Reporting to: Supply Chain Manager
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Yeadon, Leeds LS19 7BD (office based)
Working hours: 8:30am – 5pm (40 hours/pw) Monday – Friday
Salary: £32000/per annum + benefits
Are you a detail-oriented Supply Chain professional looking to grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment? We’re a successful family-owned business experiencing rapid growth, and we're looking for a proactive Supply Chain Specialist to join our close-knit team.
We Seal are the largest international manufacturer of bag sealing solutions. Established in 1979 and now supplying to 95% of the UK’s bread market, We Seal design and engineer innovative sealing machines along with reliable tapes and seals.
Prime objectives of the position
This is a full-time role with a strong focus on Supply Chain support and general office support as well as customer contact, via phone and email. Strong IT and numeracy skills, high levels of professionalism, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and flexible attitude are a minimum requirement.
Role requirements:
1.Must have experience processing both domestic and international orders for a manufacturing business ensuring all paperwork requirements are correct, arranging shipments, monitoring deliveries, and updating customers on transit times and of any delays
2.Good understanding of international handling of goods in a manufacturing context, duty fees, post Brexit rules on shipping and dealing with relevant paperwork, etc.
3.Experience working in a manufacturing environment using systems and processes to ensure inventory accuracy and that there is an adequate supply of stock to the business
4.Produce relevant reports to ensure sufficient and accurate stock
5.Updating Production schedule, planning and inputting jobs on spooler database
6.Review and monitor Customer Orders inbox, answering customer queries and processing customer orders in a timely manner
7.Raise and monitor purchase orders to ensure that all parts are delivered on time and in full
8.Liaise with warehouse and other internal departments regarding shipments, purchasing and quality matters
9.Ensure all deliveries for the Workshop are within specification and are receipted in a timely manner, control of any parts delivered that require Further Work being by using existing processes in place
10.Providing customer advice and support to assist in ordering of the correct spare parts.
11.Assist and deputise for the Supply Chain Manager as and when required.
12.Answering and directing incoming phone calls and forwarding messages while maintaining professional attitude at all times, replying to emails in an organised, effective and timely manner
13.Confident accessing and using appropriate IT systems including Microsoft Office package, especially Excel, Sage 50 and Warehouse Management System
14.Adhering to all company policies and procedures, particularly with regards to health and safety, identifying areas for improvement to the Department Manager.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
•High level of professionalism with all contacts
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•Strong IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets and Sage accounts
•Strong numeracy skills
•Competent at prioritising tasks and working with little or no supervision
•Able to work to deadlines and achieve goals on time
•Great attention to detail
•Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team
•Ability to work under pressure
•Understanding of Environmental Management policies
Desirable
•3+ years experience working in a similar role within a manufacturing environment, ideally post Brexit
•Previous business/procurement/supply chain experience or qualifications
Personal Competencies
•Adaptable and flexible
•Effective and efficient
•Self-motivated
•Highly organised
•Methodical in following processes
•Great communicator
•Problem-solving and creative thinking skills
•Team player