Operations Coordinator

An iconic global skincare and cosmetics brand is seeking a highly organised Operations Coordinator to be responsible for the short-term planning and purchasing activities. (OFFICE BASED)

Benefits

• Up to £30,000 per annum basic salary
• Extra days holiday for your birthday
• Free monthly product allocation
• Pension scheme
• Season Ticket Loan for public transport

Operations Coordinator -Responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders, ensure POs are on track though to delivery, communicating with vendors
• Ensuring accurate inventory levels in a complex contract manufacturing environment
• Own supplier relationship; point of contact & weekly open orders calls
• Conduct monthly inventory reconciliations on components at supplier locations
• Analyse and report monthly on excess, obsolete and discontinued
• Partner with Logistics to ensure timely inbound delivery of POs via air, ocean & trucks
• Develop logistics requirements (specifications) with suppliers
• Liaise with Demand Planning and warehouse management team to ensure that stock is available
• Initiate and drive lead-time improvement and agility projects
• Create and revise part numbers and bills of materials as necessary
• Create reports and other tools to provide visibility on all inventory locations
• Assist in price reviews and negotiations and resolving invoice discrepancies
• Communicate and escalate risks to cross-functional teams
• Prepare clear and direct reports to Senior Management when appropriate

Requirements

• A minimum of two years Experience in FMCG Operations
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Excellent analysis abilities, accuracy and attention to detail
• Strives under pressure and welcomes challenges
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Resilient and self-motivated

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