Buyer and Planner in Preston

The Buyer / Planner will be responsible for the planning and purchasing of items to support the delivery of product to the customer at the highest quality and lowest possible total cost. The role has a key focus in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the data held in the ERP system, helping to maintain optimal inventory levels at all times.

Responsibilities:

• For the assigned portfolio of items, optimize inventory levels to ensure compliance with agreed customer stock holding requirements and internal inventory targets.
• Analyze, understand and take appropriate actions regarding ERP recommendations based on system settings.
• Issue purchase orders and work orders as per lead times to ensure delivery in line with internal & customer On Time Delivery goals.
• Work directly with the supply base to ensure the necessary communication results in swift order acknowledgements and clear availability information, updating the ERP system to reflect the latest information.
• Identify opportunities for sourcing improvements and cost savings, driving these opportunities through to implementation.
• Maintain accurate system data, such as purchase costs, lead times, MOQs, etc.
• Timely resolution to supplier invoice discrepancies, assisting finance dept. as necessary.
• Coordinate disposition of non-conforming material, notifying the supplier immediately to ensure no disruption to the supply chain.
• The buyer will be responsible to submit TSS Declarations for importing goods to Northern Ireland.

Candidate Attributes:

• Teamwork - Work efficiently with others on work projects or towards a common goal. Promote and participate in a positive team environment.
• Communication - Ability to determine where differing degrees of communication are required, and priorities are understood.
• Organization - Able to plan carefully and keep items in order to focus on tasks to be more efficient in the workplace.
• Time management - Planning, decision making, prioritization, goal setting.
• Ability to listen - Taking the time to listen and as necessary, filter most valuable content.
• Ability to adapt - Priorities can change and ability to adapt to changing circumstances can dictate success.

Education, Experience & Qualifications:

• Three years professional experience in materials planning, procurement, demand planning or appropriate experience within Supply Technologies.
• Experience with ERP systems and proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in a distribution environment a plus.
• Have a thorough knowledge of material planning and inventory management.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, be able to prioritize multiple tasks, easily adapt to changing situations, and work well under pressure.
• Have strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work in teams with members from various disciplines.
• Experience with Customs Declarations for Moving Goods from GB to NI preferable.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: On Site

Our Values:

• Do The Right Thing and we will succeed: We insist on honest and ethical behavior; We treat others respectfully; Our actions are underlined with high integrity; We partner with others who hold these same values.
• Go One Better to achieve greatness: We strive to do our best every day; We are curious and seek alternative viewpoints; We value innovation to deliver long-term success; We will not accept the status quo and tirelessly seek to improve.
• Customer First balanced with Company results: We serve our customers with a sense of urgency; We strive to anticipate our customers needs; We work with our customers to ensure we are providing them the best solutions they value; We help to deliver the long-term success of our company.
• WE DO what we say: We seek clarity and understanding; We follow through on our commitments; We respectfully challenge and collaborate to achieve mutual success; Once we agree, we move forward and make no excuses.
• Together we win: We respect and value each others thoughts and opinions; We make the time to develop meaningful relationships; We seek new opportunities to continuously learn: We never miss an opportunity to bring out the best in others.

Make a career at SUPPLY TECHNOLOGIES:

Career Development: Success starts from within, and we will help you chart your path from which you can enhance your career evolution. Supply Technologies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.