Purchase and Process Planner

About the Opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a Purchase and Process Planner to support our operations within our Melton Mill site. The role reports to the Purchase and Planning Manager (PPM) and is responsible for assisting in daily duties associated with outsourced purchasing and to assist the PPM in daily activities associated with production activities, planning and co-ordination.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Placing purchase orders for outsourced products.

• Evaluate status of purchased products and expedite products on time.

• To ensure production activities are uninterrupted by ensuring outsourced products are delivered on time and in full quantity.

• Assess stock holding levels (outsourced products) and maintain minimum stock levels.

• Plan production manufacturing activities to ensure high efficiency and accuracy of manufactured products.

• Evaluate client orders and match with production sequencing and content

• General assistance to the PPM to ensure high accuracy and efficiency

• Standing in for the PPM during holidays and absence.

• Other production relation support duties requested by supervision / management.

Experience and Background requirements

• Must have a 'SAFETY FIRST’ culture with a zero tolerance and continuous safety improvement mentality.

• Previous purchasing / supplier liaison experience is preferred.

• Previous planning or production co-ordination experience is preferred.

• Must have good computer skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint packages.

• Previous ERP / MRP experience is preferred.

• Must be well organised, have an attention to detail and ability to deliver 100% of expected requirement.