An opportunity has arisen for an Supply Chain Practitioner to join the team with our prestigious client at their site in Burnley
Job Description
Main Activities
1. Define the supply parameters in the ERP item file within their scope of activity which are consistent with stock targets and the industrial strategy
2. Participate in the MRP validation process then analyse and process exception messages (increase/decrease, progress, delay, cancel an order etc..) resulting from the MRP
3. Confirm and communicate requirements and changes resulting from the MRP to the supplier by confirming any necessary modifications that are to be made
4. Issue the schedule agreements or purchase orders in line with ERP recommendations (1st & 2nd tier)
5. Obtain acknowledgement from the supplier for any changes or modifications to requirements
6. Negotiate dead-lines and quantities with suppliers within the limits of the contract established by purchasing (negotiation of dead-lines / quantities, but not pricing)
7. Provide information and visibility necessary to the internal Manufacturing Area (grab list) and suggest solutions in cases of imbalance
8. Monitor and analyse the impacts of manufacturing defects in terms of yield and if necessary reschedule requirements to ensure commitments can be met, work with the internal scheduler to ensure yield is factored into future planni...