Assure Personnel are pleased to be supporting an Industrial client who supply products internationally. They are looking for a Buyer to join their team in Loughton, this role will be reporting into the Director, you will work together to create and implement a robust group procurement process.
Responsibilities
- Review current stock holdings, sales run rates, manufacturing lead times and supplier MOQ, planned promotional activity
- Forecast future demand, including seasonal products and calculate stock requirements for the nominated Product Portfolio
- Maintain optimum stock availability
- Raise all Purchase Orders for all items with the nominated suppliers
- Review all Proforma Invoices and manage the authorisation process and confirmation with the supplier
- Oversee the despatch and shipping process with the supplier and the nominated Freight Agent
- Monitor Freight Reports and chase suppliers to ensure timely delivery of all agreed shipments and update expected delivery dates on the system
- Co-ordinate with central warehouse team for Booking-In of Orders and prioritisation of urgent deliveries
- Ensure Import Tariff codes are correct on the system and updated where necessary for all items within the nominated Product Portfolio.
- Manage the efficient phasing in and out of obsolete and replacement items whilst maximising stock availability and sales opportunities
- Manage suppliers for the timely delivery and launch of new products aligned with New Catalogue launches and Marketing promotional activity.
- Quality control and warranty
- Product sourcing and new product introduction
Skills Required
- A proven track record in a similar role
- Proven track record reviewing stock
- Experience raising purchase orders
- Experience managing suppliers
Benefits
- Annual salary review
- Life assurance
- Healthcare
REF: INDCO