Purchasing Planner

Global manufacturing business require a Purchasing Planner to join their Supply Chain function. The role is a blend of buying, planning, supplier relationship management and demand planning. The role would suit a proactive problem solver, with a good breadth of experience working within a purchasing or supply chain role.

The Purchasing Planner will join an established and supporting Supply Chain team with well-established processes, suppliers and customers. The position offers hybrid working, 3 days in the Basingstoke office and 2 days remote.

Specific duties of the Purchasing Planner include:

• Purchasing of goods and materials in accordance with MRP and production plans
• Monitoring of stock and inventory levels
• Manage supplier performance and collaboration driving them against OTD/OTIF targets.
• Maintenance of product and supplier data in the company MRP/ERP system
• Stakeholder management - Production, Quality, Sales, Finance

Purchasing Planner applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Previous experience in a purchasing or supply chain planning/coordination role
• Experience using MRP/ERP
• An appreciation of end-to-end global supply chain issues
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment