Packaging Buyer Graduate – Carmarthenshire

1 week ago


Carmarthenshire, Wales, United Kingdom Dunbia Full time
We're a family-owned company and a global leader in the food industry, creating consistent quality meat products from sustainable sources for some of the UK’s biggest supermarkets and food service providers. Our passion for quality and innovation drives our rapid growth, and we're looking for ambitious graduates like you to join our team.
Imagine being part of a company that values integrity, trust, and creating better food naturally. By investing in innovation and sustainability, we aspire to become a key partner for new and existing customers. With our Brighter Futures Graduate Program, you'll have the chance to grow your career in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment, working alongside passionate people who will help you unlock your full potential.
Our graduate programme offers a diverse range of experiences and opportunities, ensuring that you'll never be bored. From production and quality control to management and sustainability initiatives, you'll be exposed to various aspects of the business, fostering continuous learning and growth. We have an exciting opportunity for a Packaging Buyer graduate to join our business. Working in fast-paced food manufacturing environment gaining a hands-on experience across all aspects of packaging business within the business with a focus on continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
This graduate role will ensure you gain a wide range of packaging buying experience through continuous on the job development with coaching and mentoring. Your role will see you tackle a wide range of business challenges in a busy meat production environment. Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining the seamless flow of materials to support the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional products while maintaining cost effectiveness and sustainability;
- Co-ordinating daily and weekly stock levels through daily compilation of buy sheets;
- Maintaining weekly packaging forecast and liaising with suppliers;
- Preparing daily purchase orders and updating on receipt of delivery notes;
- Approving invoices;
- Tracking orders to ensure that deliveries which have been received are correct and liaising with suppliers on any issues;
- Liaising with external warehouse and transport companies;
- Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications and raise disputes where necessary.
- Liaise with the Production, Purchasing, NPD, Finance, Technical and Operations teams to ensure a smooth running of the business.
- Working with a continuous improvement mindset.
With us you would receive
- 1-to-1 coaching, dedicated mentors, and bespoke management development to help you grow professionally.
- Fast track career progression and the potential to rotate to different areas of the business, broadening your horizons and giving you the chance to explore new challenges.
- The opportunity to learn from passionate and knowledgeable people with invaluable on-the-job training.
- Investment in residential offsite training and team building to further enhance your skills, ensuring you stay ahead of the game.

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