FMCG Packaging Buyer

Salary £30000 - £35000

Oldham

We currently have a very exciting opportunity for a Packaging Buyer within an and established, and growing FMCG company. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to join a large company at the forefront of the operation.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

* The packaging technology skills necessary to specify suitable packaging materials, produce line drawings for flow wrap film and approve packaging specifications.
* A detailed knowledge of the specifications of corrugated cartons, carton board cartons, FSDUS/POS,
* Thorough understanding of flexographic and litho print processes.
* Experienced in the purchasing of flexographic printed films self-adhesive labels and shrink films.
* An ability to provide and advise Design and Marketing colleagues on the most cost-effective printing methods.
* Experience in the approval of artwork and attending initial press pass of all new packaging.
* Understanding and awareness of the latest Packaging Waste Regulations and the process of sourcing environmentally friendly alternative methods of packing products.
* Able to complete all packaging waste request documents submitted by our customers.
* A knowledge and ability to utilise TOPS or pallet configuration software

Skills, Experience and Person Specification

* Experience of using SAP MRP system, product creation, Purchase Ordering, scheduling, maintaining integrity of SAP data
* Interpreting forecast changes / amendments & impact on raw material stock availability
* addressing stock/Invoice queries
* Experience of supplier evaluation, selection and contract price negotiation
* Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
* IT literate
* Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
* Hardworking, reliable, enthusiastic and resilient

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the overall business objectives and requirements.

Acorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.