Celeros Flow Technology, LLC For over 140 years our products have helped ensure the safe, reliable operations of key industries. With a passion for precision and partnership, Celeros Flow Technology continues this heritage of high performance and dependability, providing mission critical, sustainable flow control solutions for our customers around the globe.
Celeros Flow Technology is looking for individuals with a voice and a vision. We embrace change, diversity and promote new ways of looking at old ideas. We seek talented professionals to join our world-class team of innovators in a global, collaborative & multi-cultural environment, where you will be challenged, supported, and inspired to be extraordinary.
General Summary
The Materials Planner will be responsible for planning and managing materials for a specific part families. This role is crucialfor ensuring that materials are available when needed to support producton schedules and ensuring producton order
completon is aligned to the schedule while maintaining optmal inventory levels by liaising with engineering, procurement,
manufacturing engineering and producton schedulers.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities (essential Functions)
Develop and maintain material requirements plans (MRP) for assigned producton cells, ensuring alignment with project schedules and customer demands.
Analyse producton schedules and forecasts to determine material needs and procurement tmelines
Monitor inventory levels, identfying potental shortages or excesses, and recommend actons to optmise stock levels.
Coordinate with procurement and producton teams to ensure tmely delivery of materials, minimising disruptons to operations
Utlise ERP systems to track material usage, forecast needs, and report on inventory performance metrics
Analyse historical data to improve forecastng accuracy and adjust planning parameters as needed
Collaborate with producton, project management, engineering, and quality assurance teams to ensure alignment on material requirements and producton schedules
Partcipate in cross-departmental meetngs to address material-related issues and contribute to problem-solving efforts
Identfy opportunites for process enhancements within the materials planning functon and implement best practces to improve efficiency
Lead initatves aimed at reducing lead tmes, improving inventory turnover, and optmising material flow
Maintain accurate records of material transactons and generate reports for management on inventory status, planning metrics, and any issues encountered
Prepare and present recommendatons for inventory and materials management improvement
Essential Skills
Minimum of 3 years of experience in materials planning, inventory management, or supply chain roles, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
Experience in complex project-based manufacturing is highly desirable
Proven track record of successful producton planning and scheduling
Proficient in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.) and advanced Excel skills
Strong understanding of materials management principles, inventory control, and producton scheduling
ASCM (formally APICS) certficaton (CPIM or CSCP) or equivalent is desirable
KPIs
Manufacturing Start of Work vs Manufacturing Need Date
Material Availability for Work Order Start Date
Work Order Cancellaton Messages
Work Order Pull-In / Push-Out
Work Order Aging
Work Order Schedule Adherence
Excess Inventory
Personal Skills & Competencies
Excellent communicaton and interpersonal skills
Strong analytcal and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work under pressure and manage multple priorites effectvely
Demonstrated capability to manage change
You must have valid right to work in the UK and be able to obtain security clearance to apply for this role.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Opportunities to develop
Bonus
33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
Holiday buy and sell
Pension
Life Cover
Employee Assistance Program
Digital Benefits; Health, Wealth & Lifestyle
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required daily to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, and see (specific close vision abilities are required to perform computer work)
Required occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
Required daily to use hands and fingers and arms to reach (to operate a computer and telephone)
Required occasionally to lift and/or move objects that are light to moderate
Required occasionally to travel (usually by air or road so may be required to sit for extended periods)
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to work with moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, etc.)
Ability to work in an open planned office / individual office
Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods
Ability to sit in a car or on a plane for extended periods
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
CELEROS FLOW TECHNOLOGY VALUES
All Celeros divisions are committed to the effective use of the Celeros Values. It is important that all employees understand and utilize these values when performing the duties of his/her position.
INTEGRITY: We work safely and respect our employees, business partners & environment. We always lead by example.
SPEED: In our mission to bring mission-critical flow control equipment to the world, energy in our actions & urgency.
ACCOUNTABILITY: We stand behind our actions and deliver on our promises.
PARTNERSHIP: We collaborate across our teams & our customers to win together. We rely on each other to deliver the best outcome & celebrate successes.
EXCELLENCE: We are passionate about being the best at engineering, manufacturing & maintaining mission-critical equipment. We seek quality & community improvement in every interaction.
QUALITY
Quality encompasses all aspects of Celeros' business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.
CELEROS Flow Technology is an equal opportunity employer.