AddressAre you ready to be part of something bigger? At Lite n' Easy, we're not just about meals; we're about transforming lives through better eating habits. We make it effortless for Aussies to embrace healthier choices, whether they're on a weight loss journey or simply aiming to maintain a balanced lifestyle. As a team, we pour our passion into crafting meals that are not only nutritious but also bursting with flavour.
What's in it for you?
Supportive Environment: Work alongside passionate individuals in our Banyo, Brisbane office.
Benefits: Enjoy perks like secure onsite parking, product discounts, and access to our free onsite gym.
Meaningful Work: Help provide delicious, healthy meals to time-strapped individuals and those dedicated to wellness.
The Role:
The Purchasing Assistant is responsible for ensuring the materials for manufacturing demands are sourced, ordered and available at the required times. You will be an organised individual who is a natural problem solver, has exceptional Excel skills and has the ability to adapt within a fluid environment.
- liaising with the Inventory Controller and utilising stock data to determine requirements for the manufacturing departments on a daily schedule.
- create requirement purchase plan that ensures a smooth flow of materials, taking the supplier lead times into account.
- build and maintain robust relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
- working with the Technical / Quality team to implement improvements throughout the purchasing & supply chain processes
- produce accurate and timely paperwork flow with a sound attention to detail
- utilising and maintaining excel documents for ordering /planning purposes
- ensuring invoices and delivery documents are accurately attached and providing accurate reports for Accounts Payable
- promptly report any supplier-related issues to the procurement team and offer constructive feedback as needed
About you:
- proven experience in a similar role
- strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 and associated programs
- intermediate or advanced knowledge in excel is critical
- willing to learn and operate software to improve the business.
- knowledge of purchasing processes with an ability to understand critical financial metrics.
- understanding of purchasing and inventory control principles
- solid numerical skills and recognising number patterns and connections.
- high attention to detail and can demonstrate ability to learn new processes quickly
- capable of working in a high-pressure environment
- ability to be adaptable and respond quickly to changing needs in a demanding environment
- strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
Join Our Team!
If you're an Australian Citizen or Resident with a passion for purchasing, customer service and a drive to make a positive impact within an FMCG Food Manufacturing industry, we want to hear from you! Take the first step toward a rewarding career with Lite n' Easy and click APPLY NOW.
