Plant Purchasing and Logistics Co-ordinator

Company Description

O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Job Description

As Plant Purchasing and Logistics Co-ordinator, this position combines two key elements: purchasing and logistics.

You will be responsible for: -

• Onsite management of specific M&E activities
• Working in partnership with the wider procurement team to achieve organisational objectives - Sourcing and selecting vendors to deliver cost-effective, quality solutions with timely delivery of items and services
• Ensuring traceability of transactions through comprehensive recording and information transparency
• Management of one-way packaging and optimisation of packaging costs
• Maintaining SOX compliance and supporting internal audit requirements
• Conducting onsite and offsite location stock counts and audits to ensure inventory accuracy
•  Management of returnable packaging and coordination of packaging returns
• Liaising with Production and Logistics teams regarding stock levels, deliveries, and supply chain requirements
• Monitoring supplier performance against agreed key performance indicators and service level agreements
• Analysing procurement data and costs to identify savings opportunities and process efficiencies
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements 
• Supporting the implementation of inventory management systems and process improvements

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

• Ideally experience with both low-level procurement and logistics functions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP systems
• Proven experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong negotiation skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to analyse procurement data and identify cost savings opportunities
• Working knowledge of SOX controls and regulatory standards
• Ability to manage your time effectively within deadlines and competing priorities
• Experience conducting stock counts, audits, and inventory reconciliations
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Experience with inventory management systems and process improvement initiatives
• Knowledge of supplier performance management and key performance indicator monitoring
• Familiarity with packaging optimisation and returnable packaging coordination
• Strong communication and liaison skills across multiple departments
• Problem-solving ability and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.