Plant Purchasing and Logistics Co-ordinator
O-I · Harlow, England, United Kingdom
O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
As Plant Purchasing and Logistics Co-ordinator, this position combines two key elements: purchasing and logistics.
You will be responsible for: -
- Onsite management of specific M&E activities
- Working in partnership with the wider procurement team to achieve organisational objectives - Sourcing and selecting vendors to deliver cost-effective, quality solutions with timely delivery of items and services
- Ensuring traceability of transactions through comprehensive recording and information transparency
- Management of one-way packaging and optimisation of packaging costs
- Maintaining SOX compliance and supporting internal audit requirements
- Conducting onsite and offsite location stock counts and audits to ensure inventory accuracy
- Management of returnable packaging and coordination of packaging returns
- Liaising with Production and Logistics teams regarding stock levels, deliveries, and supply chain requirements
- Monitoring supplier performance against agreed key performance indicators and service level agreements
- Analysing procurement data and costs to identify savings opportunities and process efficiencies
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
- Supporting the implementation of inventory management systems and process improvements
The successful candidate will have:
- Ideally experience with both low-level procurement and logistics functions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP systems
- Proven experience within a manufacturing environment
- Strong negotiation skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to analyse procurement data and identify cost savings opportunities
- Working knowledge of SOX controls and regulatory standards
- Ability to manage your time effectively within deadlines and competing priorities
- Experience conducting stock counts, audits, and inventory reconciliations
- Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements
- Experience with inventory management systems and process improvement initiatives
- Knowledge of supplier performance management and key performance indicator monitoring
- Familiarity with packaging optimisation and returnable packaging coordination
- Strong communication and liaison skills across multiple departments
- Problem-solving ability and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.