Our client requires a material scheduler to join their busy purchasing department. The key objective of the role is to schedule the delivery of product for the company to support the production plan with minimum disruption.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. If successful you will be challenged with the following tasks:

• Scheduling product with the appropriate suppliers in line with demand, lead time, risk, min/max order levels and supplier contracts.
• Provide weekly forecasts and call offs for specified suppliers.
• Monitor packaging stocks daily, including aged stock held at suppliers.
• Manage stock in line with customer requirements, and supply specific information relating to those accounts such as stock information.
• Ensure any overdue deliveries are dealt with in a timely manner; liaise with Goods Inwards regarding deliveries.
• Monitor supplier performance with regard to on time deliveries and issues with supply.
• Monitor minimum order quantities, delivery frequency, stock holdings and recommend changes as appropriate
• Monitor de-lists and run outs with suppliers, planning and account managers. 
• Monitor changes with supplier, planning, marketing and account managers.

To be considered for the role you must possess the ability to work to tight timescales in a demanding and pressurised environment. It is essential you are numerate and analytical with exceptional IT skills including Excel and Word

Please send your CV for immediate consideration, as interviews are already being arranged!

This is a twelve month contract position.