Purchasing and Planning Manager

Job Title

Purchasing and Planning Manager

Location

Redditch

About Us

Gardner Denver is a leading provider of mission-critical flow control and compression equipment and associated aftermarket parts, consumables, and services, which it sells across multiple attractive end-markets within the industrial, energy and medical industries. Its broad and complete range of compressor, vacuum and blower products and services, along with its application expertise and over 160 years of engineering heritage, allows Gardner Denver to provide differentiated product and service offerings for its customers' specific uses.

Job Summary

As Purchasing and Planning Manager you will oversee the end-to-end flow of raw materials, components, and finished goods. You will manage inventory accuracy, supervise warehouse staff, and collaborate with procurement and production teams to ensure the right supplies are available at the right time to meet production schedules without budget overruns

Responsibilities

• Supplier Control: Lead the buying team to improve on lead times, inventory costs, supplier on time delivery and communication.
• Inventory Control: Lead physical inventory audits, cycle counts, and reconcile variances to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Team Leadership: Train and manage Buyers, Warehouse Staff, Production Planner and Material Handlers.
• Workflow Coordination: Work with production and planning teams to ensure a seamless flow of parts to the factory floor.
• Supplier & Logistics Liaison: Track supplier on-time delivery and assist with receiving and storing shipments.
• Continuous Improvement: Use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to reduce operational costs, streamline storage, and eliminate waste.
• Compliance: Ensure all material handling and storage activities adhere strictly to health, safety, and environmental protocols
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• CIPS / APICS qualification desirable or qualified by experience.
• A degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration.
  
  

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

Fully site based, occasional travel to suppliers/customers

Key Competencies

• System Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software (Preferably SAP).
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyse material metrics, lead times, and safety stock levels.
• Communication: Excellent coordination skills to bridge the gap between purchasing, floor supervisors, and suppliers.
• Problem Solving: Capability to identify supply chain bottlenecks and resolve material discrepancies quickly
  
  

What We Offer

• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays (Option to purchase 5 days after probation period)
• 7% Employer Pension Contribution
• Westfield Health Medial Cash Plan Cover
• Death in Service Benefit of 4 x salary
• Cycle scheme (After probation period)
• Electric Car Scheme (After 1 year employment)
• 10% of salary in shares after 1 year of employment
• Costco Gold Company member, allowing employees to join.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies