Artis recruitment has been engaged by a leading Leisure automotive manufacturer based in the Bristol area to support their search for a new Material Planner.
If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
The Material Controller role focuses on ensuring the on-time, in-full delivery of parts to production lines, reducing obsolescence through effective order and stock control, and driving cost savings by managing key projects that benefit the business.
About the role
* Manage material flow through MRP system to ensure material and components are readily available to meet production plans
* Effective management of suppliers through a set of agreed KPI’s, develop relationships and work with suppliers to reach successful outcomes, minimising working capital where possible
* Effective stock control measure in line with lean principles
* Co-ordinate with Production teams on a daily basis to ensure requirements can be met
* Monitor, review and update plans on a regular basis, mitigating risk to supply, ensure changes are communicated clearly
Your experience
* Proven track record of managing material/ stock within a manufacturing environment
* Demonstrable track record of managing suppliers, understanding of the risks and opportunities associated
* Pro-active approach to planning, seek out potential problems and escalate appropriately
* Ability to work autonomously in fast paced environment
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
* Ability to develop and influence external and internal relationships
If you want to be part of a fantastic high performing planning team, please do not hesitate to apply.