AddressMaterial Planner
Hethel
Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months
On- site
About the Role:
The role involves providing continuity of supply to the Production line, ensuring 100% parts availability to the published plan, whilst making sure it’s effective and efficient, within the agreed inventory constraints.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Occasionally travelling to visit suppliers off site.
- Scheduling the supply of components and materials, to meet production requirements.
- Assessing the volume requirements against future published production plans and reporting concerns.
- Monitoring and reacting to MRP Messages.
- Liaising with Suppliers to expedite deliveries, to meet the production requirements.
- Taking appropriate action to minimise shortages.
- Following up with suppliers, to ensure continuous improvement initiatives.
- Supporting the Inventory checks and reporting inaccuracies to the Perpetual Inventory Department.
- Supporting Accounts Payable with the resolution of invoice queries, relating to deliveries.
- Being prepared to co-ordinate and lead cross-departmental actions, to support the above objectives.
- Developing strong relationships with suppliers.
- Working with other departments, such as, Production, Internal Logistics, Accounts and Finance, Quality and Engineering.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:
Essential:
- Diploma or equivalent, preferably with CIPS qualification.
- PC Literate, with Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel experience.
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Targets focused and able to work to deadlines.
- Organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Desirable:
- Operational Management Level 3.
About Lotus:
Lotus Cars is based in Hethel, Norfolk, UK, and is the global headquarter for sports car and hypercar manufacturing operations, the Lotus Advanced Performance Centre and the iconic 2.2-mile test track.
Lotus builds world-class high-performance cars, born out of legendary success on the racetrack including 13 FIA Formula 1 world titles and many other championship honours. In July 2021 Lotus unveiled the all-new Lotus Emira, its last petrol-powered sports car and best-of-breed, and in July 2019 it launched the Evija, the world’s first all-electric British hypercar.
The latest new model from Lotus is the Eletre. Unveiled in March 2022, it has the soul of a sports car and the usability of an SUV. It is pure electric and represents a clear vision of the future ambition of the company.
The ongoing transformation of Lotus, from a UK sports car company to a global performance car business and brand, is laid out in the company’s Vision80 strategy. It states what Lotus will be in 2028 when we celebrate our 80th anniversary. We welcome talented, creative, and motivated people to join us on our journey.
We offer you all the advantages of working for a prestigious high-tech automotive company. You will find a purpose-built facility; with all the tools and equipment you need to do an outstanding job. You will benefit from our fast-paced learning environment and our track record in designing and manufacturing thoroughbred sports cars over the last seven decades.
What We Offer You:
In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
- Hybrid working.
- Half day finish on a Friday.
- 6% pension contribution.
- Discretionary annual bonus scheme, based on your contribution and the performance of the company.
- Private Healthcare.
- Group income protection based on length of service.
- Paid time off for medical appointments.
- Family Friendly policies.
- Exclusive Employee discount, wellbeing, and recognition platform #ForUSLOT.
We reserve the right to close this role early if a high volume of applicants is received.
