Job Title: 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.
NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
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