Company: Japanese Food Manufacturer
Contract type: Full time / Permanent
Reporting to: Supply Chain Manager
Location: West London
Your responsibilities will include:
Supply Planning
Analyse and review item demand on weekly basis to identify changes, reflect any changes
Create purchase orders for current and forecast demand
Production planning to meet customer demand, raising works orders
Liaise with vendors and transportation partners to determine ideal scheduling and timelines
Maintain ERP system Master data to
ensure all data is kept as up to date
Maintain inventory levels across multiple third-party warehouses, ensuring optimum inventory level s at each location.
Monitor packaging supplies are maintained for all items
Administrate documentation from suppliers and freight forwarders internationally, to facilitate customs clearance and legal compliance.
Receipt of goods and build the work orders once the goods are delivered to warehouse.
Always aim for the best service for the least cost. Achieve this by periodic reviews of
available service providers and by conducting cost comparisons.Supporting in all new supply chain projects, involvement in all aspects of project roll out
Any other ad-hoc duties
to ensure optimum inventory levels are maintained, avoiding out of stocks or overstocks
Inventory & Packaging Control
Logistics
The ideal candidate should:
Fluent in English and Japanese, both spoken and written.
Experience in a supply chain/purchasing or logistic department.
Plenty (at least one full year) of office administration experience
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Be motivated, enthusiastic, drive, and flexible
Benefits
Salary: dependent on experience
20 days holiday per annum, increasing to 25 days after 3 years’ service
Company brand foods at 50% discount off retail for personal use.
Company Pension Plan
Working Hours and Office Atmosphere
Monday to Friday 8:30 – 17:30, with one hour unpaid for lunch
An independent company and this role is based in an office with approximately 30 people in total.
Occasional weekend work may be needed to attend the sampling at customers’ premises or trade shows. This will be balanced by time off in lieu.
Use of a well-equipped kitchen and food.
Short weekly yoga sessions and a friendly family vibe!
General Terms and Conditions
Probationary period of 6 months