Plant Purchasing and Logistics Co-ordinator

  • Full-time
  • Department: Logistics
  • Location: Harlow
  • Compensation: GBP 40000 - GBP 45000 - yearly

Company Description

O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

    Job Description

    As Plant Purchasing and Logistics Co-ordinator, this position combines two key elements: purchasing and logistics.

    You will be responsible for: -

    • Onsite management of specific M&E activities
    • Working in partnership with the wider procurement team to achieve organisational objectives - Sourcing and selecting vendors to deliver cost-effective, quality solutions with timely delivery of items and services
    • Ensuring traceability of transactions through comprehensive recording and information transparency
    • Management of one-way packaging and optimisation of packaging costs
    • Maintaining SOX compliance and supporting internal audit requirements
    • Conducting onsite and offsite location stock counts and audits to ensure inventory accuracy
    •  Management of returnable packaging and coordination of packaging returns
    • Liaising with Production and Logistics teams regarding stock levels, deliveries, and supply chain requirements
    • Monitoring supplier performance against agreed key performance indicators and service level agreements
    • Analysing procurement data and costs to identify savings opportunities and process efficiencies
    • Maintaining accurate records and documentation in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements 
    • Supporting the implementation of inventory management systems and process improvements

    Qualifications

    The successful candidate will have:

    • Ideally experience with both low-level procurement and logistics functions
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP systems
    • Proven experience within a manufacturing environment
    • Strong negotiation skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders
    • Demonstrated ability to analyse procurement data and identify cost savings opportunities
    • Working knowledge of SOX controls and regulatory standards
    • Ability to manage your time effectively within deadlines and competing priorities
    • Experience conducting stock counts, audits, and inventory reconciliations
    • Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements
    • Experience with inventory management systems and process improvement initiatives
    • Knowledge of supplier performance management and key performance indicator monitoring
    • Familiarity with packaging optimisation and returnable packaging coordination
    • Strong communication and liaison skills across multiple departments
    • Problem-solving ability and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

    Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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