Supply Planner & Buyer Food importer and manufacturer
Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.
Location: Surrey
Salary: £45k DOE, EOT bonus, pension
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supply Planner & Buyer to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business. This is an ideal role for a recent graduate or someone in the early stages of their supply chain career who is looking to gain hands-on experience across purchasing, planning, supplier management, and stock control.
Working as part of a busy Supply Chain team, you will play a key role in ensuring products, raw materials, and packaging are available to support production while building strong relationships with suppliers both in the UK and overseas.
The Role
This is a varied position where no two days are the same. Responsibilities will include:
Raising and managing purchase orders for raw materials, packaging, and finished products.
Managing supplier relationships across the UK and internationally.
Chasing suppliers to ensure products and packaging are delivered on time.
Liaising with overseas suppliers regarding production schedules, shipping updates, and delivery times.
Monitoring stock levels and identifying potential shortages or overstock situations.
Supporting supply planning to ensure customer demand is met.
Managing supplier contracts, pricing agreements, and purchasing documentation.
Coordinating with logistics providers and freight forwarders where required.
Working closely with Production, Warehouse, Sales, and Customer Service teams to ensure continuity of supply.
Maintaining accurate purchasing and inventory records within the ERP system.
Producing reports and analysing stock and supplier performance.
Supporting continuous improvements across the supply chain function.
About You
We're looking for an organised, driven, and ambitious individual who is keen to build a long-term career within Supply Chain and Procurement.
You will ideally have:
A degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Food Manufacturing, Procurement, Business, or a related discipline, or previous experience in a similar role.
Experience or knowledge of supply chain, purchasing, planning, stock control, or food manufacturing.
Strong communication skills with the confidence to deal with suppliers both in the UK and overseas.
Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
Good numerical and analytical skills.
Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
The ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
What's on Offer
A fantastic opportunity to continue your career within Supply Chain and Procurement.
Full training and ongoing professional development.
Exposure to international supplier management and global supply chains.
Clear career progression into Buyer, Supply Planner, Procurement, or Supply Chain Management roles.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
A supportive, dynamic team environment within a successful and growing business. xehkeey
If you're looking to build a career in purchasing and supply planning and want to join a business where you'll gain real responsibility from day one, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.
Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.
Location: Surrey
Salary: £45k DOE, EOT bonus, pension
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supply Planner & Buyer to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business. This is an ideal role for a recent graduate or someone in the early stages of their supply chain career who is looking to gain hands-on experience across purchasing, planning, supplier management, and stock control.
Working as part of a busy Supply Chain team, you will play a key role in ensuring products, raw materials, and packaging are available to support production while building strong relationships with suppliers both in the UK and overseas.
The Role
This is a varied position where no two days are the same. Responsibilities will include:
Raising and managing purchase orders for raw materials, packaging, and finished products.
Managing supplier relationships across the UK and internationally.
Chasing suppliers to ensure products and packaging are delivered on time.
Liaising with overseas suppliers regarding production schedules, shipping updates, and delivery times.
Monitoring stock levels and identifying potential shortages or overstock situations.
Supporting supply planning to ensure customer demand is met.
Managing supplier contracts, pricing agreements, and purchasing documentation.
Coordinating with logistics providers and freight forwarders where required.
Working closely with Production, Warehouse, Sales, and Customer Service teams to ensure continuity of supply.
Maintaining accurate purchasing and inventory records within the ERP system.
Producing reports and analysing stock and supplier performance.
Supporting continuous improvements across the supply chain function.
About You
We're looking for an organised, driven, and ambitious individual who is keen to build a long-term career within Supply Chain and Procurement.
You will ideally have:
A degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Food Manufacturing, Procurement, Business, or a related discipline, or previous experience in a similar role.
Experience or knowledge of supply chain, purchasing, planning, stock control, or food manufacturing.
Strong communication skills with the confidence to deal with suppliers both in the UK and overseas.
Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
Good numerical and analytical skills.
Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
The ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
What's on Offer
A fantastic opportunity to continue your career within Supply Chain and Procurement.
Full training and ongoing professional development.
Exposure to international supplier management and global supply chains.
Clear career progression into Buyer, Supply Planner, Procurement, or Supply Chain Management roles.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
A supportive, dynamic team environment within a successful and growing business. xehkeey
If you're looking to build a career in purchasing and supply planning and want to join a business where you'll gain real responsibility from day one, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.
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