Supply Chain Assistant - £22,000 + dep exp + benefits

POSITION: Supply Chain Assistant

REPORTING TO: Supply Chain Manager

Purpose of the Job

Reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager, the Supply Chain Assistant will be responsible for the movement of finished goods and raw materials in a timely and efficient manner across the businesses two sites:

Effective communication is essential for the success of the role, you will need to be able to communicate at all levels both with internal and external stakeholders and build strong working relationships. Working as part of the Planning and Procurement Department, the Supply Chain Assistant is seen as the main point of contact for customer purchase orders and finished goods dispatch.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Warehouse Operatives ensuring that delivery / collection notes are correct.

• Arranging and completing stock transfers between sites including any relevant paperwork to support this transaction.

• Liaise with Accounts to ensure efficient operation of despatch.

• Liaise directly with customers regarding their planned orders and required production/ delivery dates.

• ·Ensure effective communication to internal and external stakeholders of any changes to the production plan to ensure the efficient operation of production.

• ·Ensuring paperwork for goods out are processed accurately and in a timely manner.

• ·Build and encourage positive working relationships with current and potential suppliers.

• To knowledge share and work in partnership to enable the smooth operation of the Planning and Procurement department.

• ·Manage all non-UK dispatch and be the point of contact for international export.

• Liaise with the New Product Development (NPD) department to arrange additional documents for international export.

• ·Manage finished goods stock, ensuring goods are dispatched in a timely manner.

• Responsible for preparing shipping documents such as Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, etc.

• Acting as the main point of contact for customers.

• Provide cover within the department as required.

Essential Skills, Experience and Qualifications

· Fully proficient user of Microsoft Office particularly in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

· X5 GCSE grades A*-C (or equivalent qualification), Mathematics is essential.

• Excellent knowledge and advocate user of SAGE (both SAGE 50 & SAGE 200).

• Previous experience within similar role is desirable.

• Food Safety - Level 2

• Excellent trouble-shooter with the ability to resolve problems effectively, and within a cost-effective manner within budget.

• Excellent communication skills with demonstrable record of influencing at all levels within an organisation.

• HACCP level 2 - desirable.

• Knowledge and experience of participating in external audits.

Competencies

• Excellent time management and communication skills; both written and verbal.

• Well organised and able to manage own workload.

• Ability to work to deadlines.

• Work well under pressure.

• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.

• Professional approach to work,team orientated with good organisational and motivational skills.

• Knowledge and experience in partaking in external audits.

• Effective team player.

These tasks are not intended as an exhaustive list of the post holder’s duties. The post holder is expected to carry out any reasonable request as deemed appropriate by the Senior Management Team / Company Directors in order to support business needs.

Feel free to call Jason on: 07519 738828 for more detail on this role.