Sencon is a technology leader that designs, manufactures and markets gauges, sensors and line control test equipment for the worldwide metal packaging industry.
We’re recruiting for an Supply and Planning Administrator to join a busy operation where you’ll play a key role within the team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable company that offers a supportive team environment.
Overall purpose of role and results expected:
To manage and administer the company’s purchasing system to maximise the efficiency of the manufacturing team while keeping part costs to a minimum. To meet the manufacturing and commercial needs of the business in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
Reporting to: Head of Operations and Planning
Liaison with: All stakeholders of Sencon, including customers, distributors, internal colleagues, suppliers and partners
Key Accountabilities:
v Lead on the procurement activities for production and engineering components, consumables, and general office supplies as directed by MRP, ensuring suggested quantities and reorder levels are appropriate.
v To maintain a Production Schedule in the Epicor ERP System that best meets the balanced needs of all stakeholders, ensuring that good communication is made at every stage.
v Direct the subcontracted components process, ensuring components requiring modification are purchased and despatched to suppliers for further modification; with complete responsibility of tracking the job through from purchase to receipt into stock to meet manufacturing schedules.
v Maintain a suitable system to monitor the progress of purchase orders, chasing any late orders to ensure a timely delivery of all orders and communicate and delivery issues to interested parties.
v Supplier Management - To lead on the selection and development of new suppliers and processes.
v Manage the vendor return process
v Prioritise cost reduction where feasible to create meaningful savings and report on savings outcomes.
v Develop and maintain Supplier scorecard
v Administer and update supplier price lists and part information relating to procurement (including but not limited to RoHS, Standard Cost, appropriate UoM setup) in compliance with procurement quality procedures and best practices;
v To manage a RFQ system.
v To work to procurement quality procedures and create and manage best practices in accordance with the company’s management system.
v Working closely with Stores Supervisor, to keep an accurate flow of information feeding into the production workshop.
v To work with the Head of Operations & Planning to deliver departmental goals on efficiency, product delivery and cost.
v Work closely with the Operations leadership to ensure that staff capabilities as well as suitable job operations are accurately reflected in the production schedule, and that a continual improvement in efficiency is sought.
v Working with any sub-contractors, ensuring that their input into the overall schedule is managed.
v Work closely with the Quality functions to ensure that the Buy-Off operation is scheduled with appropriate resource and in time to meet Customer ship dates.
v To take ownership of the Scheduling process and work to ensure that improvements in the system are made to give better visibility and efficiency in the overall planning process.
Be able to:
v Assist in the resolution of stock issues, including quantity discrepancies identified at stock check or as part of normal operations;
v Fix common stock related issues, such as perform quantity adjustments and unpick / unpack Shipments where appropriate;
v Develop the production and kitting plan to meet sales and forecast schedules.
Key Competences:
v Accuracy and attention to detail in all data entry including written and verbal communications;
v Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
v Fluency with MS Office (Outlook, Excel and Word);
v Good problem solving and technical skills
v Self-motivated, being able to work with the minimum supervision;
v Excellent negotiation skills and experience of supply chain management.
v Good supplier relationship management skills and an ability to deal with poor performance.
v Highly organised with good and accurate administrative skills.
v Experience/ Exposure to using and setting up MRP systems and automated ordering levels (ROQ/ ROL).
Other Duties
v Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders, including internal colleague’s, and work flexibly and positively as part of a small team within the wider workforce.
v To comply with the company’s equality and diversity policy and uphold company values within the team.
v To pro-actively contribute towards the continuous improvement of all customer facing and business processes
v To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job
v To comply with the company’s health and safety policy, contributing to any risk assessments of key activities.
Notes
You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall needs of the business as it grows, changes and adapts. There may be a requirement to perform other roles when covering for holidays and sickness.
Benefits:
- Full-time, permanent position
- Company pension Scheme
- Free fresh fruit and tea/coffee provided
- Free parking / On-site parking
- Private healthcare
- Referral bonus scheme
- Long service recognition
- Company events
- 27 days holiday
Our working week is 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday daytime.
NO AGENCIES THANK YOU
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
