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Jobs - Replenishment Buyer 2022

Established in Ireland in 1998, Zeus has grown significantly from its headquarters in Dublin.

We now employ people all over the world at our sites in 26 countries. Zeus Packaging Group is a true one stop shop for your packaging and hygiene needs across many market sectors. With a vast array of stock products and the capability to offer bespoke packaging solutions to help our customers optimise performance and minimise both waste and cost.

Zeus Packaging Group is constantly focused on our customers, and we work with our strategic partners to develop new innovative products and to anticipate upcoming trends. These encompass new packaging technologies, high performance materials and creative new systems. Our aim is to ensure our customers are at the cutting edge of performance and presentation.

We are looking for and enthusiastic, confident, engaging and results focussed person to join the Procurement team as a replenishment buyer. This is an office-based role working within the Procurement team at our Head Office in Rathcoole Co Dublin.

The role will require the successful applicant to embrace following objectives and responsibilities.

 

The Position:

Contract:                         Full time

Reporting to:                  Procurement Manager

Hours of work:               8.30am – 5pm, Monday – Friday.

Location:                         Head Office – Rathcoole

                            

The Brief

This role contributes to a thriving environment, working in conjunction with operations, sales & finance. The Postholder will deliver great customer services, with the ability to understand and meet the needs of clients who need assistance.

The role does not have line management responsibility.  However, you will be expected to support the purchasing activity for the business with all members of the Purchasing team and the wider business, including cross-training where required.

 

 

Job Description:

  • Checking stock, daily/weekly timetable to action reorders and/or update current orders.  Communicate with Suppliers on an ongoing basis in relation to lead time changes to ensure reorder prompts are accurate.
  • Liaising with Sales Representatives on stock related queries, forecasting, promotions, and procurement procedures.
  • Actively pursue outstanding purchase orders within your portfolio to ensure the schedule dates are met and/or changed to avoid Out of/Over stocks.
  • Ensure Orders on route from suppliers are booked in with goods inwards.
  • Updating of the Stock Management system (KERNEL) to ensure quantity and required dates are as accurate as possible, to ensure the Sales Team has the most up to date information.
  • Ensure Supplier contracts and pricing are monitored and kept up to date.
  • Supplier Certificates and Specification Sheets are up to date.
  • Manage excess inventory, slow moving and aging (out of date) inventory.
  • Updating and creating multiple reports to aid your team and other teams within the business.

 

General Skills

§  Ability to work to tight deadlines and stay calm under pressure.

§  Analytical with high attention to detail in administration.

§  Good verbal comprehension and written communication skills.

§  Excellent business acumen.

§  Inquisitive and challenging to ensure best practice for Zeus.

 

Knowledge and Experience

§  Minimum of 2 years Office experience with 1 years proven procurement experience preferable.

§  Ability to manage third party relationships.

§  Flexible in approach, capable of prioritising numerous work streams.

§  Excellent planning, organization, and administration skills.

§  An effective communicator and strategies gain buy in and are delivered.

 

In return Zeus will offer the following career incentive and benefit

Competitive salary

Culture of teamwork and engagement

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing programme

   Pension

Fast-growing company with strong market growth

Annual Leave increases with continuous service.

Fast paced and friendly team environment

Hours 8:30am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday

 

 

           Please send a CV and covering letter to barbara.concannon@Zeus.ie