Supply Chain Planner
Redruth, England
Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Supply Chain Planner on a temporary basis for a company based in Redruth.
Working hours will be (phone number removed)
Key responsibilities
Responsible for planning the supply chain for a portfolio of products, managing the production plan around the availability of materials and capacity to achieve the on-time delivery to target
Manage the production plan for a portfolio of products to achieve optimum cost/service with a particular emphasis on delivery.
Support cost reduction or other CI activities as required.
Provide timely and accurate reporting on matters relating to their portfolio of products in liaison with the Customer, PALL sales and the internal supply chain/purchasing.
Maintain absolute compliance to policies and procedures applicable to the role
Manage the level of inventory for their area to achieve best possible stock turns whilst maintaining high delivery performance
Manage changes in response to Engineering/Design requirements including New Product Introduction
The role requires an ability to work within an established team, and participate in other sourcing/supply chain exercises that may arise.
Responsible for monitoring and evaluating performance, and aligning corrective actions as required
Maintain a relationship with key customers supporting sales as required.
Take strategic responsibility for managing the supply chain in response to global changes in demand
Support the Material's Management function in identifying root cause of supply chain failures and designing effective countermeasures to prevent re occurrenceQualifications & experience
Educated to 'A' level, or equivalent or qualified by experience
Membership of relevant professional body
Excellent planning skills required, based upon a solid professional ethical foundation
Supporting new business proposals / opportunities with supplier technological inputs / information
Has a solid understanding of Material Planning Requirements (MPR) systems
Possesses excellent computer skills including MS Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint
Strong analytical skills to support / drive business decisions and performance
A self-motivated, dynamic, systems thinking professional with the ability to organise and plan to deliver the required business goals and objectives
Must be able to professionally interact with internal and external contacts at all levels.
Ability to facilitate and effectively hold meetings and training sessions as requiredInterested? Apply online today