Expeditor- Purchasing Rescheduler

This is a 6 months fixed term role.
Scope of Role:
Responsible for the planned expediting of parts across various programmes to ensure all parts are available for build in the factory ahead of schedule throughout 2022 and into 2023
Manage re-scheduling activities through supplier negotiation and within the Navision MRP system, including extending current Purchase orders in line with residual forward demand
Work closely with Planning & Customer Service Functions to align parameters agreed delivery shedules to MRP action messages
Main Duties/Responsibilities
Review, plan and execute pull forward requests by programme / product line to ensure all parts are available to build earlier than current signals and to mitigate delays elsewhere within supply chain
Align MRP with agreed delivery schedules to minimise action messages
Develop relationships with current Suppliers and sub-contractors to ensure agreed schedules are adhered to
Ensure key relationships are built with internal stakeholders, including Operational Buyers to manage ownership of order books
Other Responsibilities/Non-essential Functions
Undertake training that is identified as a requirement of the role as identified by the role Manager.
Undertake all other reasonable requests that are made by the role manager/acting manager or Directors.
At times of reduced department staff attendance there will be a need to be flexible and provide support outside of the normal tasks of the job to ensure customer satisfaction.
On occasion you may be required to take on ad hoc duties which includes, but is not limited to training, department associated tasks and brief secondment to other departments.
Limits of Fiscal/Management Authority
Sign off purchase orders in line with the financial guidelines
Not permitted to change Business Management System processes, procedures and guidelines without formal approval but expected to make recommendations.
Standard Company Responsibilities
Take responsibility for understanding the Business Management System and how it is applied to the role.
Adhere to Health and Safety requirements at all times.
There is a responsibility on all employees to bring to the attention of their manager any issues that could potentially affect the business, regardless of how small they may seem at the time.
All duties within this job description should be carried out in line with any Company policies and procedures in place at the time and in line with any requirements set out in the Business Management System.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.