1. An opportunity with a company that invests heavily within their people
2. Gain working with their projects, operational and commercial teams
About Our Client
Our client based in Bristol is a well established family run organisation in the retail sector, boasting a workforce of 100 plus spread across multiple locations. The company has its fair share of success stories through their investment in their employees as several employees have been there for 10 years plus, with the current MD progressing right the way through from a temp warehouse position!
Job Description
3. Optimise stock ordering in line with budgets, to minimise out of stocks and overstocks whilst maintaining fill rate & stock turn in line with team objective and company KPI's
4. Take ownership of a set SKU profile; using external software to help forecast purchasing requirements and prevent any ongoing supply issues
5. Use sales data to identify trends and changes in the usual demand profiles
6. Assist the Senior Demand Planner to drive improvement in forecast accuracy
7. Manage supplier relationships, measure their performance and report accordingly
8. Analyse and monitor priorities for loading with factories
9. Monitor, investigate and resolve adjustments and reconciliations
10. Manage incoming enquiries related to stock availability and work cross-functionally to assist with providing an exceptional customer experience to all internal customers
11. Maintain excellent communication skills with suppliers and other teams inside the business
12. Use initiative to actively resolve underlying issues and seek to change current processes
13. Provide cover for holidays and sickness for the other team members
14. To perform other tasks as and when required to do so
The Successful Applicant
A successful Purchasing Coordinator should have:
15. Proficiency in procurement software
16. A strong understanding of supply chain processes
17. Excellent negotiation and communication skills
18. Ability to work well in a team environment
What's on Offer
19. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing to 30 days holiday with length of service)
20. Pension scheme
21. Access to private healthcare services
22. Paid day off for your birthday
23. Tech Scheme
24. Bike Scheme
25. Free counselling/wellness sessions
26. Free gym and spa access for yourself and a friend
27. Wellbeing days
28. Social events
29. Free onsite parking - Aztec West Bristol