Position Title: Prototype Planner Duration: Contract Location: Whitley Duties: All shipping collections for prototype parts are on time using the most cost efficient transport mode Negotiate delivery dates with suppliers to support multiple prototype production builds for all new Client products and battery production Support the Clients ' engineering exporting material to suppliers to supply assemblies in line with the Clients ' prototype build requirements Negotiate production slots with internal Tool Rooms and 3D printing operations within the Client, in line with the prototype build requirements Visit key Client suppliers to review delivery performance and opportunities to establish and improve supplier performance / relationship in line with the Clients ' Customer Love principles Understand and adopt the Clients ' Agile philosophies and raise and overcome obstacles blocking on time supply from the Clients ' supply base Present programme delivery status to senior management in various Client forums Ideally a background in managing a portfolio of suppliers and if it includes prototype requirements that would also be advantageous. Previous knowledge of booking transport is useful but the Client do have a separate transport team that arrange the transport of the finished parts. It is really about a can do attitude, being tenacious and have the confidence to escalate issues to senior levels at suppliers with full support from supervisor. Skills: Ability to work under pressure Negotiation skills Presentation skills Excel / Word / PowerPoint