We are pleased to be recruiting a Supply Planner for our client in the Cardiff area.

Key responsibilities:

• Reviewing open order book daily.

• Chasing suppliers where necessary – order acknowledgements, obtaining PODs, lead times, pricing etc.

• Placing of domestic and international purchase orders and all associated tasks.

• Arranging or organising shipment plans with international suppliers.

• Reviewing stock profiles and working with suppliers and Product Manager about correct portfolio – ROL, special or         stocked items.

• SO99+ Maintenance/Inventory control procedures.

• Managing aged stock and slow moving lines, quarterly stock rotation.

• Selection and development of service providers e.g., freight forwarders.

• Constant pursuit of better pricing and terms of purchase.

• Building supplier relationships.

• Reviewing rebates and working to targets.

• Creating part codes and BOM codes via PIM and Navi.

• Vendor clean up.

• Adding alternatives/supplementary, updating EOL lines via PIM.

• Mass uploads including monthly pricelist updates.

• Gathering all the relevant data from suppliers and ensuring product database integrity

Experience:

• Experience in a purchasing/supply chain role.

• Experience of Microsoft packages – intermediate Excel skills, Outlook. Essential Skills

• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.

• Strong communication skills.

• Effective negotiation skills.

• Attention to detail is key.

• Being able to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life Insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Regular team building and fundraising activities

This is a days regular role Monday to Friday 8 30am to 5 30pm

Salary £27,500 w/OTE £31,000.

If you have the relevant skills and experience please apply today.

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