David Rose Email and Phone Number

Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targetsForecast supply and demand to prevent overstocking and running out-of-stock (OOS)Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operationsAct as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activitiesMonitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organisationMonitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliersProvide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reductionactivitiesPrepare reports and updates as and when requiredWork closely with others in the procurement function and reviewopportunities for continuous improvement and business improvementsAdhere to any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures toensure the safety and wellbeing of self, staff and visitorsNegotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiationand procurement best practice tools and methodsPrepare and raise purchase orders and order schedulesBuild, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communicationsEnsure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationshipsEnsure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures and OJEU guidance during supplier negotiations and award process.Conduct research for new components and suppliersCompile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluationAssess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews toensure contract complianceContact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues

License to use Lansing Linde H80D 8Tonne Counterbalance forklift to load or unload stock• Forecast supply and demand to prevent overstocking and running out-of-stock (OOS)• Enter purchase details (vendors information, invoices and pricing) into internal databases• Place orders to replenish merchandise as needed• Track shipments and address any delays• Oversee storage of products, particularly of fragile items• Evaluate suppliers’ offers and negotiate profitable deals• Coordinate regular inventory audits• Liaise with warehouse staff and other internal teams to test products’ quality (status upon delivery and storage conditions)• Keep updated inventory records (including daily shipments)• Ensure purchases do not exceed budget

Mathematical skills.• Knowledge of CAD/CAM software, as well as the ability to set-up, program, and operate CNC lathes and mills to produce parts.• Job planning and bench layout.• Manual grinding, drilling, and milling.• Equipment testing.Load and unload raw materials and equipment.• Keep detailed records for equipment and procedures.• Perform necessary maintenance and cleaning on equipment.• Supervise machines as they run and make adjustments as needed.

Produce business plan for customer portfolio to achieve annual sales and margin targets• Manage a portfolio of customers, and provide field support for team members with larger accounts• Constantly seeking new opportunities to expand portfolio and increase margin through prospecting new customers, regaining lost business, range extension and working with suppliers and own brand offering• Monitoring sales performance and activity levels and produce monthly reports detailing key result areas• Maintain and grow existing portfolio by regular interaction with customers to achieve agreed financial targets• Calling on customers on a regular basis, providing quotes and ensuring that enquiries and issues are followed up in a timely manner• Maintaining price files and advising customers of increases, managing expectations to ensure business is retained

Opening and locking the building• All aspects of invoicing and banking including petty cash• Merchandising and ordering stock• Badging garments and deliveries• Accompanying the Field Sales Managers on visits to customers• Training and upskilling another colleague• Problem solving and dealing with difficult customers• Assisting in the warehouse and organising deliveries• Booking in stock, stock checks and stock rotation• Taking calls in Sales Office when needed to cover staff

Processing of embroidery and badging garments for customers• Assessing staff and organising training where needed• Key holder• Cash handling and banking responsibilities• Merchandising and stock control• All aspects of warehousing duties• Regular customer visits• Overcoming difficult situations when dealing with customers problems• Regular product training from suppliers• Shop manager (secondment for 6 months)• Interviewing and hiring staff• Regular reports on low spending accounts, performance and winning new business• Organising sale events and putting together a plan to achieve targets• Taking calls in Sales Office when needed to cover staff

Loading vans and organising drops• Picking and packing orders• Stocktaking and stock rotation• Booking in, checking and locating stock• Putting together man packs for large customers• Working to strict delivery deadlines