Purchasing and Scheduling Manager

Purchasing and Scheduling Manager Location: Tamworth Type: Full-time, Office-based Salary: £45,000 per annum Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus public holidays / Company pension scheme / Private healthcare after 2 years’ service / Schunk pension contribution after 3 years / Weiss profit share scheme (currently in operation) after 2 years’ service /Opportunities for training, travel, and career development. Our established client is seeking an experienced Purchasing and Scheduling Manager to take ownership of purchasing operations, inventory control, and production scheduling within a manufacturing environment. This role is critical to ensuring materials are available to support production through effective supplier management, stock control, and scheduling processes. Key Responsibilities * Place routine purchase orders driven by demand, utilising: * Approximately 95% Kanban-based purchasing * Approximately 5% MRP scheduling for long lead-time items * Maintain and manage the Kanban system, including stock levels and controls. * Issue weekly rollover schedules to suppliers. * Chase overdue orders and resolve shortages with suppliers. * Generate weekly shortage reports using the MRP system and Stores shortage board. * Resource new products or alternative components in collaboration with the Technical Department. * Take full responsibility for inventory control and stock accuracy. * Maintain inventory records, stock codes, and re-order levels. * Own and manage year-end stock take procedures. * Manage Stores personnel and take ownership of the Stores environment. * Support risk assessments and assist with COSHH documentation in conjunction with the Production Manager. Skills & Experience * Proven experience in a similar purchasing, buying, or scheduling role within a manufacturing environment. * Demonstrated track record in inventory control and supplier management. * Strong working knowledge of Kanban systems and MRP scheduling. * Experience managing stock takes and cyclic counting procedures. * Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. * Comfortable managing people and taking ownership of operational areas