Planner/Buyer

Job Title: Planner/Buyer

Location: Bury St Edmunds

Salary: Competitive salary DOE

Working Hours: Mon - Thu 0800 - 1630, Fri 0800 - 1230

Company Overview

Cooper Lomaz are excited to recruit for a well-established client based in Bury St Edmunds who is seeking an experienced Planner/Buyer.

Role Overview

As a Planner/Buyer, you will work within the Supply Chain department, providing Planning, Purchasing, and Material Control support to production operations, Engineering, QA, and Customer Service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Update the IFS computer system daily with static data from production, sales/planning forecast, customer service, and historical data.
2. Monitor and maintain the MRP system daily to ensure data accuracy and that exception messages are addressed.
3. Coordinate with Customer Service, Manufacturing, and Purchasing/Planning to schedule material production, ensuring build completion according to customer requested dates, and maintaining adequate stock levels to optimize customer service and inventory turns.
4. Place and expedite purchase orders to maintain optimal stock and service levels.
5. Collaborate with Operations to monitor material availability and capacity, avoiding over-commitment of resources and missed delivery deadlines.
6. Participate in Production, Customer Service, and Value Stream meetings with proper preparation.
7. Generate daily reports including Production Schedule, Customer Service Report, and Shortage Report to keep production on schedule.
8. Perform additional tasks as needed to support Operations.
9. Respond positively to change, promote company culture and ethos.
10. Stay updated on company policies and health and safety regulations, ensuring compliance.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Supply Chain Planning and Purchasing.
• At least 5 years’ experience in Planning and Materials Control, demonstrating strong customer service skills.
• Previous experience with ERP/MRP systems, preferably IFS.
• Experience in planning and purchasing metal, plastics, or electronic parts for industrial assembly.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MRP/MPS systems, ideally IFS or similar.
• Intermediate Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and oral.
• Analytical and mathematical skills relevant to the role.

For more information about this opportunity or other roles, please contact the Cooper Lomaz recruitment team.