Job Description

MSB Supply Chain on behalf of their global retail company are looking for a buyer with retail or FMCG experience. Description Maintain stock and purchases to achieve defined inventory turns and service levels, of customer defined product portfolio · Manage purchase orders and reorder levels for all products appropriate to programme forecast/service agreements · Expedite PO deliveries to maintain product supply appropriate to demand · Manage scheduled orders and special purchases to meet JIT supply · Manage phase-in, phase-out, and special project purchase requirements to maximise service but minimise excess product · Monitor inventory & supplier performance for review with programme manager · Implement and support supply chain improvement processes including price, part number, and supplier reduction programmes SKILL/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE · 3+ years purchasing experience in a contracting, distribution or manufacturing environment. Specific areas of experience will ideally include… Vendor Managed Inventory Contract supply planning/scheduling Managed Supply Chain including vendor performance review measurement · Excellent numerical and analytical skills · Good communication and problem solving skills · Ability to work on own initiative · Ability to work as part of an extended virtual team · Good working knowledge of Microsoft software tools e.g. Excel, Access and Word

MSB Supply Chain (a division of MSB International PLC) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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