Purchasing and Scheduling Manager Location: Tamworth Type: Full-time, Office-based Salary: £45,000 per annum Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus public holidays / Company pension scheme / Private healthcare after 2 years service / Schunk pension contribution after 3 years / Weiss profit share scheme (currently in operation) after 2 years service /Opportunities for training, travel, and career development. Our established client is seeking an experienced Purchasing and Scheduling Manager to take ownership of purchasing operations, inventory control, and production scheduling within a manufacturing environment. This role is critical to ensuring materials are available to support production through effective supplier management, stock control, and scheduling processes. Key Responsibilities Place routine purchase orders driven by demand, utilising: Approximately 95% Kanban-based purchasing Approximately 5% MRP scheduling for long lead-time items Maintain and manage the Kanban system, including stock levels and controls. Issue weekly rollover schedules to suppliers. Chase overdue orders and resolve shortages with suppliers. Generate weekly shortage reports using the MRP system and Stores shortage board. Resource new products or alternative components in collaboration with the Technical Department. Take full responsibility for inventory control and stock accuracy. Maintain inventory records, stock codes, and re-order levels. Own and manage year-end stock take procedures. Manage Stores personnel and take ownership of the Stores environment. Support risk assessments and assist with COSHH documentation in conjunction with the Production Manager. Skills & Experience Proven experience in a similar purchasing, buying, or scheduling role within a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated track record in inventory control and supplier management. Strong working knowledge of Kanban systems and MRP scheduling. Experience managing stock takes and cyclic counting procedures. Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. Comfortable managing people and taking ownership of operational areas. Please apply now for the role of Purchasing and Scheduling Manager to avoid disappointment!