The Job Summary:
Wrightbus is the fastest growing production company in Europe. We’re looking for a Material planner scheduler to purchase material, always ensuring maximum availability of core stock items.
The Role:
* Responsible for the procurement of materials via ERP System using Bill of material, MRP and purchase order requisitions for bus parts, rejects, re-buys, consumables, and service items.
* Communicate purchase orders effectively to suppliers.
* To schedule and expedite material into the group.
* Report Daily on constraints likely to affect sales backorders.
* Attend and report to Purchasing Meetings on material shortages.
* Work closely with the Commercial Buyers in relation to supplier KPI measurement.
* To facilitate vendor reviews as required.
* Monitor stock levels and maximise First Pick stock rates.
* Liaise with Stores to ensure material is booked in correctly and that supplier quality is monitored.
* Liaise with suppliers on delivery key performance indicators – such as delivery on time, delivery note and invoice queries, etc.
* To help develop, maintain and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures for self and team.
* To report individual performance and set targets for improvement. Also actively contribute to achieving departmental goals and objectives.
* Participate in Stock Take or Cycle Counts if required.
* Any other duties as requested by Senior Management from time to time.
The Requirements:
* 5 GCSE Grades A-C to include Maths and English or equivalent OR
* Proven extensive relevant experience of scheduling high volumes of material to meet demands.
* Computer Literate with experience of spreadsheets and databases.
* Suitable experience in scheduling to a supply programme or dealing with large volumes of data.
* Influencing/persuasive skills
* Problem solving skills
* Good interpersonal skills
* Ability to work under pressure
* Proactive in your role
* Ability to act as a member of a team
* Assertive
* Highly Driven
* Able and willing to work overtime if required
* Current driving license
* Good timekeeping and attendance records.
The Benefits:
* 4% discretionary bonus
* Life Insurance
* Medicash scheme
* Discount with local businesses e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and McAtamney’s.
* Free car parking
* Canteen
* Career progression
* Professional development
* Flexitime
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