Buyer and Production Planner

3 weeks ago

Bridgend, United Kingdom Jennifer Griffiths Recruitment and Training Ltd Full time

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

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

Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £43,000.00-£46,000.00 per year

Day shift: Monday to Friday

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

Pay: £43,000.00-£46,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Free parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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