SAP Admin Assistant

Job Description

We are recruiting for a SAP Admin Assistant for a long established manufacturer in Lymington, Hampshire.

Hours: This will be a full-time role Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00 with a half hour unpaid break. 

Salary: up to £30,000 per annum depending on experience

Duration: this position is initially a 9 month contract but may be extended depending on circumstances.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Purchasing and Planning Administrator will assist in the purchasing/scheduling of raw materials and
packaging materials as needed and create production plans that meet customer requirements and conform
to our inventory management policies.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Preparing production plans .
• Highlight any bottlenecks or capacity constraints and communicate any shortages throughout the
  business.
• Problem solving demand vs capacity issues.
• Monitoring production and assessing the effect of any delays on customers.
• Working within SAP and OpsCentre to translate demand into achievable production plans.
• Communicating with customer service to ensure OTIF is maintained at agreed levels.
• Amending plans based on material/resource availability.
• Amending plans to account for any production issues.
• Create purchase orders for raw materials in alignment with system parameters and analysis.
• Use SAP and MRP to manage inventory levels of raw materials and packaging, consistent with
  sourcing and operational guidelines.
• Collaborate with the Central Sourcing department on market consultation or information about
  suppliers and estimated demands as well as the introduction of new materials/suppliers.
• Establish and maintain a good relationship with all suppliers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Confident SAP user.
• Experience in a purchasing, production planning or materials management role in a manufacturing
  environment.
• Have an understanding of Operational, Supply Chain and Distribution Processes.
• Experience working with a supplier base.
• Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good team worker
• Ability to organize workload, determine priorities and establish and monitor deadlines.
• Strong attention to details. Decisions directly impact customer service and company
  revenue.

up to date CV and also feel free to call Alan or Monika for more details 01202 292907