JOB PURPOSE

You will be a representative of the company and will sit within the middle management team and be responsible for team members working alongside you. Your job is to bring your previous knowledge and experience to a newly created role and implement a new ERP system and process within the company to help maintain continued growth and help achieve the smooth running of production. You will be responsible for planning production and ensuring we have the materials and packaging to produce to plan in full on time.

This role gives you the chance to make a big difference and stamp your own mark on a great company plus the opportunity for continued career development for the right person.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will be responsible for stock control and stock reconciliation.
• Updating planning spreadsheets, raising purchase orders, create weekly demand forecast,
• You will be given time to work as part of team to implement the new internal ERP &  MRP system then maintain the system once bedded in.
• Understand key business priorities and work with other functions to deliver high levels of customer service. This will include optimising inventory levels, building closer supplier relationships, and mitigating risk in terms of products.
• Work with marketing to understand the NPD pipeline, launch dates, and ensure supplier readiness to support capacity
• Ensure the business systems can support growth, and remove transactional activity were possible
• Develop the skills within the team, supporting training needs, and creating succession plans

Essential Experience and Skills:

• Strong Knowledge of Planning and Supply Chain
• Previous ERP trainer (ideal) or strong knowledge
• Project management experience/ training
• Strong IT Knowledge
• Team Management
• Strong Communicator
• Excellent Leadership skills
• A good problem solver
• 3 years industry experience in a management role

Direct reports – Purchasing Controller, Purchasing assistant

Salary – £35,000 to £40,000 per annum

Working Days – Monday to Friday

Additional Benefits

- Birthday off work

- Local discounts on things like MOTs

- Onsite gym coming soon (Onsite shower facilities)

- Free Lunch

- Monthly social events