Purchasing & Customs Assistant

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Responsibilities:

• Manage the ordering of materials required to support production, working with suppliers and internal teams to maintain continuity of supply.
• Raise and maintain purchase orders, ensuring purchasing information is accurate and up to date.
• Coordinate customs activities across imports and exports, ensuring goods move efficiently through the supply chain.
• Review customs documentation for accuracy and completeness and liaise with freight forwarders and customs contacts as required.
• Work closely with suppliers and colleagues across Supply Chain, Manufacturing and other functions to support day-to-day operational requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain relevant reports, metrics and supply chain KPIs.
• Support inventory management and identify opportunities to optimise stock levels.
• Contribute to cost review and cost reduction initiatives across purchased materials.
• Support the implementation of new purchasing and supply chain policies, procedures and process improvements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities across the site’s OH&S, Environmental and Energy Management systems.

Qualifications:

• Experience within purchasing, supply chain, customs, logistics or a related environment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with suppliers and colleagues across different functions.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Experience implementing or supporting new policies, procedures or process improvements.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 and FDA QMSR requirements would be an advantage.
• Experience working with customs data or knowledge of customs legislation is desirable but not essential.
• A third-level qualification in Supply Chain, Business or a related discipline is desirable but not essential.See JD for details.

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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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