Material Planner - Supervisor

An automotive component manufacturer with multiple sites across Europe require a Supervisor Material Planner to supervise the daily activities of the Material Planners and provide support to Production Planners. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment and have detailed knowledge of vendor scheduling, supplier recovery and material planning.
Commutable from: Birmingham, Redditch, Coventry, Solihull, Warwick, Stratford upon Avon, Leamington Spa
Salary: £46,000 - £48,000 p.a.
Suitable for: Production Supervisor, Materials Supervisor, Senior Material Planner, Senior Production Planner
The Role
Reporting into the Supply Chain Manager you will have the following duties:
-Ensure the team are working with suppliers to mitigate cost they may charge for changes and cancellations.
-Ensure the team is participating in production planning reviews as required.
-You will set priorities for the team to ensure tasks are completed.
The Person
Educated to degree level in a supply chain or procurement discipline you will have the following experience:
-Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment and detailed knowledge of vendor scheduling, supplier recovery planning and material planning.
-Experience in automotive manufacturing is preferred.
-Knowledge of lean logistics and lean production principles.
To apply for this opportunity please click to apply or contact Greg Kneuss at the Ethero office in Telford for further details.