Buyer supply chain planner

FMCG business require a Buyer / Supply Chain Planner. Applicants need previous Buyer, Purchasing or Supply Chain experience. Hybrid working environment. The Buyer / Planner will be responsible for a range of purchasing and end-to-end supply chain activities. The Buyer / Planner will be responsible for the entire purchase order lifecycle from initial placement, supplier management through to delivery to customer. This is a dynamic and fast-paced role, for a hugely successful national business. Specific duties of the Buyer / Supply Chain Planner include: Supplier relationship management and develop suppliers to achieve OTD/OTIF metrics Monitoring of Stock / Inventory levels Communicating customer forecasts to the supply chain Seek to gain competitive advantage - cost, payment terms, delivery etc. Liaison with Freight Forwarders and logistics providers in regards to shipments and deliveries Buyer / Supply Chain Planner applicants should meet the following criteria: Previous experience as a Buyer, Junior Buyer or a broader purchasing and supply chain role Commercial acumen Comfortable using MS Office applications Ability to build strong relationships with customers/suppliers and colleagues Comfortable working on a hybrid basis