COMPANY
My Client is a leading multi-national manufacturing organisation with a site in the North East just outside of Newcastle
ROLE
They are currently seeking to recruit a Vendor Scheduler who's broad purpose will be to purchase, plan and progress delivery of raw materials and/or finished products ensuring on time delivery to support organizations quality, service and inventory objectives.
The main responsibilties of the position are:
Managing Cost
· Place purchase orders/shop orders and progress to receipt in line with agreed rules set by EPM for goods
and freight.
· Progress invoices and claims with suppliers/hauliers in line with agreed company procedures.
Managing Delivery
· Ensure paper shortage alerts responded to within 24 hrs of order entry
· Receive and process customer order requirements
· Provide accurate stock projections and inventory forecast
· Effectively manage the closure of supplier claims
· Effectively liase with suppliers and customers - internal and external
· Ensure project launches managed effectively
· Manage supplier delivery performance
· Maintain inventory in line with business requirements
· Maintain import information required by customs for managed suppliers
· Manage supply chain for New Product Introductions and Product Phase Outs
Managing Improvements
· Contribute and participate in improvement activities
Managing Information
· Liase effectively with internal/external suppliers and customers
· Prepare information for business reporting
PERSON
The suitable candidate will ideally display the following attributes:
· Qualified to HNC level in appropriate discipline or
· Experience of a high volume manufacturing environment
· Supervisory skills
· Organisational skills
· Excellent working knowledge of MRPII / ERP systems
· Works effectively as part of a team
· Readily responds when required to perform tasks outside of core area of responsibility
· Plans and organizes work effectively