Purchasing Administrator (Swedish, Danish, Norwegian language required)

At the moment we have a great opportunity for someone to join us as our new Purchasing Administrator; a role with a lot of scopes to grow and develop across both purchasing/buying as well as forecasting. This role reports to the Founder.

The responsibilities in this role include:

• Day-to-day purchasing and supply chain tasks with a focus on incoming goods and supplier relations.
• Assist with forecasting and demand planning for seasonal and all-year ranges.
• Place required orders in a timely manner to meet forecasted sales levels.
• Monitor product pricing and commercial details and escalate as needed.
• Assist with all supplier communications to make sure our range, price and production news is up to date.
• Pre-empt supplier issues and help plan contingencies to minimise disruption.
• Assist with non-stock product management.
• Assist import and export procedures and paperwork together with Logistics Administrator, including liaison with customs agents, transport companies and consultants.

The person we’re looking for:

• Some experience in a similar role (FMCG short shelf-life goods a plus).
• Educated to degree level
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills with a flair for Excel.
• Logic and problem-solving skills but able to think outside the box, too.
• A team player who brings the best to the table for the greater good of the team and business.
• A multi-tasker with excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit and drive: we love people who have plans and see opportunities.
• Knowledge of a Scandinavian language is essential (conversation level, reading)
• We use NetSuite, so any experience here or with systems such as SAP is a bonus.

Scope to progress: Huge scope for the right person to grow this role.

To apply for this role, email your CV and cover letter (stating why this job is perfect for you) to bronte@scandikitchen.co.uk.

Please note we are unable to sponsor visas, so you need to have an SS, Pre-SS, UK/Irish passport or another form of pre-issued working visa. This job is office-based NW10 7QQ (Park Royal, North West London) due to the nature of the role working closely with the Logistics Assistant and our physical Warehouse team.