Purchasing Co-ordinator

**Job Overview**

This is a supporting role working within the Supply team for the National Retail Accounts side of our business, you will assist the Inventory Manager in daily tasks to ensure all admin and stock ordering processes are maintained.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Working closely with the Inventory Manager to plan and schedule product availability and optimising stock holding, working with Far East suppliers / UK customers to maintain the business's KPI targets.
- Using Slim4 inventory and forecasting management tools / Web portals and Excel you will help support the Inventory Manager in forecasting order requirements to the supplier base.
- Placing the order requirements to the supplier base.
- Monitoring supplier orderbooks to ensure orders meet OTIF.
- Communicating with our Far East office to help expedite & defer orders.
- Help the Inventory Manager plan for new range changes and exit, seasonal stock inputs and monitoring resolution of any customer service issues.
- Liaise effectively with All appropriate departments to ensure our customers’ requirements are known and met.
- Provide efficient and friendly service to our customers at all times.
- Any other ad hoc duties as required by the Supply team.

**Experience required**
- Good IT skills necessary in MS Excel / Outlook.
- Used to working with spreadsheets
- Strong prioritisation skills and have the ability to keep tight deadlines.
- Must be a positive team player but also have the ability to work autonomously.