We are pleased to be recruiting a Supply Planner for our client in the Cardiff area.
Key responsibilities:
* Reviewing open order book daily.
* Chasing suppliers where necessary - order acknowledgements, obtaining PODs, lead times, pricing etc.
* Placing of domestic and international purchase orders and all associated tasks.
* Arranging or organising shipment plans with international suppliers.
* Reviewing stock profiles and working with suppliers and Product Manager about correct portfolio - ROL, special or stocked items.
* SO99+ Maintenance/Inventory control procedures.
* Managing aged stock and slow moving lines, quarterly stock rotation.
* Selection and development of service providers e.g., freight forwarders.
* Constant pursuit of better pricing and terms of purchase.
* Building supplier relationships.
* Reviewing rebates and working to targets.
* Creating part codes and BOM codes via PIM and Navi.
* Vendor clean up.
* Adding alternatives/supplementary, updating EOL lines via PIM.
* Mass uploads including monthly pricelist updates.
* Gathering all the relevant data from suppliers and ensuring product database integrity
Experience:
* Experience in a purchasing/supply chain role.
* Experience of Microsoft packages - intermediate Excel skills, Outlook. Essential Skills
* Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
* Strong communication skills.
* Effective negotiation skills.
* Attention to detail is key.
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