The Planning and Purchasing Officer is responsible for the co-ordination and accurate data capture of inventory levels (including raw materials and finished goods). The Planning and Purchasing Manager also supports the production planning role and complete the purchasing activities of the plant to ensure all customer requirements for reliable supply of product are met in accordance with forecasts and orders in the optimum way.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Procurement of raw materials to fulfil demand driven from customer and production orders.

Minimum 2-3 years of purchasing or procurement experience in manufacturing or FMCG

Monitoring inventory levels and assisting in the replenishment stock as needed.

Monitoring raw and finished goods inventory management, stock transfer incl. stock holdings, cycle counting, etc.

Tracking inbound and outbound orders to prevent overstocking and out-of-stock (OOS).

Conducting proactive inventory analysis to identify opportunities for improvement in inventory management.

Provide coverage for the production planner whilst on leave

Escalate any material shortages or planning shortfalls to designated stakeholders

Planning

Provides coverage for the site production planner which involves enacting the plan and providing feedback and communication to all key stakeholders.

Review daily delivery schedule report and notify all relevant parties on late deliveries.

Monitors production output, inventory, customer orders / forecasts, material supplies and trends in the above to ensure all customers’ requirements are met.

Weekly / Monthly Resin Forecast review with Divisional Supply Chain Manager (C&I;/PACT Packaging)

Creates all new product codes and maintains accurate BOM’s & Routes for the planning system.

Coordinates the sites inventory stocktake schedule.

In collaboration with the Production Manager, Production Scheduler and Purchasers,



ensure the required raw material volume delivers the production schedule.

Escalate any foreseeable issues/changes in raw material and/or finished goods.

Continually review performance to identify and implement cost improvements.

Purchasing

Is responsible for Purchasing all components for Production, RM, IML Labels, Fans, Cartons Bags, Labels etc.

Creation of Purchase Orders based on MRP requirements

Tracking & following up on POs imminently due & overdue (both imported and local – daily)

Communicate ETAs for incoming materials (components)

Purchasing of all consumables for site

Maintain all purchasing records – SAP and Coupa

Receival of bulk resin deliveries and GR into SAP

Esker (invoice resolution – daily)

Preferred Personal Attributes/Competencies:

Several years’ experience in a similar or related role

Strong analytical and people leader background

Computer Literacy Skills

Previous experience with SAP (desirable) and robust experience in Microsoft Office Suite

Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Strong knowledge and experience of warehouse operations

Demonstrated problem solving skills with the use data, knowledge, and experience to identify problems and proactively develop and implement effective solutions.

Demonstrated capability to communicate clearly and concisely ensuring messages are understood by all within the team. Ability to express ideas clearly, listen effectively and provide feedback constructively.

Demonstrated capability to identify and implement continuous improvement activities.

Job Information

Job Reference: _1759117629 Salary: AU$40 - AU$41 per hour Salary From: AU$40 Salary To: AU$41 Salary Type: hour Consultant Name: Hannah Limond Job Industries: Manufacturing and Production Job Locations: Moorabbin, Melbourne, Australia Job Types: Temporary Job Skills: Purchasing, production, manufaturing

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