Material Planner & Expeditor required for our Solihull Site.
We are an employee focused business committed to developing people to ensure that we have the best there is as part of our ever expanding team.
Are you ready to work for one of the largest manufacturers of liquid waste vacuum tankers and jetting equipment in Europe?
Then Join our Whale Family!
We are looking for someone who is able to coordinate the timely supply of materials and components to meet internal production and customer demands.
You would be working in the Purchasing department.
We are looking for someone who has the below knowledge and transferable skills in;
* Forecasting & Inventory Management
Own material scheduling and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with production plans and inventory targets.
* Order Management
Manage the full lifecycle of orders—from placement to delivery acknowledgment—while proactively addressing material shortages to minimize disruption.
* Query Resolution
Respond promptly to queries, including incoming quarantines and invoice issues, ensuring swift resolution and stakeholder satisfaction.
Maintain up-to-date records of supplier lead times, pack sizes, account statuses, and ensure ERP/system data accuracy.
* Shortage Management
Maintain and regularly update the shortage tracker to mitigate operational impact and improve supply continuity.
* General Departmental Support
Support additional departmental responsibilities such as managing clothing, overalls, and MSC (Material Supply Chain) related tasks.
* Ad Hoc Duties
Perform other duties as assigned, in line with the scope and objectives of the department
If this sounds good to you and you feel you have the relevant skills and experience then apply today because not only will you be joining an expanding, enthusiastic and proactive company where no two days are the same, we also have some wonderful benefits on offer.
What are the benefits?
* One off £500 per annum holiday bonus when you take 5 days off in one block
* Bonus scheme based on the performance of the company
* Private medical insurance (BUPA)
* Competitive Company Pension Scheme
* Secure employment with a longstanding supportive business with opportunity for advancement
* Annual pay reviews
* 25 days holiday (plus statutory days) per calendar year – 5 days more than the legal requirement
* Death in service for employees
* Employee assistance programme – offering free wellbeing (mental and physical) and financial advice and support which offers access for you your partner and children under 18 for a Digital GP
* Employee discount scheme including restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more
* Cycle to work scheme
* Full training, equipment and PPE provided
* Long service awards
* Free parking
Full job description is attached at the bottom of this page
The Company
Whale Tankers care about quality across all aspects of our business, it is a word that characterises the company. Our Ravenshaw site, located in Solihull, has been the home of Whale Tankers. The site set in more than 40 acres of land, is a stunning example of how an industrial concern can successfully operate alongside a natural environment. Whale has a truly modern manufacturing facility at Ravenshaw, with all the key processes carried out in-house.
All aspects of the manufacturing process, from technical specification to quality control, all takes place on site.Our “in-house” product philosophy gives Whale the ability to control quality at every stage and ensure that every product is engineered and built to deliver uptime and value throughout its working life.Whale customer promise is one “reliability, service and value for life”, It takes a combination of significant resources and unique culture to deliver that promise – something that Whale Tankers has been delivering over the last five decades.
The Benefits
Health
Holiday
Pension
Bonus
The Values
* Teamwork
Our best work is born out of working collaboratively as a team in order to achieve our goals. We build better when we work together.
Producing a diverse product range, engineered to meet specific customer requirements. We will remain focused on developing our products, processes and people, through partnerships and investments, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of our industry.
* Long Service
The major factor in Whale's success has been the motivation, skill and loyalty of all employees, who on average have been with Whale for 8 and a half years.
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