Procurement & Operations Co-Ordinator

Procurement & Operations Co-Ordinator Cheshire £30,000 - £33,000 Benefits Role Profile Our client is an entrepreneurial, growing SME business experiencing an exciting period of development and change. Reporting into the Supply Chain Manager you'll play a key role in ensuring the procurement and supply chain functions of the business run efficiently. This will include responsibility for significant spend, supplier management and shipping. The role is Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm based onsite at our clients newly-refurbished offices. Key Responsibilities Inventory management across a global supplier base e.g. China & Turkey. Execute procurement strategy through approved suppliers, ensuring optimal stock levels and pricing align with customers expectations Stakeholder relationships, both internal and external, delivering excellent customer service Proactively identifying and resolving any potential stock challenges to ensure continuity of supply Plan and coordinate freight shipments through various freight forwarder relationships. This will including optimising container builds and exploring pricing options with forwarders Ensure shipments have accurate correct incoterms and commodity codes to avoid shipping delays/ hold ups. Liaising with manufacturing plant to execute production campaigns in cost effective manner Maintain procurement data, ensuring strong attention to detail and system integrity Keys Skills & Experience Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to influence stakeholders across different business functions (sales, customer service, finance, etc) Natural problem-solver with strong analytical skills Data focused with strong numerical and forecasting skills Background working with manufacturing or production teams would be advantageous System-savvy, with experience of ERP systems Ability to multi-task and handle varied workload with strict deadlines What's in it for you? 25 days holiday bank holidays birthday off Pension, private healthcare, income protection and death in service cover Full training/ development programme Opportunity to have genuine influence in a growing SME organisation Want to recruit a similar role? Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK or to discuss how we can find talent for your business then please visit www.castuk.com