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About the Role

About Border

At Border, we are a family run business who, since 1984, have been making Beautifully Crafted Biscuits. We are a leading supplier of premium biscuits based in Scotland, and we produce the number one chocolate ginger biscuit in the UK. Our amazing biscuits are produced for many major supermarkets, retailers and businesses not only in the UK, but internationally.

We believe that biscuits are one of life’s little pleasures…and are our greatest passion. We believe biscuits should benothing short of exceptional and we are proud to make ours just that.

In our Lanark factory, we have a team of approx. 180 people who have a passion for achieving outstanding quality, whether they are sourcing ingredients, weighing, mixing, baking or packing.

Pride and the desire to make something good are essential ingredients in everything we do but we also know that a truly excellent company should strive to be a force for the benefit of our society and planet. We believe that our biscuits are a Recipe for Good and we donate10% of our profits to good causes in our local community every year.

How to Apply

Contact us at careers@border.co.uk

Key Role Requirements

• Management of the MRP System, including placing purchase orders, contract call offs and consumables
• Act as a first point of contact for suppliers, updating or adjusting scheduled deliveries where required
• Support in the continuous improvement of Inventory Management processes and required investigations
• Report on gathered data to continually assess and highlight new or changing demands
• Maintain comprehensive records of all material transactions and supplier communications
• Communicate effectively to ensure timely delivery of materials in accordance with production schedules.

Work proactively to prevent delays in material delivery and address any supply chain disruptions promptly

Key Skill Requirements

• Experience of working in a similar role within a FMCG/Manufacturing environment.
• A good understanding and working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Excellent numeracy, analytical & problem-solving skills
• Ability to priorities tasks and manage time effectively
• Strong & confident communicator
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Passion for continuous improvement

At Border Biscuits, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection stages.