Essential Functions:
Optimize site planning activities through the development and implementation of TOC (Theory of Constraints) / ATD (Adherence to Dispatch). Level loading of production schedules through effective production control / liaising with both customer service and product management teams. Maintain sites ERP system in line with EDI signals from customers data base, including WIP alignment, split orders.
Day to day management of sites inventory, including raw material / WIP / Finished goods control and procurement. Ensuring optimal NWC whilst maintaining sufficient stock coverage across the site.
Host daily production reviews with Operation Team to highlight bottleneck arrears and assist with identify appropriate solutions.
Liaise with Dispatch Team to highlight orders which require expedited shipment methods to avoid customer shortages and line stops.
Establish and maintain effective forecasting models with Subcontractors and suppliers. Daily communication to resolve any issues (logistic/quality/engineering) and coordinate internally to minimize the effect on throughput time. Identify any backlogs or delays and collaborate with suppliers where required to resolve these efficiently. Complete Supplier visits with Supply Chain Manager where required.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
•Assists in achieving sites KPI’s, by practicing established planning procedures and techniques.
•Scheduling and hosting operation daily reviews with Production Supervisors and Management when necessary
•Direct the monthly sales targets, closely working with production, engineering and quality.
•Monitor execution of production plans and factory scheduling via work to list adherence and WIP not moved.
•Arrange site transport as and when required for every department and follow this with ensuring GRN is completed for each delivery/collection.
•Responsible for daily communication with a range of suppliers including Raw Materials
•Ensuring Redditch Supply Chain Team meets the requirements of both internal and external stakeholders.
Other Duties and Responsibilities :
Provide cover for other areas of the supply chain team in periods of absence and holiday. Adapt a hands-on approach when required in busy periods, sometimes working outside the normal working environment.
This role is based on site in Redditch.