Planner/buyer (Raw Materials)

2 weeks ago


Plymouth, United Kingdom DK Recruitment Full time

We are looking for an experienced Production Planner/Buyer to organise production according to demand and quality standards. You will be the one to ensure raw material are delivered on time and ensure schedule adherence. The production planner/ buyer willneed to be well-versed in production procedures and ways to optimise those as well building relationships with suppliers. We are looking for someone who is organised and results-driven with great problem-solving skills.

**Key Skills**:

- To schedule the turning process
- To control the inventory levels from a raw material state
- Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing
- Expedite internal and external orders and as required of raw material and components to support schedules
- Process requisitions and update management on status of orders
- To monitor production performance and capacity against required output levels.
- To monitor and improve OTD of the turning cell
- Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery
- To control the inventory levels of raw material and ensure replenishment by placing orders with suppliers and following them up
- Deal with any invoice queries that may arise in relation with raw material purchase orders
- Liaise with manufacturing engineering to review manufacturing feasibility and possible raw material changes
- Ensure compliance of purchased raw material to our internal specifications

**Skills & Qualifications Required**:

- Proven experience as a Production Planner or Buyer
- Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles
- Experience in MRP
- Competency in MS Office and ERP Systems
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment or independently o0 multiple projects with strict completion deadlines
- Ability to solve problems in a team / manufacturing environment
- Lean manufacturing knowledge would also be an advantage


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