Operations Coordinator
£24k - £26,000 (DOE)
Mon – Fri working hours
Varied role working with a well-established business
Our Client was established in 1982 and is a recognised leader for bespoke retail display and interior solutions. We are a people focused Investors’ in People Platinum organisation.
Our client specialises in design and fulfilment of bespoke display and interior solutions for leading brands and retailers, providing a complete end-to-end service.
They are now looking for an Operations Coordinator to join their team in Oldham.
Summary of the role
To support the Group Operations team, who oversee all order processing, procurement, estimating, production planning and manufacturing.
The Operations Co-Ordinator role is an essential link between the Operations, Sales and Design teams to manage and communicate order dates, changes and progress throughout the production process.
Reporting to the Purchasing and Estimating Manager
Summary of responsibilities
* Answering incoming telephone calls
* Greeting visitors (welcoming and providing refreshments)
* Maintaining and updating production schedule, organising the Daily Scheduling Meetings (DSM) to coordinate order planning and scheduling with the Sales, Design and Operations teams. Monitor and report agreed manufacturing design end dates and free issue items or artwork from customers. Liaise and feedback delivery dates and status to account managers (and customer’s if required).
* Check that drawings for new Sales Orders are in the production folder and verify revision versions are consistent with sales order.
* Obtain the most competitive prices for raw materials and fixings and place Purchase Orders with suppliers ensuring costs are equal or less than the estimated value.
* Progress chase purchases, design and free issue items
* Run delivery notes
* Create labels to identify items and delivery information
* Organise suitable transport and ensure that delivery points have suitable offloading capabilities.
* Liaise with installers, raising POs, coordinate equipment arrival/delivery and install dates
* Complete month end reports
* Any other duties required to support the Operations department and others
Skills, abilities and background of Operations Coordinator
* Has experience in administration, coordination of orders/projects, cross department liaison and excellent communication skills
* Has high energy, motivation and is dependable
* Has natural organisational skills and a drive to deliver successful results
* Is an enthusiastic, honest, and respectful team player
* Is experienced and very competent in Excel, Word, and with operational software
* Is motivated by personal development, training and growth within the business.
* Is confident to call and host meetings internally to ensure seamless delivery of projects.
* Has ability to perform calmly under pressure
* Maintains attention to detail and status across numerous projects
If you are looking for a new challenge and would like to apply to this varied fantastic role, please apply now