VANRATH are delighted to be assisting a Major Manufacturing Company in Newtownabbey with the Recruitment of a Planning/Purchasing Administrator. Salary - £24,000 - £24500 Progression Opportunities Hours - Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm, Friday 8am - 2:30 pm (40 Hours Per Week) Responsibilities: Follow company systems and procedures for stock control and management using Dynamics 365 (ERP/MRP); Placing and managing Purchase Orders for stock, consumables and special items as required, including liaising with suppliers; Generate reports on supply performance, inventory levels and planning/purchasing activities - communicating issues to relevant stakeholders; Monitor production schedules to ensure alignment with order requirements, adjusting as necessary based on supply chain or manufacturing changes; Coordinate with production and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and products; Maintain and update planning and purchasing information; Essential Criteria: 1 year in a planning, purchasing or stock control role or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred Desired Criteria: Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (like Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, or similar) for managing inventory and production/purchasing activities Proficiency in Microsoft excel for data analysis, inventory control, and reporting purposes Strong analytical skills for interpreting data related to inventory levels, production schedules, and supplier performance Strong organizational skills and attention to detail For more information on this role please reach out to Phil Doherty VANRATH for a confidential chat. ''Vanrath were massively helpful in helping me secure my new role. They provided tips and example questions for the interviews and were able to get quick feedback.'' ''In my eyes, VANRATH is the clear industry leader of recruitment in Northern Ireland. With a long history of placements, they have perfected the recruitment trade, which was made very clear to me during my time with them. Whether you plan to find your new role or work directly for VANRATH, you can expect nothing but the best.'' ''I would highly recommend Vanrath. Very quick response to my application. They have been extremely dedicated to finding me a role that was best suited to my future career development.'' ''Vanrath have been fantastic in helping me gain employment in my chosen field. Extremely helpful throughout, easy to talk to, and regularly went above and beyond to ensure I was happy at my current place of employment'' Skills: transport planner administrator Purchasing buying Benefits: Additional Benefits