Reliable Planning & Purchasing Coordinator - Manufacturing

Rubicon Recruitment Group; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubicon Recruitment Group in Salisbury is seeking a Planning & Purchasing Administrator to keep customer orders moving from schedule to dispatch. You will work with purchasing and logistics in a manufacturing setting, where accuracy helps deliver on every promise.

This settled, supportive role emphasises clear processes, defined responsibilities and a broader exposure to planning and purchasing across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• A background in production planning, purchasing, order processing or supply chain administration.
• Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Confidence using MRP or ERP systems, with EDI experience an advantage.
• A strong eye for detail and accuracy when handling data.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build steady relationships with customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Processing and maintaining customer schedules and orders on the MRP system, including via EDI and customer portals
• Raising works orders in line with customer requirements and issuing them to team leaders and stores
• Generating purchase orders and supporting the Purchasing Manager with day-to-day expediting
• Liaising with customers and suppliers by phone, email and online portals on order status
• Monitoring overdue purchase orders and keeping logistics informed of any unscheduled dispatches
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting other departments with information when needed

Skills

Planning & Purchasing

MRP/ERP systems

EDI experience

Data accuracy

Communication skills

Job description

Rubicon Recruitment Group in Salisbury is seeking a Planning & Purchasing Administrator to keep customer orders moving from schedule to dispatch. You will work with purchasing and logistics in a manufacturing setting, where accuracy helps deliver on every promise.

This settled, supportive role emphasises clear processes, defined responsibilities and a broader exposure to planning and purchasing across the supply chain.