suppliers within the business.
* To interface with team members in Sales, Despatch and Production to communicate planned material delivery status to support the meeting of customer demand.
* Attend production meetings as required to communicate planned material delivery status.
* Communicate with the accounts department to support the resolution of invoice/delivery queries where required.
* To manage key system material planning parameters in MRP/future ERP to enable the effective communication and utilisation of material lead-times, MOQ’s, replenishment quantities etc.
* Support the active management of business Inventory, seeking to maintain optimum levels to minimise cashflow impact whilst maximising availability.
* Manage the return and replacement of reject materials with suppliers as required.
* Report and manage supplier On Time in Full delivery performance.
* To work flexibly and conduct additional or alternative duties as necessary to meet the Company’s needs where appropriate.
Skills & Experience
* 3+ years previous experience in a similar role.
* Experience of working with fully integrated ERP system is essential and with Opera advantageous.
* Higher level of education preferred.
* Willingness to work as part of a dedicated team essential, embracing the need to collaborate, challenge and communicate with humility and emotional intelligence.
* To work with a strong bias for action, a desire to achieve and be a part of a successful team.
Role Location
Telford – office based initially and hybrid working after probation.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
* Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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