Procurement Specialist

1 week ago

Hinckley, Leicestershire, United Kingdom Octopus Energy Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Materials Planner to join our Supply Chain team at Octopus Energy.

The Materials Planner will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless flow of materials through our supply chain, working closely with various departments to maintain optimal inventory levels and support installation and production schedules.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of our supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Inventory Management: Proactively monitor and maintain optimised inventory levels, ensuring that stock levels are sufficient to meet production and installation requirements while minimising excess and obsolete inventory.
  • Supplier Management: Be the main day-to-day point of contact for suppliers on materials forecasts and operational performance. Ensure timely and accurate order placements, track shipments, and resolve/escalate any supply issues promptly.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and finance to gather data and insights for material planning and inventory optimisation.
  • Data Analysis: Utilise data analysis tools to assess material usage patterns, forecast future material needs, proactively manage risk of stock-outs, and identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements.
  • Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of material plans, purchase orders, inventory levels, and supplier information.
Requirements
  • Experience: Proven experience in materials planning, demand forecasting, or inventory management, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment on direct-to-consumer goods.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively externally and with cross-functional teams, and demonstrate proficiency in visual and presentation skills.
  • Organisational Skills: Strong organisational, data analysis, and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail to resolve issues and quickly and accurately.
  • Resilience: Demonstrate tenacity and resilience in driving solutions to completion, proactively addressing supply chain issues, and prioritising the customer's needs and ensuring positive outcomes.
  • Flexibility: Flexible to travel across our UK operation sites.

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