Material Planning Analyst
12 Months
Peterlee, UK
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Uses MRP and supplier collaboration technologies to collaborate with suppliers and operations to plan delivery of material for production and regulate inventory levels.
- Ensures the timely delivery of materials to the facility, collaborating with suppliers to coordinate delivery and shipping schedules to meet facility production plans.
- Actively collaborates with suppliers to resolve supplier delivery issues and improve point of use availability, identifying and applying root cause corrections actions where necessary.
- Supports supply chain performance efforts by monitoring and tracking supplier performance metrics.
- Delivers improvements in point of use material availability
- Provides clear accurate communication, both verbal and written as appropriate, with all partners both internally and externally.
Skills, experience & qualifications you will have;
* An understanding of Lean Manufacturing.
* Strong material planning background
* Familiar with material planning systems and concepts
* Proven ability to schedule and expedite parts
* Self-motivated and able to operate within a team environment
* Strong communication skills
* Good numerical skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Good attention to detail
* Well organised and able to work to production deadlines
* Computer literate (in particular Excel)
* Understanding of company policies and procedures
Skills, experience & qualifications you may have;
* APICS or other Supply Chain qualification advantageous
* College or university degree, or equivalent, preferably in Supply Chain and/or Logistics Management
* Knowledge and understanding of 6 Sigma project management principles