Supply Chain Planner - £16.34 - Bristol

We are looking for a Supply Chain Planner for our client based in Portbury, Bristol. This full-time position is a key supporting role within the Supply Chain Department.

Days of Work: Monday to Friday

Hours of Work:09.00-17.00

Hourly Rate: £16.34

Location: Portbury, Bristol

The fundamental requirement of the role is to ensure the production schedule runs to the optimum efficiency without any disruption and that stock is used in efficiently. The successful candidate will work closely with other departments to track product ordered and update stock within the SAP system as well carrying out general administrative duties.

Key responsibilities

Work alongside the Materials team

Manage PO's for specific materials & consumables and invoice reconciliation for same

This role will oversee the administration of product quantities required & purchased from suppliers across the world in line with the companies purchasing policy

Capture and accurately maintain order information using SAP, from order to invoicing

Liaise daily with suppliers, operations & production teams, warehousing, and Quality, working towards a common production goal for customers as part of the Supply Chain Department

Coordinate with suppliers & transport companies to ensure deliveries arrive on time

Maintain stock levels, ensuring lean working capital at all times

Contribute to the regional and global procurement functions

Qualifications and skills required

Diploma or higher in a Business / Supply Chain related subject would be desirable, however not essential.

Previous administrative experience in a supply chain, manufacturing or production environment

The successful candidate will be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Strong computer skills (Excel (Pivot Tables) / Word / PowerPoint), and ideally SAP or similar ERP experience.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats with a variety of internal / external contacts.

Good numeracy skills, with the ability to record, interpret and review data and identify insights.

Comfortable working as part of a team, while also able to work on own initiative.

If you have the skills & Experience please apply online or call the branch and ask for Nigel

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