My Client, a leading Industrial Manufacturer based on the outskirts of Cork City is in need of a Senior Buyer/ Planner to join their growing organization
YOUR NEW COMPANY:
With a fantastic working environment, this company operate in a growing and fast paced sector and work with some massive blue-chip clients globally.
My client has been present in Cork for over 30 years and offer a competitive salary, bonus, pension, healthcare, life assurance and educational assistance. They also provide a fantastic culture where innovation and new ideas are actively promoted and place a high emphasis in creating a work environment where people can perform to the highest level.
The company is very commutable from East Cork, West Waterford, Cork City & South Tipperary.
YOUR NEW JOB:
As Senior Buyer/Planner you will have strong procurement experience, vendor sourcing and negotiation skills, inventory control experience, forecasting experience and strong ability to streamline processes to make the Buying/Planning procedure more efficient. Day to day some of your key duties will include:
- Management of product categories
- Ensuring continuous supply and optimum levels of inventory
- Working closely with operations, develop production plans to meet budget and forecast timelines.
- Qualify new suppliers.
- Reviewing minimum stock holdings against average sales analysis
- Managing and reducing excess inventory levels
- Manage & improve warehouse space utilization
- Working to agreed time scales and deadlines
- Developing and maintaining relationships with vendors
- Participation in cost reduction activities
- Delivering both high quality and cost-effective solutions
- Managing vendor performance and ensuring alignment with inhouse quality systems
- Analyse and resolve purchasing issues and discrepancies
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Have 3 years + Buying/Planning experience in an industrial manufacturing environment with a passion for continuous improvement.
- Strong systems skills- ERP, Microsoft Excel among others
- Strong Numerical ability with high attention to detail
- Relationship building skills
- Proven experience in streamlining systems and processes
- Hard working and reliable
If you feel that you fulfil the above qualifications please apply today with your CV. If you have any further queries please contact Rachael Pando of FRS Recruitment today.
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