Planner / Buyer: Simple Business
- Employer
- Manor Royal Business District
- Location
- Crawley, West Sussex
- Salary
- £25-30k per year
- Closing date
- 27 Jun 2022
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- Sector
- Finance, Purchasing, Manufacturing
- Function
- Administration , Data , Negotiator , Operations, Procurement , Sales
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Buyer / Planner
SVC Labs/Simple Company is a growing e-liquids, CBD and Supplement producer close to Gatwick airport. We now need the services of a Buyer/Planner
This role provides the opportunity for the right candidate to come in and work alongside the current junior buyer/planner, and inventory team and take our buying, planning and inventory management to the next level! Supported by the Operations Manager and Junior planner/buyer, this person will learn the current processes, suggest and implement improvements and continuously improve the performance of buying and inventory management
The role requires a bright numerate and literate mind with Mathematics and English qualifications working knowledge of Purchasing processes, negotiation and inventory management. You'll need a wish to learn, energy and an enquiring mind and an excellent telephone manner. Experience in dealing with suppliers is beneficial. Clear concise thinking, & problem solving are essential for the position.
There will be a short hand off from the existing personnel, support from the Operations Manager, accounts and the MD:
Manage the Purchasing function with support from the Junior planner/buyer to incrementally improve the existing purchasing infrastructure and help deliver improvements in cost down, On Time In Full, delivery performance and inventory management
Work within our ERP system to develop the processes and procedures within the Purchasing/planning function, making the most of the system
To become the 'go to' person for all Purchasing/Planning questions
Suggest and deliver improvements across Purchasing, planning and inventory management to drive down costs and improve quality and accuracy
Select, assess, improve supplier performance. Deliver new products within agreed costs and quality, drive quality up
Supplier progress chasing and negotiations - there are is an established supplier base, there is room to improve on price, quality and lead time
Supplier development for new processes, materials, methods, outsourcing, make or buy decision making.
Support Sales with accurate data for prices and delivery
MRP/ERP - The position holder is also required to use the NetSuite system on a daily basis, a willingness and capacity to become expert in ERP would be beneficial
Raise work orders
KPI's - establish new a relevant KPI's and measures
Help deliver modern purchasing & planning in the LEAN supply chain.
If you have good computer skills in MS Office, any ERP/MRP systems, that would be an advantage. Experience of Netsuite would also be an advantage
Purchasing in a fast moving cost sensitive agile environment would be a great plus.
A good understanding of Operations within a SME, delivering short lead times on budget
This role is available immediately and requires an SMART, energised, enthusiastic and competent candidate.
Company
Manor Royal Business District is the biggest business park of the Gatwick Diamond area and one of the south east's premier mixed activity employment hubs.
Enviable location and connections
Situated at the heart of the Gatwick Diamond on the Sussex and Surrey county borders, just two miles from London Gatwick Airport, a major motorway junction (M23 Junctoion 10) and two mainline railway stations (Gatwick Airport and Three Bridges), Manor Royal is a popular choice for a diverse range of occupiers including a host of blue chip global brands.
Manor Royal in numbers
- One of the biggest business parks in the South East.
- Covers an area of 539 acres – that’s over 300 football pitches.
- 700 properties
- 500 businesses
- 30,000 people
Manor Royal more than a number
Since the formation of the Manor Royal Business Group (MRBG), an association of Manor Royal based business and firms, being on Manor Royal means being part of something. You’re never just a number.
Manor Royal makes sense
Scale, diversity, location and great connectivity with a property offer to match means Manor Royal based firms are never far away from their suppliers, customers and a talented workforce.
Pay us a visit
Visit www.manorroyal.org to find out more and to get in touch
- Website
- http://www.manorroyal.org/
- Mini-site
- Manor Royal Business District
- Location
-
7 Magellan Terrace (Ground Floor)
Gatwick Road
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 9PJ
United Kingdom
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