Job Ref: 214657908

Date: 2021-09-14 16:27:57

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Our Client is a cabling and connectivity solution provider focused on the ever-evolving needs of data centres.

We currently have a permanent opportunity for a Global Purchasing Buyer/Inventory Planner.

Key responsibilities & activities

Key Account management

·Oversee and take responsibility for the Key Customer’s Supply Chain in terms of products and service requirements through collaboration with Sales and Suppliers, including but not limited to:

·Develop tools to provide full visibility and transparency of all data related to each specific order, ensuring information is available at any one time

·Micro-manage each order diligently and provide clear and concise update to the Sales Team, Customer Program Management Team and Senior Management Team

·Ensure all Supply Chain related issues are addressed promptly and the Sales Team, Program Management Team and Senior Management Team are informed.Ensure a clear action plan for problem resolution is defined and agreed with stakeholders, owners are clearly identified and timescale for completion and / or escalation understood and delivered upon

·Identify alternatives to known methods to deliver on Customers’ On Time In Full (OTIF) requirements

·Ensure suppliers have a consistent and acceptable lead time enabling Customers’ OTIF to be met

·Execute on transfer of orders from one supplier to another (if required) due to lead time constraints

·Create and release Purchase Orders (PO) in Microsoft Dynamics GP (GP) within 2 hours of receipt of a Sales Order

·Track all orders to ensure achievement of OTIF is met working collaboratively with the Expeditor

·Manage day-to-day purchasing activities and projects related to Key Customer assigned by Purchasing Manager

·Complete activities during weekends for short periods of time when necessary, in order to meet OTIF target

·Attend Customer business meetings outside of the usual office hours if required

Inventory Control (Key Customers)

·Internally, ensure the correct level of stock is held in the warehouse to meet the Customers’ demand without excess, by accurately interpreting the weekly GP buying run and historic sales and place stock Purchase Orders when required

·Externally, ensure the correct level of stock is held at suppliers to meet the Customers’ demand without excess, by accurately interpreting the information provided by Suppliers

Customer enquiries

·Respond to enquiries from AFL HS EMEA Internal Departments for the best available lead time for inbound or direct shipments to customers and price in an agreed timescale

Communication

·Report monthly to Purchasing Manager on progress and activities and projects escalating issues/concerns, as necessary

·Engage with other departments as required, including, but not limited to:

·Sales – on delivery dates, delays to orders & lead times

·Solutions & Engineering – on suppliers, pricing and MOQs.

·Meet regularly with Sales Team and Program Management Team to ensure clear communication of, but not limited to, customer requirements, status of customer KPIs, continuous improvement and risks, delays & challenges to the supply chain.

Experience, knowledge & qualifications

* Minimum 5 years’ experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain or Procurement dealing with Key Customers

* Minimum 3 years’ experience in dealing with suppliers located globally including Far East, USA, Europe

* Understanding of Incoterms

* Understanding of Shipping Logistics – Air and Sea

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