Materials Assistant

Exciting new 12 month contract position!
Reporting to the Supply Chain and Purchasing Manager, this is a key role responsible for production plan adherence through production and material checks. This role is located at the production site and will require strong communication skills and the ability to resolve day-to-day issues effectively.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions):
Responsible for materials scheduling, including:
* Weekly component scheduling to fit production plans
* Daily communication with production Zone leaders
* Daily communication to Master scheduler and Buyer
* Lead communicator to suppliers on open and new orders
* Run set quotation process
* Setting and updating safety stock levels
* Updating and cleansing of MRP system
* Open order report monitoring
* Raising of purchase orders based on requisition requests
* Daily communication to Stores about supply, quality issues and discrepancies Work order management
Experience & Education:
* Experience of a planning or purchasing role highly desirable (MRP / MPS)
* Experience of a manufacturing environment highly desirable (preferably FMCG)
* Strong Excel ability, including pivot tables and formulas essential
* Experience of JD Edwards / ERP systems desirable
Strong administration skills
Key Competencies & Experiences
Excellent interpersonal skills, at all levels of the business internally and externally
* Ability to work independently, but with full support and guidance from the materials team.
* Strong communicator
* Ability to work methodically
* Selfmotivated
* Ability to multi task
* Good time management
* Team player