- Responsible for looking after assigned suppliers and building strong working relationships.
- Work alongside Marketing and management on suppliers’ catalogues and old stock ranges.
- Review supplier lists on an annual basis to ensure expectations are being met and identify any areas of improvement.
- Check that materials are set-up accordingly on SAP, quantities purchased, and stock posted.
- Keep any eye on enquiries, such as specials and extra stock requests, ensuring to contact the supplier when required.
- Ensure all certifications and legislative requirements are met for each supplier.
- Investigate and manage any production delays or shortages.
- Discuss with Business Managers about sales opportunities and sold-out products.
- Liaise with the Transport team regarding deliveries and pre-collated orders.
- Ensure deliveries to suppliers are efficient and accurate, checking that minimum quantities are being met per delivery week.
- Liaise with the Goods-In team on any issues on deliveries; quality, quantity, tray/trolley labelling.
- Liaise with the Customer Service team on any major discrepancies.
- Ensure suppliers are contacted and communicated to regarding any discrepancies and credit requests are processed.
- Carry out invoice verification and speak with suppliers directly about any queries regarding their invoices.
- Support with any other administrative duties as and when necessary.
- Previous experience working in Logistics or Supply Chain.
- Intermediate level of Microsoft Applications, such as Excel and Word.
- Preferable experience using SAP.
- Ability to interact with a wide variety of people and highly communicable.
- Build relationships internally and with external parties, such as suppliers and distributors.
- Strong problem solving, organisation, and planning skills with an eye for detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both internally and externally.
- Demonstrate ownership, initiative, adaptability and confidence to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
- Office based: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.
- 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
- Onsite parking.
- Pension scheme.
- Full training will be given.