Job Description:
The Procurement Planner plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of manufacturing production schedules and departmental workflows.
The ideal candidate will have experience in Buyer/Planner roles in a manufacturing environment, with strong analytical and communication skills.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and preparing manufacturing production schedules, negotiating favourable terms with suppliers, and managing cost reduction projects.
They will also develop weekly Master Production Schedules, schedule customer orders, and manage inventory reduction projects to reach agreed targets.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and prepare manufacturing production schedules and departmental workflows
* Negotiate favourable terms with suppliers
* Develop weekly Master Production Schedules
* Schedule customer orders
* Manage cost reduction and inventory reduction projects
* Support implementation of Kanban, Vendor Managed Inventory, and Co-Managed Inventory
* Measure supplier performance and hold quarterly business reviews
Requirements:
* Degree level qualification in a business or technical discipline
* APICS CPIM and/or IIPMM Cert/Dip qualification desirable
* 3+ years' experience in Buyer/Planner roles in a manufacturing environment
* Excellent analytical and communication skills
* Advanced user of MS Excel