APL, A Comar Company, is a custom Injection Moulding company, delivering precision manufactured parts to the medical device, pharmaceutical, and food sectors.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our team as Supply Chain Lead.
We offer many benefits – we are passionate about investing in our people. We provide unrivalled training and development, offering our employees the opportunity to grow within the company.
APL is a great place to work, eliminating the time and cost of long commutes. We offer work-life balance – no requirement to do shift work and we are flexible with start/finish times. We also offer a profit share scheme and 26 days leave per annum.
We have a strong diverse culture – no two days are the same, allowing for an interesting and positively challenging career.
Key responsibilities include:
Customer Product
* Coordinating our clients’ shipments and deliveries while dealing with any queries/issues which may arise due to delays.
* Corresponding and updating customers, logistics providers, and suppliers daily.
* Preparation of all commercial invoicing and packaging slips for our customers.
* Coordinating shipments and deliveries with the Store personnel & APL Driver.
* Weekly internal communications circulated regarding orders, inventory status, and details of the delivery schedule for the following week.
* Attend weekly client meetings where required, always being punctual and prepared to provide updates.
* Build and maintain strong client relationships.
Raw Materials & Packaging
* Arrange collection and delivery of all raw materials and packaging.
* Ordering of packaging.
* Ensure strong communication on material supply status with internal stakeholders.
* Coordinate shipping and customs clearance activities as required.
* Ensure Certificates of Conformance are aligned to requirements and correct records retained.
* Booking in of all materials and packaging onto ERP IQMS & ensuring FRM:138 is fully completed & attached to goods inwards.
Documentation & Records
* Data entry and export from the company ERP IQMS.
* Maintain all relevant supply chain records as required.
* Ensure APL Truck driver card and tachograph is kept up to date.
* Virtual line clearance must be completed & signed off on line clearance form.
Stock Checks
* Coordinating weekly stock checks with the Store personnel & Material Handler.
* Ensure stock levels are correctly reflected in the company’s ERP IQMS.
* Email provided weekly to the Financial Controller, Operations Manager & Production Manager with stock checks. No changes to be made to ERP system until approved from the above.
* Client stock checks to be completed on request from the customer.
Continuous Improvement
* Coordinate ad-hoc shipping and customs clearance activities as required.
* Liaise and provide support with upcoming audits, as and when required.
* Proactive Lean participation to assist with cost savings and drive efficiencies in line with APL’s Lean Journey.
* Provide cover for leave within the Materials, Administration & Shipping departments as required.
* Strictly comply with all approved procedures within the APL Quality Management System.
* Actively participate in Lean initiatives & proactively help with continuous improvement.
* Ensure that the Environmental Management System is established, implemented, maintained, and continually improved across the site in accordance with ISO 14001 requirements.
* Ensure all transport companies have signed a transport agreement.
* Conduct internal audits and Quality Spot Checks.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In person
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