Buyer - Maternity Cover

Overview

Manage inventory and procurement to ensure timely product availability for Taylor Wimpey.

Key Responsibilities

• process improvement
• demand analysis
• po management
• kpi reporting
• inventory management
• training initiatives

Tasks

-Support continuous improvement initiatives for the stock team, inventory management process and systems to develop efficiencies and support future growth. -Identifying root causes for demand errors and supporting BU’s to address them. -Work collaboratively with the Planning Manager and CI Manager to help streamline processes to improve stock availability. -Train new starters the process (upstream and downstream), share best practices and collaborate with other departments as necessary. -Work closely with the Planning Manager, Procurement Team and suppliers to ensure the demand plan is robust and contains the most up-to-date business information. -Raise PO’s to ensure stock is available to cover known customer demand and contingent stock for short lead orders (loose supply). -Updating and distributing KPI reports. -Assist the Planning Manager with identifying and managing obsolete stock.

Requirements

• sage x3
• siop
• materials planning
• excel
• housebuilding
• self-motivated

What You Bring

-​​Knowledge of Sage X3/COINs​ -Experience in SIOP/materials planning. -​​Self-motivated and able to work autonomously​ -​​​Previous experience in the Housebuilding industry​ -Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel -Analysing the forecast and identifying risks and opportunities within the business, making challenges and proposing changes; able to efficiently escalate issues.

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About Taylor Wimpey

-One of the UK's leading residential developers, specializing in the construction and sale of new homes across the country, with operations across 22 regional businesses. -With a rich history dating back to the 19th century, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the British housing market. -Offers a diverse range of properties, from compact apartments to spacious family homes, catering to various budgets and lifestyle needs. -Innovative schemes such as the 'Own New Rate Reducer' provide competitive mortgage rates for both first-time buyers and existing homeowners, simplifying the path to purchasing a new home. -Operations extend beyond mere construction, encompassing land acquisition, planning, and development of entire neighborhoods, contributing to local infrastructure and amenities.

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