Buyer & Production Planner

7 months ago

Bridgend, United Kingdom Coppice Alupack Full time

**STRICTLY NO AGENCIES - DIRECT APPLICANTS ONLY**

Coppice Alupack, part of the EP Group, is an international supplier of aluminium packaging to the food manufacturing processing and baking industries. We are currently recruiting a Buyer with production planning experience. The role requires the individual to be able to commute to Bridgend main Head Office daily.

**Main purpose of the role**:
As a Buyer and Production Planner you will be responsible for a small team and oversee the purchase of goods, raw materials and equipment whilst also supporting the operation of the manufacturing schedules. You will liaise closely with the Production Manager and the rest of the Supply Chain and the Commercial Team for optimal production and supply schedules. You will serve as the primary point of contact for and liaison with Sales, Logistics and Manufacturing Departments. You will maintain relationships with existing suppliers and source new suppliers for future products. You will process requisitions and update management on the status of orders, liaising with other department to ensure projects are completed.

**Specific Role Responsibilities**

As a Buyer and Production Planner, you will be working Monday to Friday, to:

- Researching new markets, products and manufacturing processes
- Identifying quality standards and ensuring that all products meet those standards
- Negotiating with suppliers to agree prices, quantities, delivery schedules and exclusivity deals
- Working with inventory management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders and report any back-ordered or missing products
- Delivering reports on sales data, marketing activity and other metrics to the senior management team and other stakeholders, including KPIs
- Conducting competitor research
- Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations
- Set production plans and challenge production on the adherence to plan
- Collaborate with relevant departments to establish schedules and plans that allocate available resources to best serve client or customer needs
- Periodically compare current and anticipated orders with available inventory of raw materials; use judgement to anticipate demand for and to acquire additional supplies as needed
- Manage the Runners, Repeaters and Strangers analysis and process
- Integrates sales orders with master schedule; coordinate availability of raw materials, supplies equipment and staff as needed to meet delivery dates
- Drive production to meet run at rates to ensure customer satisfaction
- Report and graph production throughput, scrap & plan adherence
- Produce weekly management reports
- Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules
- Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications
- Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
- Conduct research for new components and suppliers
- Work with suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues
- Look to drive a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and innovation, with an emphasis on embracing technology to maximise efficiency

**Knowledge/Skills/Exp**
- Relevant experience in a similar role
- Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Thorough understanding of supply chain
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Extremely proficient with production planning systems
- Ability to be flexible, be readily adaptable and work in a rapidly and constantly changing environment
- Excellent team player but also self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
- Knowledge of import/export and post Brexit requirements
- Financial and accounting knowledge for calculating margins, gross profit and discounts
- Keen attention to detail and accuracy
- An understanding of Supply Chain Management & Logistics
- Excellent attention to detail and high standards for quality control

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

Pay: £43,000.00-£46,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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