Job Title: Materials Expeditor
Location: Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire
Salary: £24,500 – £28,000 dependant on experience, pension, life assurance, generous holiday entitlement, clean working environment with free parking.
Job Type: 37 hours per week – 8.00am to 4.30pm Mon-Thurs (30 mins lunch), 7.00am to 12.00pm Fri (no lunchbreak)
TecQuipment is the leading provider of high-quality educational equipment for engineering disciplines. The company’s laboratory products are used by students and educators across the world, in over 1500 establishments in more than 100 countries.
The role:
Due to continued growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced Materials Expeditor to join our busy and highly motivated Production Admin team on a permanent contract. Production is the heart of our business, and this role is key in ensuring processes run smoothly.
The work is varied, interesting and demanding and we expect high standards for quality and performance. The role of the Materials Expeditor is to support the Production Department in ensuring all bought-in items, made-in components, products and services are available in our stores department, in line with the planned requirement date. This enables Production to achieve monthly shipping targets, whilst minimising stock holding and managing supply chain risks. The role of the Materials Expeditor is to ensure that supplies and materials are available to maintain the workflow and foster a cost-effective and productive workplace.
About Tecquipment:
TecQuipment is the leading provider of high-quality educational equipment for engineering disciplines. The company’s laboratory products are used by students and educators across the world, in over 1500 establishments in more than 100 countries. Be part of a world-leading company that puts employees first.
We have recently become Employee-Owned. This move secures the longevity of the company and means that customers purchasing their best-in-class laboratory teaching products and software will be supported for many years to come. An Employee-Owned Trust has been set up that puts the TecQuipment employees in the driving seat of managing the company’s future. An Employee Forum that consists of members of each department within the company represents the employees as the primary shareholders in the business. Two members of this Forum have been appointed to the TecQuipment Trustees Board of Directors.
Essential
- Previous experience within a Manufacturing environment
- Able to work accurately to deadlines
- Highly analytical with strong admin skills
- An enthusiastic team player with a can-do/flexible attitude
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
Desirable
- Experience of SAP B1 ERP system
- A willingness to help in other areas of the factory should the demand arise
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications
- Knowledge of engineering design and production processes
Day to Day Responsibilities:
- Monitor and manage open purchase orders to ensure timely delivery, including bought out components, metal bar and laser cut blanks
- Monitor and chase all sub-contracted Machine Shop items
- Monitor and manage items sent out for post process treatments
- Ensure that purchased items are inspected in a timely manner and that suppliers are informed of any rejected items and the appropriate time frame
- Chase all internal shortages including Machine Shop and Paintshop
- Update the MRP system so all delivery dates are kept up to date and informing Production management of any issues ahead of time whilst working with suppliers to resolve any problems
- Maintain seamless communication and coordination with Production, Engineering and Finance as appropriate
Benefits:
- 26 days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
- Pension
- Life assurance
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Clean working environment
- Free parking
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