An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Co-ordinator on a 12 month fixed term, part time basis to join the team at our Wisbech site. This position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career.
The role will support the Purchasing function in the planning, sourcing, and purchasing of a wide range of materials and services, in line with Coveris company policy.
Key areas of responsibility
- To manage the purchase order placement process in line with business procedures
- Ensure that clear communications are delivered to the business in a timely fashion regarding to delivery issues
- Manage stock holding agreements with key suppliers and ensure that all material is called in within agreed parameters
- Liaise with all suppliers outside of the UK to ensure that all import procedures are followed to enable on time and in full deliveries
- Collaborate with the Procurement Category Managers to facilitate timely distribution of supplier forecasts
- Effectively communicate the supplier lead times within the business, with the support of the Procurement Category Managers
- Work alongside the Procurement Category Managers to ensure material is used from all sites to reduce obsolescence
- Utilise the pricing spreadsheet and purchase contracts as and when required
- Liaise with the quality team where raw material deliveries have been rejected, suspected or queries arise
- Liaise with the finance team to ensure that all invoice or GRN queries are completed in a timely fashion
- To support the Procurement Category Managers in delivering against the budgeted target for raw material stock holding, whilst still maintaining appropriate availability of all direct materials to meet OTIF
- To support the Procurement Category Managers in delivering continuous improvement projects
- Work alongside the Planning and SIOP teams to manage job target dates, where affected by raw material availability, and check upcoming production plans are free of materials-related issues
- To use and maintain any new Operating Procedures as created by the Procurement Category Managers
- Provide information to other areas of the business as requested
- Plan for periods of increase volume and exceptional projects
- Data management. Monthly collation, cleansing and internal reporting of supplier volume/spend information
Candidate specification
- Excellent communicator (written and verbal) at all times
- Great attention to detail and can multitask
- Innovative thinker
- Organised and calm under pressure
- Friendly, approachable and flexible – a team player
- Professional
- Proactive, positive, enthusiastic - demonstrates “can do” attitude
- Commercially aware
- Leads by example, but effective delegator
- Proven problem-solving and analytical skills
- Able to work independently
- Must be IT literate
- Good numeracy skills
- Ability to use Excel at Intermediate level
- Sound communication skills
- Must be accurate and have a keen eye for detail
- Knowledge of internal ERP systems - Radius/Prism
- Confidence to negotiate with suppliers would be an advantage but is expected to develop within a reasonable period of time
Selection
Should you feel that your skills and experience match the specification, please submit your covering letter and CV along with your salary expectations to our team.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 7 days after the closing date, then please assume that your application has not been successful.
