Scheduler/expeditor

**About us**

We are professional and agile. We have recently celebrated 100 years in business.

Our work environment includes:

- Modern office setting
- Food provided

**REQUIRED / DESIRED SKILLS**

**Qualifications & Experience**

**Knowledge & Skills**

**DESIRABLE**
- Inventory management skills desirable.
- Previous purchasing experience is desirable
- Experience of mainframe systems, particularly re-ordering of raw material in a metals environment (MPR).
- Experience of working in a technical environment.
- Sound understanding of logistics and supply chain management principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and address issues promptly.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

ESSENTIAL
- Attention to detail/accuracy.
- Interpersonal/communication skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Good telephone manner.
- IT Literate, excellent EXCEL skills.
- Initiative and innovation.
- Flexibility.
- Self-Motivated.
- Health & Safety Awareness.
- Problem solving.
- Intermediate negotiation skills.

**ROLE SUMMARY**
- Drive and develop the MRP process making recommendations for scheduling of re-order, de-expediting, capacity re-allocation and surplus stock utilisation aligned to existing/predicted sales demand and inventory KPI's.
- Expedite live purchase orders, for both product and services, liaising with the Sales and Planning to ensure the correct prioritisation to fulfil customer requirements and uphold service excellence.
- Co-ordination and communication of delivery status of live purchase orders (product and service) and scheduling of incoming goods based on existing or predicted customer demand.

**ROLE TASKS & ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- Perpetually review the company’s inventory profile in-line with sales demand and stock turns and suggest re-ordering for MPR product categories.- Make recommendation for de-expediting and mill capacity re-allocation of live purchase order, as well as recommendations for re-working of surplus stock to cover demand shortfalls.
- Maintain MRP data in relation to min/max stock levels.
- Expedite external suppliers and subcontractors in line with the PO requirements and ensure timely and accurate communication to the business.
- Oversee the updating of Purchase Orders regarding delivery dates within the company’s IT system.
- Implement effective regular communication with suppliers on delivery performance & documentation.
- Monitor stock and create scheduling of purchase orders in conjunction with existing and predicted Sales requirements.
- Act as a conduit to Sales and Planning for the control, prioritisation & scheduling of purchase orders ensuring fulfilment of existing and predicted sales demand.
- Make suggestions for purchase to the Buyer in respond to the fulfilment of live customer orders affected by delays of incoming product.
- Manage and maintain positive relationships with key suppliers and internal customers.
- Regularly review working practices and processes, identifying and implementing improvement initiatives throughout the Supply Chain function.
- Actively maintain industry knowledge and awareness to support the business units.
- Regularly liaise with supporting departments and the senior management team to provide business critical data to support the operation.
- Management and review of the Subcontract Supply Chain with regular external visits, teams calls and daily communication.
- Investigate and seek resolution of any supplier invoice queries where cover may be required.
- Verify supplier order acknowledgements against purchase order requirements where cover may be required.
- Processing of any collections and communicating with the relevant departments.
- Processing of any custom clearances where cover may be needed.
- General administrative tasks that may require assistance to ensure the day-to-day office needs are fulfilled.

To apply, please submit your resume.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person