Senior Buyer £65,000 + Package ( Epping Area ) A fantastoc oppportunity available for an experienced Senior Buyer within the hard goods sector. Reporting into the Director you will work together to create and implement a robust group procurement process. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT * Merchandise Planning * Review current stock holdings, sales run rates, manufacturing lead times and supplier MOQ, planned promotional activity * Forecast future demand, including seasonal products and calculate stock requirements for the nominated Product Portfolio * Maintain optimum stock availability Purchase Order Management * Raise all Purchase Orders for all items with the nominated suppliers * Review all Proforma Invoices and manage the authorisation process and confirmation with the supplier Shipping * Oversee the despatch and shipping process with the supplier and the nominated Freight Agent * Monitor Freight Reports and chase suppliers to ensure timely delivery ofall agreed shipments and update expected delivery dates on the system * Co-ordinate with CLARKE central warehouse team for Booking-In of Orders and prioritisation of urgent deliveries * Ensure Import Tariff codes are correct on the system and updated where necessary for all items within the nominated Product Portfolio. Lifecycle Management * Manage the efficient phasing in and out of obsolete and replacement items whilst maximisin...