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Purchasing Assistant ManufacturingThe Company: With the company's success continuing to grow steadily, they are looking at expanding the work force on site in order to maintain production levels. They are a market leader within a cellular manufacturing industry and are looking forward to another successful year within this marketplace. The business has shown consistent growth and is constantly developing new systems to maintain their competitive advantage in existing markets. The successful MRP ERP Stock Controller will receive support and development which will provide you with an excellent opportunity to further yourself and progress your career within a continually expanding business.The Role:Job Specific TasksResponsible for monitoring and managing stock levels, ensuring a steady supply of goods to meet customer demand while minimizing holding costsUsing stock replenish system to order new stock when inventory reaches predetermined levels, analysing demand and production requirements ensuring the timely availability of productsConducting regular stock counts (system-based) to verify inventory accuracy, investigating discrepancies, and reconciling themCommunicating with suppliers to track orders, confirm delivery dates, resolve discrepancies,Expediting urgent orders, and taking proactive measures to resolve stock-related issuesAccurately maintaining Item records in ERP system, ensure correct costing and sales priceHandling any quality related customer returns with supplier, follow correct return and credit processesResponsible for managing supplier relationship, monitor current & past performance, identify underperformance, and seeking for continuous improvementsInvestigate and resolve invoice queriesWork closely with forwarding Agents & haulier companiesEnsure correct Manufacturing Bill of material, including tools, operations and product configurationTrack slow-moving, non-moving, and aged stock; analyse underlying causes and recommend appropriate solutionsPrioritize Daily system reports and take required actions to solve any stock related issuesCollaborating with sales, and production and planning teams to ensure smooth operations, manage order fulfillment, and meet business goalsResponsible for the successful introduction of new products, setting up products in database, working though the approval process making sure stock availability for launch dateEvaluating reports, identifying inefficiencies, continuously improving processesThe CandidateExperience in Purchasing & inventory management use of a computerised Replenish System Manufacturing backgroundFamiliar with supply chain practisesUse of ERP systemIf you are interested please call Justin Reynolds on (phone number removed) or apply online Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position JBRP1_UKTJ