My Client, a major manufacturing, engineering company are looking for an experienced Material planner for an initial 6 month contract
The responsibilities of this role include;
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Manage the Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) system parameters and issue component schedules to suppliers,
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Interpret requirements planning demand needs and develop production/supplier firm and planned orders to satisfy master schedule
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Establish priority of material requirements, schedules and orders to suppliers and the factory
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Liaise with external suppliers to provide material input information
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Maintain excellent relationships with suppliers to ensure continuity of materials
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Manage Supplier Performance and report key metrics, utilising the Material Requirement
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Collaboration (MRC) Tool
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Utilise PFEP to control inventory to optimal levels. Accountable for the inventory within his/her
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Control and ensures that adequate steps are taken to maintain continuity of supply.
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Responsible for achieving objectives and business goals such as those related to inventory turns, external supply order delivery performance, obsolete and surplus material disposition, lot sizes, etc.
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Support supply chain improvement projects e.g. Electronic Data Interface (EDI), Packaging, Transport
Qualifications - Internal
Skills & Experience you will have;
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Previous Supply Chain experience
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External facing experience with suppliers or customers Effective communication skills and sound judgement and be able to work in a team structure
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Proven problem solving and analytical skills are important in order to identify needs, analyse
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potential alternatives and provide suitable solutions
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Skills & Experience you may have;
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MRP systems (i.e. MFG Pro, SAP etc) knowledge* MCIPS qualified or working towards
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Previous Material Planning experience