Planning and Procurement Officer

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Planning and Procurement Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Work for a globally recognised company
• Opportunity to develop within an expanding global organisation
• Excellent work, life, balance

About the business and the role

DSI is a large multinational supplier to the Civil and Mining markets, and has its Australian Headquarters in Bennetts Green near Newcastle, with 2 market focused divisions;

• DSI Civil is part of the Global network of Dywidag Systems International, providing safety systems for ground stabilization, construction and asset management for concrete structures.
   
• DSI Underground is Australia's largest manufacturer and supplier of specialist strata reinforcement and support products to both underground Coal and Metalliferous Mining and Tunnelling sectors.

The Planning and Procurement Officer is responsible for assisting the coordination and management of purchasing activities and providing sales assistance to the Civil Sales team. This role combines planning and procurement, while working closely with the dynamic Civil Sales team and performing sales assistance tasks, such as; tracking orders, shipments and suppliers.

Job tasks and responsibilities

Your key duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Daily review new orders and stock requirements, work with production, plan and enter and follow up on production orders with DSI Underground factory, DSI Civil suppliers;
• Enter, coordinate production orders for “inhouse” made Civil products
• Enter, coordinate “equipment rental orders” for Civil equipment
• Provide support and advice to management and staff on procurement and planning matters;
• Obtain quotations for the purchase of goods, works and services to limits authorised by DSI Civil Policy
• Maintenance of stocked inventory to agreed levels.
• Liaise with DSI Civil’s suppliers to ensure the most up-to-date data is available for the supply of goods and services
• Monitor and invoice (consignment) stock at DSI Civil distributor locations
• Identify, control and develop purchasing processes and practices, to ensure DSI Civil obtains the best value for expenditure on goods and services;
• Assists with enquiries for civil products and processes these enquiries according to procedures;
• Review of purchasing arrangements with suppliers including price, delivery, performance and discounts to achieve reduced supply chain costs to DSI Civil

Skills and experience

To be considered for this opportunity you will possess:

• Previous experience in a similar role, in a medium to large established manufacturing/ trading business (3-5 Years)
• Demonstrated strong and effective problem-solving skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy while handling sensitive information and ensuring confidentiality at all times
• The ability to multi task and prioritise effectively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team or autonomously
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs such as Navision or SAP, and Excel / Word

Relevant tertiary qualification and/or extensive experience in procurement and/or administration of contracts will be highly regarded.