Global manufacturing business require a Purchasing Planner to join their Supply Chain function. The role is a blend of buying, planning, supplier relationship management and demand planning. The role would suit a proactive problem solver, with a good breadth of experience working within a purchasing or supply chain role.
The Purchasing Planner will join an established and supporting Supply Chain team with well-established processes, suppliers and customers. The position offers hybrid working, 3 days in the Basingstoke office and 2 days remote.
Specific duties of the Purchasing Planner include:
- Purchasing of goods and materials in accordance with MRP and production plans
- Monitoring of stock and inventory levels
- Manage supplier performance and collaboration driving them against OTD/OTIF targets.
- Maintenance of product and supplier data in the company MRP/ERP system
- Stakeholder management - Production, Quality, Sales, Finance
Purchasing Planner applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Previous experience in a purchasing or supply chain planning/coordination role
- Experience using MRP/ERP
- An appreciation of end-to-end global supply chain issues
- Excellent relationship building skills
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment
