Sales & Planning Administrator
£25,000- £30,000 + Superb Pension, Training & Professional Development
Is The Business For You?
Our client is part of a prestigious global engineering group and is considered a market leader. Specifically, they design, develop, and manufacture bespoke equipment and automation for the automotive and aerospace industry.
In terms of the culture of the business, they are a very professional outfit where their employees are their prime asset. They have a meticulous approach to detail which forms a solid platform for delivering the production of high-quality, high-specification equipment.
Role Purpose:
The Sales & Planning Administrator is responsible for providing operational and administrative support to ensure consistent delivery on time in full to our customers.
The role will involve working with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external (customer centres), as well as using supporting IT systems such as Orchard and Syspro.
Working as part of the Planning & Sales department, this role is integral in ensuring that the business can proactively anticipate and react to our customers' needs.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist the Sales team in various activities including sales orders, forecast maintenance, picklist creation, raising and progressing contract review forms, generating weekly customer order reports, and managing transport bookings.
* Work closely with internal stakeholders such as Warehouse & Logistics, Planning, and Finance to enable the smooth running of activities necessary to meet/exceed our customers’ needs and expectations.
* Provide our customers with updates regarding sales order status, adopting a proactive approach to communication.
* Support and assist the Planner with day-to-day activities such as reviewing job status, planning sales orders, and management of safety stocks to ensure consistent delivery on time in full to our customers.
* Work with the team to maintain KPIs that are critical to the rivet supply and planning process.
* Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the company.
Person Specification
* Able to make informed decisions, use initiative, and carry out appropriate actions necessary to meet the needs of the department and wider business.
* Comfortable communicating (verbal and written) with a wide group of people, both internal and external.
* Takes a methodical approach to the job with good attention to detail when planning and carrying out tasks. Is naturally well organized with strong time management skills.
* Conscientious, with a positive attitude towards work.
* A quick learner who can prioritize work in line with business and customer needs.
* A natural team player who can work effectively with a diverse group of people.
Education / Qualifications / Experience
* Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential.
* Working knowledge of ERP and MRP systems is desirable.
* Working knowledge of MS Office including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Previous experience working in a cross-functional team.
In Return
You will be part of an exciting and collaborative environment designed to enable you to reach your optimum potential. Our client's offices are modern, and their benefits reflect a cohesive team where your physical and mental wellbeing is nurtured. Excellent training and development are offered, including industry-leading courses.
If you are interested, please don’t hesitate to call one of our Directors, James Taylor, at 07872675988.
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