Data-Driven Purchasing Coordinator | Global Forecasting

Victorian Plumbing; Leyland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

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Job summary

Victorian Plumbing in Leyland seeks a data-driven Purchasing Co-ordinator to manage demand, forecast needs, and balance inventory with international suppliers. You will own end-to-end delivery, ensuring products are manufactured, shipped, and delivered on time while maintaining stock balance for promotions and new introductions.

Ideal candidates will have strong data analysis, forecasting, scheduling, and cost optimization skills, plus knowledge of Incoterms and global shipping.

Qualifications

• Strong data analysis and Excel skills.
• Forecasting, scheduling, and order placement experience.
• Understanding of shipping, customs, Incoterms.
• Excellent communication across cultures.
• Focus on cost optimization and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Forecast demand and schedule orders to balance stock.
• Monitor production timelines with international suppliers.
• Coordinate inbound logistics with warehouse teams.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to keep communication transparent.
• Analyze data to create purchasing schedules.

Skills

Data analysis

Forecasting

Production scheduling

Placing orders

Tracking records

Incoterms

Global comms

Second language

Cost optimisation

Tools

Excel

Job description

Victorian Plumbing in Leyland seeks a data-driven Purchasing Co-ordinator to manage demand, forecast needs, and balance inventory with international suppliers. You will own end-to-end delivery, ensuring products are manufactured, shipped, and delivered on time while maintaining stock balance for promotions and new introductions.

Ideal candidates will have strong data analysis, forecasting, scheduling, and cost optimization skills, plus knowledge of Incoterms and global shipping.