Do you have experience in purchasing in an FMCG environment? If so please apply.

I am currently looking for a Purchasing Co-Ordinator based in Greenford. The right candidate must have experience in an FMCG environment and at least 2 year's experience in purchasing.

Key responsibilities:

• Analyse historical demand profiles by product line (bought in and packaging components) and liaise with sales and marketing to forecast future sales demands including promotional distortions
• Place orders on suppliers to meet customer demands, minimising obsolescence risks, minimising uplift/logistics costs, maximising volume discounts, whilst adhering to stock turn targets and managing warehouse space
• Regularly review sales demand in the context of supplier lead times and MOQ's to reduce service and obsolescence risks. Challenge both supplier and sales accordingly where appropriate

Must haves:

• High level of literacy in spreadsheet (Excel) and planning systems and processes
• Demonstrably strong arithmetical competence
• Strong personal integrity and ethical standards
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with, and develop, successful working relationships with key Stakeholders at all levels within the business
• Ability to think on feet and react quickly to changing circumstances
• Ability to predict issues and find solutions under pressure
• Totally focused on, and committed to customer service excellence and passionate about "right first time" approach

Please apply now !

Parkside Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Parkside Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.