Broxap is a family owned engineering business based in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, established in 1946. We are amongst the market leaders in the design and manufacture of street furniture, shelters, covered walkways and playground equipment.
Based at our head office in Chesterton, we are recruiting for a Material Planner/Expeditor to join our strong Purchasing team.
For this challenging but rewarding role, you will need previous experience in a material planning/expediting role with a background working with a computerised MRP/ERP system, ideally within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
Supported by the Purchasing Manager your responsibilities would include:
* Planning material requirements in line with production demand and continuously expediting to maintain supplier on time deliveries.
* Placing purchase orders in a timely manner, interrogating net requirements to ensure on time deliveries.
* Ensuring consistent supply of materials necessary for production.
* Ensure that the ERP system is maintained with current trade agreements, up to date prices and precise delivery details, along with their communication within the business.
* Providing support to the buying team when required, on strategic, resourcing and project work.
Skills and Experience:
* Relevant experience within a manufacturing production environment with previous purchasing/planning experience.
* Competent IT user including MS Office - training on our ERP/MRP system will be provided.
* A broad understanding of manufacturing/production and production processes.
* Outstanding organisation skills and attention to detail.
Working Arrangements & Benefits:
* Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:30, with half hour lunch break.
* 25 days’ holiday entitlement, plus 8 bank holidays.
* Company pension scheme.
* Discretionary profit share scheme.
* Free on-site car parking via secure access-controlled gate.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Profit sharing
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* purchasing and planning: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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