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Reed Procurement are partnered with a growing manufacturer in the Newport area who are on the lookout for a Material Planner /Material Controller to join their Purchasing department. This role has a progression plan to develop the individual to ‘Buyer’ level within the business as they continue to grow. This role allows hybrid working and a flexible working environment for their employees.
Duties:
Inventory Management:
- Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods.
- Updating the system Min/Max Systems.
- Working with the stores team ensuring regular inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies to ensure accuracy on packaging, printed items and labels.
Material Planning and Procurement:
- Collaborate with production planners and procurement teams to forecast material requirements.
- Generate purchase orders when requested. Coordinate on procurement activities to ensure timely delivery of materials. Managing and placing purchase orders and requisitions as requested.
- Managing the Free Issue of materials to suppliers, raising paperwork and coordinating shipments.
Supplier Coordination:
- Communicate with suppliers regarding material deliveries, discrepancies, and quality issues.
- Resolve supplier-related issues and address any delivery delays or shortages.
Benefits:
- Hybrid Working
- 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays
- Company profit share scheme
- Very generous pension contributions of 18%
If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please click ‘apply now’ and submit an up to date version of your CV to be considered for the position.
