Would you like to join our leading client who prides themselves on achieving operational excellence? If your answer is “yes,” we have the perfect job opportunity for you just here…
* Do you want to work for one of the world’s most famous car manufacturers driven by a team of highly competent automotive specialists based in South Wales?
* Are you experienced in Materials, Planning and Logistics?
Opportunity
Due to successful project growth, our leading client, a world recognised and respected automotive OEM manufacturer based in South Wales, is actively seeking an experienced Material Planner to join their highly successful team with immediate effect on a 3‑month rolling ongoing contract basis (Inside IR35).
On offer to you is a competitive, albeit negotiable hourly rate, based on relevant experience.
Role
As the Material Planner, your role is to schedule and control the supply of components/materials to meet immediate production requirements and forward production programmes consistent with attaining target stock levels. You will also need to be aware of all factors that affect or may affect availability of use/fitment for all parts controlled.
Your duties and responsibilities will be:
* Assure supply of materials to meet the production schedule and/or minimum safety stock levels.
* Understand and manage risks to the material supply plan to minimise impact on the production schedule.
* Take the lead in coordinating the implementation of modifications with the supply base to minimise obsolete stock and assure material availability.
* Initiate inventory management and stock adjustments when required, to maintain continued accuracy and reliability of stock records.
* Key liaison with the Logistics Provider and Inventory Analysis Team to ensure inventory record accuracy.
* Develop supplier relationships to allow constructive discussions to take place regarding delivery KPI improvements on behalf of the business.
* Lead and coordinate improvement plans with suppliers that are not performing.
* Negotiate with suppliers, and finance for “special transport” to ensure costs are kept to an absolute minimum, whilst maintaining material availability.
* Recover all costs incurred that are incurred as a result of supplier liability.
* Assist the Accounts Department in resolution of quantity/receipt related invoice queries.
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree or HND in a relevant subject, or equivalent experience.
* Experience in Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L), ideally also with automotive industry exposure.
* Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy, work accurately and efficiently, and take resourceful action during periods of considerable pressure.
* Computer literate.
Nice to have
* Automotive components experience is desirable.
* An awareness of a Production System / Lean Manufacturing would be an advantage.
Get in touch now. If you're on the lookout for a new challenge to work with a very famous automotive car manufacturer at the forefront of technology, then apply now or contact Jason Seed via LinkedIn.
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
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