ESMU Planner Location: Cheltenham, UK Benefits: (UK only) 27 days holiday plus Wellbeing day, Private Medical Insurance, Bonus scheme, Share scheme, Enhanced pension plan, Life assurance, On-site gym, Free on-site parking, Salary sacrifice schemes for Technology and Electric Vehicles. Role Overview: To create, review and manage the production plans within the Engineered Systems Manufacturing Unit (ESMU), working with the production teams to supply all demand in line with the customer requirements. To support the production plan with management and optimisation of key suppliers to target 100% stock availability of purchased items while minimising stock levels. Your objectives and responsibilities will focus on: Fully understand, review and action MRP Messages having analysed the data to ensure correct messages are being created (understanding that the messages make multiple assumptions).Where there are variances ensure the source is corrected if in your area of responsibility or raised to the correct area. Managing the IC Levels, Demand Messages, Master Data and key KPI’s for relevant components and finished product stock within the ESMU product portfolio and ensure stocks are maintained. Fully understand, review and action MRP messages based on an appropriate degree of analysis of the supply and demand situation. To manage the release of sales order demand with the aim of balancing customer requirements with production capabilities and maximising customer service metrics. Review items as part of the regular Inventory modelling (IQM) process and be able to interpret and recommend the ideal inventory settings and key opportunities to optimize the inventory level e.g. batch size adjustment, lead-time reduction Manage all product sales lead-times aiming to maintain on time to customer requested dates while maintaining the ability to deliver product on time to commitment. Review the supply of component parts daily, progressing any key shortages and seeking all possible resolutions which includes, but is not restricted to, suggesting alternative products, adjusting production priorities and identifying substitute components. Creation and management of the welding production plans for ESMU Welding Team and close cooperation with production teams to meet the required deadlines, ensuring the plan is correctly prioritized and any issues are promptly resolved. Ensure all Purchased Orders are placed within lead time, manage the order acknowledgements and ensure Suppliers are meeting their commitments. Work with Strategic Purchasing to support and highlight concerns and best, including delivery performance and supplier collaboration. Manage Invoice queries to ensure all invoices can be paid on time. Deliver planned performance levels in accordance with agreed departmental key performance indicators (KPI). Active involvement to resolve internal and external issues to ensure quality, compliant product is delivered in line with customer service metrics. To be successful in this role you will demonstrate… Company Core Values at all times Relevant Planning experience in a production environment Experience with MRP Tools & processes An understanding of project management Strong Mathematical ability High level of proficiency in MS Excel and Power BI Understanding of Supply Chain Principles Experience of MRP / ERP Systems Inventory Management Excellent interpersonal skills – able to build constructive and positive relationships across the business at all levels. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Personal resilience, ability to perform whilst under pressure – work to deadlines and managing conflicting priorities. Influencing and persuading. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and consistently delivers work with a high degree of accuracy. Proactive and delivery focused. Strong computer literacy inc. MS Office. Analytical/methodical problem solver. The Steam Thermal Solutions business is one of three businesses within Spirax Group. Spirax Sarco and Gestra, are our two brands that form Steam Thermal Solutions and are global leaders in the supply of engineered solutions for the design, provision and maintenance of efficient industrial and commercial steam systems. Steam Thermal Solutions has global coverage across 67 operating units (called OpCos), organised into four Divisions: EMEA, APAC, Americas, Gestra. Spirax Group is a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies. Our Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 165 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones! Our Purpose, supported by our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included. Benefits You will receive a competitive salary (and a discretionary bonus), flexible working and excellent benefits including 27 days holiday allowance (before bank holidays), 3 days’ paid volunteering leave, comprehensive private healthcare, enhanced pension plan, life assurance, optional participation in a Share Ownership Plan, free onsite parking, flexible benefits, and access to a personal discounts’ portal. We also offer a range of additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan, detailed below. Everyone is Included at Spirax Group We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone’s contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique. We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working. We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments. These include gender-neutral parental leave, 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave, paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse, menopause-friendly workplace principles and more. Learn more at https://www.spiraxgroup.com/en/life-at-spirax/our-inclusive-group/our-inclusion-commitments. We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. 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