Location
West Bromwich
Delta Point
Greets Green Road
West Bromwich, WEM B709PL, GBR
Who we’re looking for
Atkore UK are seeking a Supply Planner to be responsible for ensuring that the right products are available at the right time in the right quantities, to meet customer demand while maintaining efficient inventory levels and controlling costs. The role is critical in balancing customer service, inventory performance, and cost efficiencies through effective planning and management of material and product flows.
What you will do
* Serve as a primary point of contact and liaison with sales, logistics, purchasing and manufacturing departments.
* Collaborate with these departments to establish schedules and plans that allocate available resources to best serve client or customer needs.
* Compare current and anticipated orders with available inventory of raw materials; use judgment to anticipate demand for and acquire additional supplies as needed.
* Integrate sales orders with the master schedule; coordinate availability of raw materials, supplies, equipment and staff as needed to meet delivery dates.
* Maintain master distribution schedule for the assigned facility; revise as needed and alert appropriate staff of schedule changes or delays.
* Manage forecasting meetings with sales, operations and project team, and other related departments.
* Create and maintain daily production schedules.
* Ensure that all relevant staff/project members receive the production schedule.
* Review production team outputs to ensure that deadlines are met.
* Align with Quality coordinator to check the quality of products to ensure they meet client expectations.
* Ensure that the quantity and specifications of products are correct.
* Record and communicate production progress and weekly project updates.
* Develop balance between existing and future client demand needs with manufacturing and vendors to ensure completion of client requirements.
* Prepare reports required to facilitate and suggest actions to assure optimal execution of supply chain.
* Identify and recommend feasible solutions to plan operational issues.
* Ensure to maintain desired inventory levels.
What you bring
* Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field.
* Minimum of 5 years of experience within supply chain planning, inventory management or a related role.
* Excellent communication and people skills.
* Excellent organisational skills and diligence.
* Thorough understanding of the business and supply chain.
* Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
* Extremely proficient with production planning systems, such as MRP.
Hours of Work
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm & Friday 8:30am – 4pm
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave
* Festive shutdown at Christmas
* Service and recognition awards
* Training and development opportunities
* Company Pension
* Life Assurance 4x salary
* Discounted Gym Membership
* Enhanced family friendly policies
* Free annual flu vaccination vouchers
* Employee assistance programme
* Cash health plan
* Free home cyber security training
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free onsite parking
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