Planner Buyer

Staffline; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share Option

Pension

Hybrid working

Job summary

Staffline seeks a Buyer/Planner in Gloucestershire to own the full procurement process across a multi-site operation in the aerospace/defence sector.

You will analyse forecasts, manage production schedules, raise POs in ERP/MRP, monitor inventory and support procurement for NPI with Engineering. The role offers stability and opportunities within a growing business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ERP / MRP systems usage.
• Solid production planning capability.
• Strong transactional purchasing capability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear, direct communication skills.
• Full UK Driving licence (multi-site cover).

Responsibilities

• Plan and own production schedules for two sites.
• Raise material purchase orders in ERP / MRP system and monitor open POs.
• Assess best cost, quality, quantity, delivery and service in purchasing decisions.
• Support external subcontractors and suppliers on purchasing KPI's.
• Work with Engineering on procurement requirements for NPI.
• Monitor inventory levels to maintain efficient operations.

Skills

Production planning

Purchasing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Driving licence

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Buyer / Planner

Gloucestershire

Permanent

Engineering /Aerospace

£50,000 - £60,000

Share Option / Pension / Potential for Hybrid working

THE ROLE - Buyer / Planner

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly expanding and growing business in Gloucestershire to operate in a Planner / Buyer capacity and own the full procurement process.

You will be responsible for analysing and managing production schedules, monitoring current inventory levels and processing the order management phase to support the business in its day-to-day project delivery.

You'll be supporting a multi-site operation that is growing rapidly and will be accountable for successful delivery across those sites.

Overall an exciting opportunity to work with a growing name in the aerospace and defence sector.

DUTIES - Buyer / Planner

Planning:

• Analyse customer forecasts and production requirements
• Establish material demand and capacity needs.
• Own the production schedule for 2 sites.
• Monitor work centre capacity in MRP
• Issue the weekly Work to List to Production at each site.
• Generate manufacturing Works Orders from MRP and make sure the optimal production method is used when raising them.

Procurement:

• Raise material purchase orders in the ERP / MRP system
• Review and manage the status of open purchase orders.
• Assess best cost, quality, quantity, delivery and service in purchasing decisions
• Support external subcontractors and suppliers on purchasing KPI's
• Work with Engineering on procurement requirements for NPI.

Inventory and stock control

• Monitor inventory levels to maintain efficient business operation.
• Recommend and maintain stock levels on purchased components.

BACKGROUND - Buyer / Planner

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ERP / MRP systems usage.
• Solid production planning capability.
• Strong transactional purchasing capability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear, direct communication skills
• Full UK Driving licence (multi-site cover)

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