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Working closely with suppliers, mills, hauliers and internal stakeholders, you will coordinate the planning, purchasing and movement of raw materials, ensuring continuity of supply, cost-effective operations and accurate contract management. You will play a key role in responding to changing operational requirements, resolving supply issues and maintaining strong relationships across the supply chain.\nYour Responsibilities\nLogistics & Planning\nEnsure continuity of supply and quality of designated raw materials at the best possible cost, making any necessary adjustments to delivery schedules to meet mill demand.\nManage raw material supply contracts effectively, ensuring compliance with contract validity periods, rent due dates and geographical location requirements.\nAnticipate and resolve short-term supply issues in the most cost-effective manner, escalating to the Raw Material Manager and Formulator where appropriate.\nMonitor and track raw material orders to ensure deliveries arrive at mills on time and in line with operational requirements.\nProcess purchase requisitions raised by Mill Planners into purchase orders where required, using relevant contracts and information records.\nBuild and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and Mill Planners, identifying opportunities to improve operational practices and minimise unnecessary costs.\nStorage & Haulage\nMonitor and control storage and rental costs, ensuring these are kept to a minimum.\nLiaise with storekeepers to ensure the effective storage and collection of raw materials and resolve routine operational queries.\nMaintain effective relationships with third-party haulage providers, promoting high standards of cleanliness, traceability and service.\nEnsure haulage and storage activities are carried out in accordance with the TASCC Code of Practice.\nSupport supplier, haulier and storage audits as required.\nContract Administration\nEnsure contracts are extended, amended or closed in a timely manner to maintain the accuracy and integrity of contract records.\nManage quality-related claims for nominated raw materials where delivered quality falls below contractual specifications.\nInvestigate and resolve contract-related queries in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.\nGeneral\nProvide support and cover for colleagues within the Raw Material Logistics team during periods of absence.\nContribute to continuous improvement activities and support the wider objectives of the team.\nUndertake any other duties reasonably required and commensurate with the role.\nAbout You\nTo be successful in this role, you will be a highly organised planner with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. 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