Advisor - Procurement

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Advisor to join our team. As Procurement Advisor, you will effectively plan and manage the ordering process for a specific group of products within an IPL business unit in conjunction with the buying team, to ensure that the correct volume of stock is available throughout the supply chain to satisfy the Asda order. Key Responsibilities include: • Manage the Material Requirements Planning system (MRP) to maintain correct stocks levels in line with the targets set by the business • Ensure 100% bill of materials accuracy for raw material inputs, providing visibility to other depts • Daily liaison, via phone and email, with suppliers to validate actual loading vs programme and report any discrepancies prior to loading • Regular liaison with suppliers, inclusive of all incoterms, to understand raw material availability vs programme and actual orders and create solutions to any issues. Escalate to the Procurement specialist/Buying Teams • Send orders to suppliers on time, in full, aligned to category requirements and agreed timelines • Liaison with the IPL Demand Planning Team and Produce supply team on current rate of sale vs. the collaborative forecast resolving queries in a timely and efficient manner. • Ensure site lorry boards are accurate and planned in line with relevant site protocols. • Effectively manage depot splits where stock is dual / multi sited and liaise with external packers as required. • Liaise with site ..... full job details .....