Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd posted a job you might be interested in February 26, 2014 at 02:38PM

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd



Buyer/Supply Chain Co-ordinator

Rochester, United Kingdom, GB - Consumer Goods

Key Duties and Responsibilities



* Maintain Fill Rate for Stocked lines at or above set goal of 98+% by ensuring effective replenishment through consistent open order book management

* Manage customer back orders by working in conjunction with Purchasing Assistants to correct supply chain on advance notification of a potential issue, continuing the resolution if the product does back order. At all times ensuring good quality communication occurs within the business to maximise customer service.

* Maintain parameters to ensure cost effective placement of orders on a daily basis to meet service and profit requirements

* Attain Key Metrics as defined by the department lead related to ERP and order book maintenance

* Actively seek best pricing through negotiation, market awareness and price list management

* Negotiate and monitor vendor rebates to ensure correct accrual decisions are made and rebates maximised without compromising working capital

* Ensure that all relevant supplier details and product price information is accurately maintained on the appropriate system, working closely with the IM Gatekeepers to ensure all price lists are updated on a timely basis enabling the correct forward buy investment to be made

* Ensure Freight costs are managed to optimise costs for the supply chain, working to best practice guidelines as defined by the department lead

* Control inventory levels through focused activity on new item management, overstock management and maintenance of E3 parameters to ensure inventory accuracy levels are attained and working capital maximised

* Work with the Operations team to ensure smooth delivery of product to shelf and timely resolution of queries

* Constantly review and suggest improvements to processes to bring efficiencies/cost savings to the Supply Chain

* Develop supplier relationships and introduce measurement tools to improve supplier performance

* Develop internal relationships, influencing key internal customers to promote professional purchasing principals across the business ensuring timely communication and problem resolution.

* Progress and achieve set objectives as defined by the Department Head on a yearly basis

* Participate in special projects and perform other duties as required



Our client seeks the best candidates within the market place and if you feel you have the relevant skills then please apply.

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£24000.00 - £28000.00 per annum



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