Product Supply Coordinator - Purchasing Maternity Cover

Bridgewater Resources UK ,
Birmingham, West Midlands
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Salary: £20,000 per annum

Overview

The UK's largest plumbing, heating and bathroom wholesaler, supplying 8,000 customers with over 12,500 products nationwide, is looking for a Product Supply Coordinator to join their friendly and established purchasing team based at the company's Birmingham office. The Opportunity The company you'll be joining have been established for over 50 years, offering the most comprehensive range of products within the plumbing and heating sector. They have an excellent reputation in the industry and a large and well-established existing customer base. They currently turnover c.£300 million a year and continue to grow while operating from distribution centres throughout the UK. The business has recently been acquired by a successful UK wholesale and distribution group, expanding the group's turnover to c.£920 million. This is a maternity cover role with an initial fixed term contract of 9 months confirmed. Joining their well-established team as a Product Supply Coordinator, you will: Work closely with and support the Product Supply Manager to effectively manage the required stock levels to support sales demand Analyse product demand, use replenishment plans and identify trends to ensure availability of stock Work closely with suppliers to achieve optimum stock holding, service levels and financial considerations Generate orders through in-house ordering tools, in order to maximise availability and stockholding Collaborate with Commercial and Marketing teams on any promotional and contractual stock to understand priorities and market specific requests Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm (inc. 30 minute lunch) Rewards As well as support and direction in your role and being part of a fantastic, knowledgeable purchasing team, you will receive: Salary of £20,000 per annum The opportunity to earn bonus An enjoyable and positive office environment Training and shadowing of a senior team member Requirements We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic individual who: Has strong communication and interpersonal skills Is a strong administrator who is methodical, logical and process orientated Is able to use initiative and has a strong attention to detail Is motivated and has a desire to work towards targets Is PC literate with competent Excel skills (further training on Excel, Google Sheets and company software will be provided) Whilst some purchasing experience would be advantageous, previous similar work experience may not be necessary providing you have the underlying skill sets that we are looking for. Think you have what it takes? Submit your application today to find out more

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