Purchasing and Production Administrator

Job DescriptionRole: Purchasing & Production AdministratorLocation: On-site - Hollywood, South Birmingham (with parking)Salary: up to £30,000 (dependent on experience)Be part of a company with a real commitment to environmental awareness.We’re seeking a Purchasing & Production Administrator for our client based in Birmingham.Join a family-run packaging manufacturing firm with more than 75 years’ experience, spanning three generations!Our client's company was originally founded to reuse corrugated boxes after WW2 – staying focused on encouraging and providing greener alternatives, using renewable and sustainable sources, as well as recycled materials.Key Responsibilities:- Production AdministrationCreating bill of materialsGenerating work ordersLiaising with Site ManagerScheduling component & board deliveriesPosting invoices- Inventory AdministrationCreating new item codes – ensuring all related documentation and processes are completed- Supplier AdministrationPurchase ordersSourcing new suppliersOverseeing goods received processMonitoring order acknowledgements and/or late deliveriesManaging supplier lease and trial productsBuilding strong client relationshipsHandling supplier complaints- Estimating of selling prices for manufactured items and bought in goods- Arranging customs clearance, VAT, and duty handling, for the import of foreign shipments when requiredSkills and Qualifications:Proactive thinkerStrong communication skillsStrong organisational and time management skillsNegotiation experience