Buyer - Jackson Hogg

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Buyer

Job ID: 8051

  • Permanent
  • North East
  • Permanent
  • North East

Overview
Jackson Hogg is delighted to be supporting a growing client based in Peterlee with the appointment of a Buyer. This company has recently had large investments, so it is a very exciting time to join a growing and established distribution business. 

Main purpose of role (Buyer)
Working with the Supply Chain & Operations Manager within a small team, the role will be to plan and coordinate the movement of stock between 9 depots as well as scheduling the companies direct supply chain. 

Main tasks and responsibilities

  • Manage the purchase and replenishment of stock
  • Manage the direct supply chain of the business maximising incentives, structuring deliveries, and minimising the cost of stock movements.
  • Understand depot stock requirements, rotations, and supply patterns.
  • Forecasting for seasonality spikes
  • Key point of contact for major accounts from a stock perspective
  • Negotiate with all departments and depots to achieve effective stock movements throughout the business
  • Constant liaising with sales, warehouse and finance departments regarding delivery progress, issues, and requirements
  • Minimising stock wastage and stock proliferation across all depots

Knowledge, skills & experience required

  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Dedicated hardworking individual required
  • Articulate and an excellent communicator
  • Logical thinker with excellent organisational skills
  • Full UK driving licence with access to own car
  • Health & Safety awareness

Additional Information

  • Hybrid working availbale: 3 days in the office, 2 at home 
  • CIPS funding 
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • 28 days annual holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
  • Company pension scheme

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