{"id":3337,"date":"2026-10-30T14:42:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T14:42:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/?job_listing=planning-purchasing-assistant"},"modified":"2026-10-30T14:42:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T14:42:14","slug":"planning-purchasing-assistant","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/?job_listing=planning-purchasing-assistant","title":{"rendered":"Planning &amp; Purchasing Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\">As a <strong>Planning &amp; Purchasing Administrator,&nbsp;<\/strong>you&rsquo;ll be the reliable pair of hands that keeps customer orders moving smoothly from schedule to dispatch.<br \/> You&rsquo;ll work closely with purchasing and logistics colleagues in a <strong>manufacturing<\/strong> business in Salisbury, and your accuracy will help them deliver on every promise they make.<br \/> This is a settled, supportive role where your organisation and consistency are genuinely valued.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>As a Planning &amp; Purchasing Administrator, you will benefit from:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>A stable, long-term role within an established <strong>manufacturing<\/strong> business<\/li>\n<li>Supportive management from an experienced Purchasing Manager who will help you settle in<\/li>\n<li>Clear processes and well-defined responsibilities, so you always know what&rsquo;s expected<\/li>\n<li>Experience across both planning and purchasing, broadening your supply chain skills<\/li>\n<li>A friendly operations department where colleagues rely on and support each other<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>As a Planning &amp; Purchasing Administrator, your responsibilities will include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>Processing and maintaining customer schedules and orders on the MRP system, including via EDI and customer portals<\/li>\n<li>Raising works orders in line with customer requirements and issuing them to team leaders and stores<\/li>\n<li>Generating purchase orders and supporting the Purchasing Manager with day-to-day expediting<\/li>\n<li>Liaising with customers and suppliers by phone, email and online portals on order status<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring overdue purchase orders and keeping logistics informed of any unscheduled dispatches<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining accurate records and supporting other departments with information when needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>As a Planning &amp; Purchasing Administrator, your experience will include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>A background in production planning, purchasing, order processing or supply chain administration<\/li>\n<li>Experience within a <strong>manufacturing<\/strong> or <strong>engineering<\/strong> environment<\/li>\n<li>Confidence using MRP or ERP systems, with EDI experience an advantage<\/li>\n<li>A strong eye for detail and accuracy when handling data<\/li>\n<li>Good communication skills and the ability to build steady relationships with customers and suppliers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you&rsquo;re looking for a <strong>Planning &amp; Purchasing Administrator<\/strong> role where your reliability makes a real difference every day, this could be the next step for you. 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