Raw Material Planning Assistant

Job Title Raw Material Planning Assistant Duration 25-30 hours per week Location Yeovil, Somerset Reporting to Buyer The Company Duffields South West is a family-owned animal feed manufacturing business based in Yeovil, supplying customers across the South West. The Role Duffields South West are looking for a Raw Material Planning Assistant to join the procurement team, based at Yeovil. The successful candidate will work to plan and co-ordinate the intake of raw materials into the mills, as well as direct-to-farm deliveries, liaising with suppliers, hauliers, transport and production teams to ensure stock levels and delivery schedules are maintained. The role will also provide support with purchase ledger tasks and general sales administration where required. Key Responsibilities: Raw Material Planning Work within the procurement team to manage raw material contracts, plan intake schedules and co-ordinate deliveries in line with production requirements. Liaise closely with suppliers, hauliers, transport and production to ensure raw material stocks are sufficient, delivered within the contractual period and managed efficiently to avoid shortages, delays or additional charges. Monitor stock levels, update planning records and communicate any supply risks or changes to the Buyer in a timely manner. Sales Assistant Receive and process orders from customers and sales team and assist with office duties. Purchase ledger Process invoices and investigate any queries to conclusion. ..... full job details .....