Buyer/Planner

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, are a global group that manufactures switchgear and associated products for installation in mission-critical and live commercial buildings ranging from data centres to the international headquarters of some of the world’s largest companies.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Buyer/Planner located in Dundalk.

Reporting to the Senior Procurement Specialist, the Buyer/Planner will be responsible for managing the planning and buying of key products on site with close collaboration with the Projects, Production and Procurement teams to ensure smooth execution of all appropriate KPI’s. The role will encapsulate all tactical activities across the Supply chain from Planning to Invoice reconciliation.

This role requires the management of a stable process supported by a flexible, collaborate, multi-skilled teamwork environment. Close collaboration with multiple site functions (e.g. Procurement, Logistics, Quality, Sales and Engineering)

The Planner/ Buyer will partake in the daily Materials Requirements Planning Process, ensuring production needs are met through the Master Production Schedule (MPS), on time delivery (in full and expected quality) of a select Product Family.

What a typical day looks like:

• Full Order lifecycle responsibility for a range of Product families

• Meet all KPI’s targets

• Support Supply Chain function for raw material requirements through to Finished Goods

• Procurement of key raw materials and packaging components to support plant production

• Process purchase requisitions in line with MPS targets dates

• Expediting / de-expediting Work/ purchase orders

• Providing accurate weekly information to vendors

• Support Procurement of Capital and Indirect materials

• Tactical Vendor relationship Management with vendors,

• Ensuring MRP records are accurate and updated as required to reflect the Master Data accuracy of all managed commodities

• Manage Production Order Planning

• Execute tasks as directed by your Line Manager

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires a minimum of 12 months of procurement experience

• Proficient with MS Office, particularly Excel, as well as ten-key, spreadsheet (PC) and ERP software
  Ideally studying IIPMM/APICS
  Ability to act as a Team player, or independently, and with multiple activities
  Strong numerical and analytical skills
  Strong understanding of MRP

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;

• Opportunities to learn new skills in a fast-paced industry;

• A competitive salary and benefits package that includes:
  A merit-based annual pay review
  Enhanced annual leave
  Employee recognition scheme and long service awards
  Referral bonus
  Volunteer days
  Group Life Insurance, including a death-in-service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year
  Company Pension Scheme
  Sick pay scheme
  Cycle to Work scheme
  Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

• Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function;

• Travel opportunities (role dependent);

• Support your well-being by access to:
  Employee Assistance Programme through VHI offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice.
  VHI Private Health Insurance
  On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders

• Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.).

At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always.

Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives.