Packaging Inventory Planner / Buyer
il y a 4 jours
Bedford
Are you a proactive and organised supply chain professional with a passion for all things packaging? My client is seeking a Packaging Inventory Planner/Buyer to join their friendly and fast‑paced operation on a 12‑month maternity contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring production runs smoothly by planning, purchasing and managing a diverse range of packaging components. Based at their modern Warehousing & Distribution Centre in Kempston, you'll work closely with suppliers, internal stakeholders and the production planning team to keep everything running like clockwork. In this varied and hands‑on role, you will: • Manage stock levels for a defined range of packaging components to support production schedules., • Maintain accurate ERP data, including item codes, product structures and new component setups., • Plan the introduction of new packaging while minimising waste and residual stock., • Support the resolution of supplier quality or service issues., • Oversee third‑party consignment processes., • Raise purchase orders for packaging components using MRP insights and business requirements., • Liaise with suppliers to ensure quality, service and delivery expectations are met., • Negotiate pricing and lead times in exceptional circumstances., • Monitor market trends, risks and opportunities within your category., • Work with the Packaging Manager to develop and support category strategies., • Create and maintain packaging specifications within the Company Document Management System., • Support artwork revisions and ensure correct packaging codes are applied., • Secure and upload supplier approvals., • Assist in maintaining the Component Change Log., • Contribute to supplier performance measurement and rating., • Own relevant Change Controls for your category., • Support monthly and ad‑hoc reporting., • Maintain packaging documents within internal systems., • Participate in NPD handover meetings regarding packaging needs., • Provide cover for packaging waste reporting, month‑end tasks, consignment processes and redundant stock., • Work with the Supplier Relationship Manager on packaging‑related projects. Ideally, you will bring: • Experience purchasing packaging components in a regulated manufacturing environment., • Strong communication skills and confidence working with suppliers., • A detail‑focused, commercially aware and self‑motivated mindset., • Experience with pharmaceutical packaging (aluminium, glass, closures) would be an advantage., • Familiarity with change management processes. Alongside a competitive salary, my client offers an impressive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally: • Annual salary review plus annual company bonus, • 25 days holiday, with 4 days allocated for Christmas closure, plus bank holidays, • Matched pension scheme at 5% (rising to 6% after 5 years' service, salary exchange), • Life Assurance at 4x basic salary, • Free daily lunch, plus complimentary tea, coffee and refreshments, • Free onsite parking #J-18808-Ljbffr