Reporting to the Operations Manager he Buyer/Planner position will be based on the client site, developing Bills of Material, managing inventory availability, & sourcing parts. This role is very much focussed on MRO parts, identifying alternative / direct sources and driving cost reduction for the client.
You need to have a valid work permit for the UK for this role. There will be no sponsorship involved.
Inventory Management:
- Agree with the customer of the inventory levels which will be required
- Update catalog with the inventory levels
- Review the daily status of inventory at high risk for shortage and provide recovery plans
- Achieve inventory levels optimization by utilizing the internal network of buyers and planners to reduce excess inventory per need.
- Resolution of any issue with stocked (warehoused) material
- Disposition and removal of inventory with low consumption, as required by the customer
Purchasing:
- Developing Bills of Material
- Identifying direct and alternative source for parts.
- Tracking cost savings
- Managing all import/export documentation
- Purchasing decision making and PO placement
- On-time delivery management
Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications
- Business degree or equivalent.
- 3-5 years experience in a large scale manufacturing environment – pharmaceutical experience would be a plus.
- Strong Excel skillset
- An analytic approach to work and strong attention to detail
- Strong communication skills (both written & oral)
- Data analytics skills
- Ability to partner and communicate effectively with the internal team, customers, and suppliers
Contact Detail:
Adaptive HVM Recruiting Team