Supply Chain & Purchasing Lead
Posted 09/10/2024 by Hart Recruitment
- Using SAP to run MRP, managing the setup and reorder point for each part number, ensuring up-to-date lead time from the mills in SAP and updating safety stock profiles
- Working closely with the Sales Team to understand customer forecasts and those growth products not visible by MRP
- Placing transactional purchase orders with the group mills
- Monitoring order delivery dates and taking any action when necessary to ensure good OTD from suppliers
- Building good communication with Mills and looking for process improvements.
- Placing orders and liaising with Sub Con suppliers
- An understanding of the steel industry's commercial aspects, including pricing, market trends, and supplier dynamics
- Advanced knowledge and experience of MRP systems and processes
- Working closely with the sales to understand commercial opportunities and ensure stock availability
- An engineering, technical, or mechanical background is highly desirable, with an understanding of metrics and imperials
- Previous experience working within a similar position, experience working within the supply chain and developing a good planning strategy
- Strong financial and business acumen, including budgeting and cost management, with the ability to negotiate for additional funding with the CFO and MD when necessary
- Previous experience in using SAP, however, this is not essential
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse data, with strong computing skills using Microsoft Office and Excel
- Good understanding of MRP and SAP work orders
- You may have experience with the following: Production Co-ordinator, Supply Chain Co-odinator, Buyer, Procurement Planner, Production Team Leader, Supply Chain Lead, Metal Buyer, Purchasing Co-ordinator, Purchasing Manager, MRP Specialist or any other similar position
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- 9909
- Job ID:
- 222457882
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