Our highly successful FMCG client is seeking a Purchasing Manager to drive purchasing operations for optimum efficiencies to meet inventory demand.Our client, a successful manufacturing and wholesale FMCG company is seeking to recruit a Purchasing Manager to lead the team and to drive purchasing operations for optimum efficiencies to meet inventory demand.The RoleLead/manage a small team of 4 in the purchasing department across ANZ.Ability to crunch numbers and interpret master data findings for senior leadership to access easily.Reporting duties around communication of inventory risk.Forecasts and Purchase Orders are placed with vendors in appropriate timeframes to enable stock availability.Ensure the team completes purchasing functions in a timely and accurate manner and then monitors through until receipt at warehouse, including documentation and payment requirements.Manage inbound orders from suppliers, including analysis and reporting variances to plan.Deliver inventory and supply plans against agreed business working capital and service levels, maintaining supply against demand signals.To ensure all vendor reviews are completed as scheduled and appropriate purchase orders placed within delegated authorities and guidelines.Maintain the validity of compliance/customs permits for AU + NZ.To participate in the BAR/Gate and S&OP processes (i.e. IBP Supply Review) delivering effective participation, structure and reliable expertise in relevant cross-functional teams and projects.Maintain an Operating Cadence, develop and implement SOP's / Work Instructions, delivering process control.Provide System ownership / knowledge expertise as part of the IBP / S&OP process, including gaining the capability to create system presentations, develop and maintain background system controls and set up.Your BackgroundPurchasing experience in a manufacturing and wholesaler environment.Proficient using ERP systems.5-10 years of experience in purchasing/procurement.Previous analytics experience within purchasing operations.Knowledge of S&OP processes – Demand Planning to SupplyLogistics experience with freight forwarding, importation and global container movementsActed as a Manager or Team Lead for a small team.Worked as part of a cross-functional team with different departments.Experience working with external stakeholders such as: Suppliers, Logistics providers, Freight Forwarders, andRegulatory Authorities.What's on offer?This is a great opportunity for a purchasing lead/manager to step into a role to create a huge impact.If you would like to discuss this opportunity further you can contact Elisha Hunter at Blackbook Executive on (03) 9823 7424#J-18808-Ljbffr
