Procurement Coordinator (Bearsted, Full Time)

Skills Required

Excellent communication, Fresh Produce/FMCG exprience, Microsoft Office Proficient, Organisational

Address

dps Ltd
Corbin Business Park
Caring Lane
Bearsted
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 4NJ

Job Description

Due to continued growth in the business an opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Coordinator to join the commercial team supporting the procurement and supply of Soft Fruit to Tesco.

Insights

• Assist the Commercial Managers with all aspects of running an effective supply chain
• Set up Purchase Orders in the Prophet ERP system for all arrivals
• Build and maintain supplier load plans amending orders as required to maximise service
• Liaise with growers to confirm volumes, arrival dates & varieties loaded
• Work closely with the logistics & planning team to maintain accurate stock positions for all products
• Update and maintain master arrivals data & assist with the preparation of season reviews
• Provide weekly pricing and costing models in a timely and accurate manner
• Prepare grower finalisations & returns as instructed
• Process fruit cost invoices as directed
• Work with Commercial and IT departments to identify and deliver process improvements
• Be part of a weekend rota to facilitate information for the sales, technical and stocks teams

Requirements

• Resilient, driven & ambitious with a strong sense of responsibility
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Well organised with a keen eye for detail
• Good analytical skills and an appetite for problem solving
• FMCG supply chain experience beneficial
• Prophet ERP system experience an advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Additional information

There is potential for a 10% bonus and a 7% compensation scheme (visit the DPS website to apply).