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The Company: \n We are looking to recruit a highly organised and proactive Purchase Order Coordinator/Product Merchandiser, you will take ownership of the end-to-end management of purchase orders across suppliers in Pakistan, India and Turkey, ensuring products progress through the production critical path and are delivered on time, in full and to the required standards. \n \n This is a fast-paced role requiring excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving skills. You will become the primary day to day contact for your suppliers, working closely with Category Management, Demand Planning, QA/QC, Logistics and our international support teams to proactively manage production, resolve issues and minimise delivery risks. \n \n The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring our supply chain operates efficiently while supporting continued business growth. Excellent opportunities to progress and develope \n \n The Role: \n Purchase Order Management \n Receive new customer and stock order enquiries from Sales, AST UK and Demand Planning. \n Confirm agreed unit cost, lead times and milestone dates, quantities and Vendor. \n Take full ownership of purchase orders from release through to shipment. \n Release purchase orders to suppliers using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. \n Maintain purchase orders throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring all amendments are accurately processed. \n Work with Demand Planning and Accounts Services Team to communicate delivery changes and production updates. \n Critical Path Management \n Own the production critical path from purchase order release through to shipment. \n Monitor all key production milestones and proactively follow up on outstanding actions. \n Identify delivery risks early and implement recovery plans where required. \n Escalate potential delays with solution recommendations. \n Ensure customer delivery commitments are achieved wherever possible. \n Vendor Management \n Act as the primary contact for PO communication for suppliers across Pakistan, India and Turkey. \n Build strong working relationships with manufacturing partners. \n Hold regular production review meetings with suppliers. \n Resolve production queries and operational issues quickly and professionally. \n Support supplier performance improvements. \n Maintain supplier Capacity and Lead Time report. \n Cross Functional Collaboration \n Build strong working relationships with Demand Planning, Category Management, Accounts Services Team UK/India, Logistics and QA/QA. \n Provide regular production updates to internal stakeholders. \n \n Skills required: \n Previous experience within Merchandising, Production Merchandising, Supply Chain or purchasing. \n Strong experience managing overseas suppliers. \n Excellent understanding of purchase order management. \n Experience managing production critical paths. \n Strong organisational and planning skills. \n Excellent communication and relationship building abilities. \n Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail. Excellent Excel skills \n Ability to manage multiple suppliers and competing priorities.

POSITION SNAPSHOTRole: Procurement CoordinatorLocation: ManchesterContract: PermanentWHY US AND WHY THIS ROLESeize the opportunity to be part of a unique business with an exciting vision for the future - where we dare to be bold, discover what’s possible, and do incredible. Dare. Discover. Do.At PZ Cussons, we offer five big reasons that people join and stay: Futureproof Our Brands, Create Your Own Impact, Accelerate Your Craft, Flexibility to Perform, And Collaborate with Intent.As our Procurement Coordinator, you'll help keep some of our most important supply chains moving. Working across raw materials, packaging and third-party suppliers, you'll support the delivery of procurement strategies that drive value, ensure continuity of supply and help bring new products to life. You'll collaborate with teams across Supply Chain, R&D, Marketing and Procurement, turning data into insight and helping shape decisions that make a real difference to the business. This is an excellent opportunity to build your procurement expertise while contributing to innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement across our UK manufacturing operation.WHAT YOU’LL BE DOINGHelp deliver procurement strategies that strengthen supplier performance, improve efficiency and support a resilient supply base across key categories.Play an important role in bringing new products to market by coordinating supplier onboarding, packaging developments and raw material changes with cross-functional teams.Use data and procurement insights to identify opportunities for cost savings, value creation and process improvements that support business performance.Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, helping to track performance, resolve challenges and keep projects moving forward.Support effective risk management by monitoring market trends, maintaining accurate procurement information and highlighting potential supply risks early.Gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing, sourcing and procurement operations while supporting tenders, benchmarking activities and innovation projects.WHAT YOU’LL BRINGExperience in procurement, supply chain, purchasing or a related commercial environment, or equivalent transferable experience.Degree-level education or equivalent practical experience.CIPS Level 3/4 qualification, or a desire to work towards MCIPS, would be advantageous.Strong analytical skills with confidence using Excel and PowerPoint to turn data into meaningful insights.Excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.SAP or ERP system experience would be beneficial, but not essential.WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURNMyBenefits brings together your total rewards in one place, giving you the flexibility to choose what matters most. Key benefits we offer include:Competitive annual bonus, pension, life assurance and Share Incentive PlanPrivate medical cover plus health & wellbeing supportFlexible holiday options, including buy and accrual1pm Friday finish for better work-life balanceHybrid/electric car scheme, cycle to work & free mortgage adviceDiscounted and complimentary PZ productsOnsite gym (where available)OUR PURPOSE, CULTURE AND VALUESAt PZ Cussons, our purpose is For Everyone, For Life, For Good. Guided by our BEST values, Bold, Energetic, Striving and Together, we nurture a culture where people feel empowered to grow, perform and make a meaningful difference every day.We retain the pioneering spirit of our founders by building portfolios of locally loved brands across our key markets in the UK, ANZ, Nigeria and Indonesia, backed by the manufacturing scale and capability of a global business.Spanning Personal, Home and Baby Care, our products are trusted by millions of consumers worldwide, including Carex, Childs Farm, Cussons Baby, Imperial Leather, Morning Fresh, Original Source, Premier, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.INCLUSION AND FAIRNESSWe’re committed to building diverse teams that reflect our consumers and communities, creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to thrive. If you need any adjustments during the process, just let us know.#LI-Hybrid#LI-CE1Dare to be bold, Discover what’s possible, and Do the incredible.SummaryLocation: ManchesterType: Full time

Suitable job titles: Materials Buyer, Purchasing Coordinator, Buyer, Procurement Coordinator, Supply Chain Buyer, Manufacturing Buyer, MRP Buyer, ERP Purchasing Coordinator. MATERIALS BUYER / PURCHASING COORDINATOR MANUFACTURING UP TO £40,000 Based: Staffordshire/ Crewe Borders Are you an experi

The Company: Europe's leading licensed home and lifestyle businesses, are looking to recruit a highly organised and proactive Purchase Order Coordinator/Product Merchandiser, you will take ownership of the end-to-end management of purchase orders across suppliers in Pakistan, India and Turkey, ensuring products progress through the production critical path and are delivered on time, in full and to the required standards. This is a fast-paced role requiring excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving skills. You will become the primary day to day contact for your suppliers, working closely with Category Management, Demand Planning, QA/QC, Logistics and our international support teams to proactively manage production, resolve issues and minimise delivery risks. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring our supply chain operates efficiently while supporting continued business growth. Benefits: The role is hybrid, 3 days in the office and 2 from home Finish at 3pm on a Friday Holidays are 21 days + birthday plus bank holidays The Role: Purchase Order Management Receive new customer and stock order enquiries from Sales, AST UK and Demand Planning. Confirm agreed unit cost, lead times and milestone dates, quantities and Vendor. Take full ownership of purchase orders from release through to shipment. Release purchase orders to suppliers using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Maintain purchase orders throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring all amendments are accurately processed. Monitor supplier acknowledgements. Ensure system data remains accurate and up to date. Work with Demand Planning and Accounts Services Team to communicate delivery changes and production updates. Critical Path Management Own the production critical path from purchase order release through to shipment. Monitor all key production milestones and proactively follow up on outstanding actions. Identify delivery risks early and implement recovery plans where required. Escalate potential delays with solution recommendations. Ensure customer delivery commitments are achieved wherever possible. Vendor Management Act as the primary contact for PO communication for suppliers across Pakistan, India and Turkey. Build strong working relationships with manufacturing partners. Hold regular production review meetings with suppliers. Resolve production queries and operational issues quickly and professionally. Support supplier performance improvements. Maintain supplier Capacity and Lead Time report. Cross Functional Collaboration Build strong working relationships with Demand Planning, Category Management, Accounts Services Team UK/India, Logistics and QA/QA. Provide regular production updates to internal stakeholders. Ensure clear communication throughout the order lifecycle Skills required: Essential: Previous experience within Merchandising, Production Merchandising, Supply Chain or purchasing. Strong experience managing overseas suppliers. Excellent understanding of purchase order management. Experience managing production critical paths. Strong organisational and planning skills. Excellent communication and relationship building abilities. Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple suppliers and competing priorities. Strong problem-solving skills. Intermediate Excel skills. Experience using ERP systems. Desirable: Experience working with suppliers across Pakistan, India or Turkey. Experience within licensed home textiles. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Power BI. Understanding of product testing, inspections and customer compliance. Experience working with major UK and EU retailers. By submitting your CV, you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as stated on our website and consenting to us processing your personal details in relation to current/future job opportunities. The information that you have submitted to us will be used in order to consider your suitability for the role you have applied for. A copy of our Privacy Policy can also be viewed on our website which explains how we gather, protect and manage any personal data that you share with us Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify. Tagged Resources Limited acts as an employment agency. We have 25 years of Recruitment and Industry experience, working with Retail and Supply Chain markets and have various positions available. If this vacancy does not suit your experience and you are looking for a suitable role, please look at our website or follow us on social networking sites. All are updated daily

Material Controller, Oldham, Food Manufacturing Park Cakes is a c£250 million business which supplies cake and desserts to service the own brands of major retailers, there are three sites based in the North West at Heywood, Oldham and Bolton. Our products include, high end celebration cake products, slab cakes and mainstream desserts, we mostly supply Marks & Spencer's although we also supply other major retailers. We are looking for Material Controller to join our Purchasing Team at the Oldham Site. Responsibilities Schedule packaging and raw materials from an approved supplier base Maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, colleagues, and production teams Create purchase orders and ensure materials are delivered on a just-in-time basis Manage scheduling and stock levels within an assigned area of responsibility Use SAP to monitor and control stock via daily exception reports Ensure minimum stock levels are consistently achieved and maintained Communicate with relevant stakeholders where SAP data is incomplete or inaccurate Liaise with production planners to support demand requirements Develop a strong understanding of the product range and its applications Support sales and promotional planning through proactive material management Provide administrative support across the department as required Ideal Skills/Experience Experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred) SAP experience is advantageous; training will be provided Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Office applications Able to work both independently and as part of a team Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm. Flexibility required. Package: Salary: £30,000 - £32,098 + 25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays, Pension scheme with 2% employer contribution, Employee discount scheme with high street retailers To Apply: Please press the 'apply' button and shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Park Cakes within 28 days. Thank you for your interest in the role. This role may be of interest to people in the following: Planning Manager, Production Planner, Production Coordinator, Materials Planner, MRP Requirements Planner, Forecaster, Demand Planner, Logistics Controller, Stock Controller, Forecast and Supply Planner, Supply Chain Planner, Materials Controller, Scheduler, Food, Manchester, Oldham, Lancashire, Bolton, Rochdale, Preston

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