The Company
Our client is a market leading manufacturing company. To cover maternity, they are now looking to recruit a Materials Planner.
The Role
1. As a Material Planner, you will play an integral part in ensuring all key components are available to support the agreed weekly/monthly production plan and support the business achieving its key measurables.
2. You will also play a fundamental role in the management of all materials related to production on site.
3. Raising and issuing of purchase orders from purchase requests.
4. Chasing suppliers for delivery confirmations and updating internal systems accordingly.
5. Purchase of goods, materials and services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.
6. Liaise with suppliers to maintain standard data such as lead time.
7. Manage and monitor overdue orders, communicating supply risks accordingly.
8. Ensure that all standard work routines are correctly followed.
9. Ensuring weekly production plans are on track and clear awareness of any impact on inventory.