Position Summary
The Demand Planner's primary responsibilities include liaising with our suppliers in Italy, processing timely and efficient purchase orders, analysing data and other administration duties. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a candidate looking to use their skills and competencies in an environment where you can and will be expected to make a difference. The Company has ambitious growth plans which will require someone who is motivated and eager to learn. The role will report to the Purchasing manager and will be based at our offices in Newtownmountkennedy, Co Wicklow.
Responsibilities
1. Maintain strong working relationships with our vendors.
2. Stay up to date with industry trends and establish long-term purchasing arrangements with vendors when it is beneficial to the company.
3. Compare product deliveries with issued purchase orders and contact vendors when there are discrepancies.
4. Verify purchases by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives.
5. Prepare purchase orders by verifying logistics details.
6. Obtain purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders.
7. Verify receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolve shipments in error with suppliers.
8. Authorize payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.
9. Keep information accessible by sorting and filing documents.
10. Provide purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analysing, and summarizing data and trends.
11. Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
12. Accomplish purchasing and organisation mission by completing related results as needed.
Person Specification
* Fluent in English (Spoken and Written) - Essential
* Fluent in Italian (Spoken and Written) - Desirable
* 3 years+ experience in a similar role - Desirable
* Knowledge of demand planning process - Desirable
* Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work as part of a team.
* Ability to use own initiative and complete tasks in a timely manner.
* Accuracy in completing tasks such as data entry.
* High level of integrity.
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office/Excel.
* Experience in Microsoft Navision or similar system - Desirable.
* Any other tasks as assigned by the Purchasing Manager.
Benefits
* Pension contribution up to 3%
* Life Assurance Plan
* Bonus Structure
* Staff Discount on all our products
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