Material Planner

Material Planner

About Textron Specialized Vehicles

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under several different brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

Opportunity

Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd, based in Ipswich, Suffolk, are seeking a Material Planner to join the Company.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Release purchase orders and follow-up order acknowledgement;
• Perform a sanity check on the MRP and ensure that the suppliers receive a weekly updated schedule;
• Ensure continuity of production and on time delivery of materials from the suppliers;
• Implement follow up actions in relation to material shortages and escalate / interface with Purchasing if required;
• Maintain the systems to ensure correct parameters are maintained and the MRP is effective;
• Ensure the system is updated from the Plan for Every Part (PFEP);
• Assess volume requirements versus planning assumptions;
• Monitor the integrity of the Bill of Materials (BOM) and manage inventory accuracy;
• Compare inventory levels against agreed target levels;
• Present Tactical procurement KPI’s & implement Corrective action plan;
• Ensure material management is aligned to new product introduction.

Education/Skills/Experience Required:

• Previous ERP (Oracle or SAP), MRP experience essential, gained in a manufacturing environment;
• MS Office Skills essential;
• Clear written and verbal communications with an ability to summarise and communicate results;
• Ability to analyse, compile necessary data and present recommendations to management;
• Excellent customer service and organisation skills;
• Ability to prioritise and achieve deadlines;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining effective communications;
• Must possess the ability to interface effectively with other functional areas of the Company as well as a worldwide supplier portfolio;
• Effective time management skills;
• Ability to work well under pressure;
• A team player.