Reporting to: Procurement Team LeaderReference: R9952Your RoleAs a Planner, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient supply of raw materials to support manufacturing operations across the business. Working closely with suppliers, mills, hauliers and internal stakeholders, you will coordinate the planning, purchasing and movement of raw materials, ensuring continuity of supply, cost-effective operations and accurate contract management. You will play a key role in responding to changing operational requirements, resolving supply issues and maintaining strong relationships across the supply chain.Your ResponsibilitiesLogistics & PlanningEnsure continuity of supply and quality of designated raw materials at the best possible cost, making any necessary adjustments to delivery schedules to meet mill demand.Manage raw material supply contracts effectively, ensuring compliance with contract validity periods, rent due dates and geographical location requirements.Anticipate and resolve short-term supply issues in the most cost-effective manner, escalating to the Raw Material Manager and Formulator where appropriate.Monitor and track raw material orders to ensure deliveries arrive at mills on time and in line with operational requirements.Process purchase requisitions raised by Mill Planners into purchase orders where required, using relevant contracts and information records.Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and Mill Planners, identifying opportunities to improve operational practices and minimise unnecessary costs.Storage & HaulageMonitor and control storage and rental costs, ensuring these are kept to a minimum.Liaise with storekeepers to ensure the effective storage and collection of raw materials and resolve routine operational queries.Maintain effective relationships with third-party haulage providers, promoting high standards of cleanliness, traceability and service.Ensure haulage and storage activities are carried out in
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