Purchasing Manager / Production Planner

Job Title: Purchasing Manager / Production Planner

Shift Pattern: 08:30 am – 17:00 pm Monday to Friday

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Purchasing Manager / Production Planner to join their family run manufacturing facility based in Leicester.

The Benefits:

• Free car parking
• Training and development opportunities
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

The Role:

• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer requirements and optimise resources
• Monitor production workflows, identifying and addressing potential delays
• Collaborate with the team to ensure adherence to quality standards and timely delivery
• Monitor and log production timings, analyse data and work with the operations manager to drive efficiency
• Oversee the procurement of raw materials, components, and equipment necessary for production
• Maintain relationships with suppliers to secure favourable terms and ensure supply chain reliability
• Monitor inventory levels, implementing strategies to minimise costs while preventing shortages
• Work closely with the sales and customer service teams to forecast demand and adjust production plans accordingly
• Coordinate with the accounts department and managing director to manage budgets and control expenditures related to production and procurement
• Analyse production and procurement processes, recommending and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Experience of using ERP systems
• Qualifications within Supply Chain Management
• Experience within production planning and purchasing management
• Construction materials / construction industry experience advantageous
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritise according to business needs

Interested in this opportunity? Please apply directly through this website, or call us on 0116 277 9854.