Eden Recruitment Solutions Ltd T/A Just Temps are currently seeking a Supply Chain Specialist and Material Planner for our prestigious client based in Sudbury, Suffolk.Working Hours and Rate of Pay:- Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm.- Salary negotiable based on experience.Main Duties to Include: -Manage the supply of materials required to manufacture all instruments, consumables and spares ensuring maximum customer service whilst optimizing inventory levels.-Review safety stock levels-Manage supplier portals.-Review & update schedule agreements-Create & maintain purchase orders, inventory schedules, coordinating with internal departments & managing external stakeholder relations.-Purchase Order Management - expedites/de-expedites-Purchase Order acknowledgements, arrears & late deliveries-Manage inventory issues and schedule changes.-Review missing component analysis, raise escalations & coordinate resolution to support production.-Liaise with customers & suppliers.-Review & resolve invoice queries.-Support stock at vendor process.-Actively improve Supply Chain Scorecard metrics.-Create & maintain SAP material master data and purchase information records ensuring accuracy of information.-Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes & take responsibility for implementation.-Support Lean/Kaizen events.-Update & prepare reports & KPI's.-Effectively use manufacturing tools & systems (SQDIP, CAPA/IR's, SAP, Doc control)-Actively use problem solving tools-Update procedures and documents and make amendments when necessary.Qualifications and skills Required:- A- level educated if applicable, Degree/HNC preferable- Experience in 5S/Lean/ Kaizen tools.- Competent in Microsoft office applications.- Material Planner- min 3 years in a similar role.- SCM Specialist- min 7 years in a similar role.If you have the above skills and are looking for your next challenge, please apply now or call for further information.Eden Recruitment Solutions Ltd T/A Just Temps acting as an Employment Business for the supply of Temporary Staff