Purchasing and Logistics Director

2 weeks ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom DVS Ltd Full time
Purchasing and Logistics Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled Purchasing and Logistics Manager to lead our Purchasing and Logistics department. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring appropriate levels of stock are maintained, optimising supply chain processes, controlling costs and maintaining an organised inventory system.

Main Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement forecasting processes to ensure the company maintains appropriate levels of stock.
  • Monitor aged stock and work with other departments to minimise values and highlight potential issues.
  • Support stock accuracy enquiries to resolution and manage direct delivery orders to completion.
  • Proactively manage the team to respond accurately and within agreed time frames to daily purchasing enquiries via company systems.
  • Implement and use purchasing and logistics best practices and key metrics to improve performance and drive efficiencies.
  • Liaise with suppliers to ensure prices are updated on the stock system on a regular basis and timely basis.
  • Manage and support stock takes (year-end) working with other departments to ensure an efficient process and stock records are accurately updated on a timely basis.
  • Manage team performance and agreeing employee development plans including appraisals, you will motivate and inspire individuals to achieve, and to maintain consistent levels of high performance.
  • Report to the Executive team and Directors, you will report weekly and monthly on a wide range of key metrics/KPIs and provide updates/insight and offer solutions for improvements where applicable.
Key Attributes and Experience
  • Experience in managing a team of individuals to reach their highest team and personal potential.
  • Advanced user of Excel to interrogate and analyse data (Pivot tables, filters etc.).
  • Experience using MRP systems to forecast, problem solve and ensure smooth running of the department.
  • Extensive experience of forecasting and stock management and overall supply chain management.
  • Experienced in dealing with high volumes of SKUs (1,000+) with stock turnover at least every 3 months in a distribution business or a fast stock moving environment.
  • Sage 200 experience preferred.
Salary and Benefits
  • Competitive financial package that can be negotiable and tailored to the successful candidate.
  • 25 Days Holiday Per Annum Plus Statutory Bank Holidays; increasing to 28 Days Holiday Allowance after three years' service.
  • Private Medical Insurance.
  • Company Sick Pay Scheme.
  • Income Protection.
  • Share Incentive Scheme.
  • Company Funded Social Events.
  • On-site parking.
  • Workplace Pension.
  • Charity Days & Events.
  • Annual Flu Vaccination.
  • Employee Assistant Program.
  • Buy/Sell Holiday Scheme.
  • Employee Recognition Awards.
  • Casual Dress.

DVS Ltd, apart of Midwich Group, is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.



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