Materials Planner
Stafford (ST16) – based full time on site
Initial 12 month contract – potential to extend for the right person!
37 hours a week with a lunchtime finish on a Friday: Mon – Thurs 8am - 4.30pm, Fri – 8am - 1pm
Up to £22.05 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £29.93 - depending on experience
Do you have supply chain experience within a Manufacturing Company? Are you used to liaising with Suppliers, or being a Supplier? Are you hoping to find an exciting new challenge, in a fast-moving environment, within a globally renowned Fortune 100 company?
We’re looking for a Materials Planner to join our client’s busy global Supply Chain Team in Stafford. This is an initial 12 month contract which has the potential to extend for the right person! If you’ve a strong eye for detail, and are an excellent communicator who is keen to learn, this could be the opportunity you’re looking for…
What will the Materials Planner do?
Coordinate required materials and parts with global suppliers
Liaise with suppliers to ensure their schedules meet the facilities requirements
Ensure deliveries take place as planned
Check forecast accuracy and update plans/schedules as required
Assignment may require up to 5% travel to UK suppliers (very local, no more than circa 2 hours travel)
What skills and experience will the Materials Planner need?
Essential:
Previous supply chain experience within a Manufacturing Company. Tracking deep sea shipments / Freight Forwarding / Customs or Imports experience would be advantageous
Understand principles of Material Planning is essential.
Previous experience working with suppliers; able to speak with suppliers + build relationships quickly
Competent PC user
Must be comfortable with using MRPs and learning different programs
Excellent attention to detail and an analytical thought process - analysis of data is key
Excellent communicator – you will need to build rapport & relationships with suppliers and colleagues
Ability to provide exceptional customer service with a proactive approach and good time management
Desirable:
Knowledge and/or experience in material control, purchasing, parts distribution, inventory control, manufacturing engineering, operations and transportation or logistics
We are unable to assist with any visa sponsorship for this assignment.
To apply, please submit a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.
The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates