Materials Planner

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Materials Planner role for an initial 12 month contract role with a leading multinational Machinery Manufacturing client based in Shrewsbury.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) system parameters and issue component schedules to suppliers.
• Interpret requirements planning demand needs and develop production/supplier firm and planned orders to satisfy master schedule.
• Establish priority of material requirements, schedules and orders to suppliers and the factory.
• Liaise with external suppliers to provide material input information.
• Maintain excellent relationships with suppliers to ensure continuity of materials.
• Manage Supplier Performance and report key metrics, utilising the Material Requirement Collaboration (MRC) Tool.
• Utilise PFEP to control inventory to optimal levels. Accountable for the inventory within his/her control and ensures that adequate steps are taken to maintain continuity of supply.
• 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.
• Support supply chain improvement projects e.g. Electronic Data Interface (EDI), Packaging, Transport.

Requirements

• Clean full driving license will be required
• Previous Supply Chain experience.
• External facing experience with suppliers or customers.
• Effective communication skills and sound judgment and be able to work in a team structure.
• Proven problem solving and analytical skills are important in order to identify needs, analyse potential alternatives and provide suitable solutions.
• MRP systems (i.e. MFG Pro, SAP etc) knowledge.
• MCIPS qualified or working towards.
• Previous Material Planning experience.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply, call Veronica on +44 203 868 9000 or alternatively send an up to date CV to veronica.perez@peglobal.net

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***