Job description
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding role? Do you have a passion for the fast-paced world of material planning? If so, this role is for you.
We are recruiting for a Material Planner to join a household company based in Blackpool. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career.
Key Responsibilities
* Reporting to the Site Lead, this is a key role within the Planning & Materials team.
* Ensuring that there are always sufficient stock available to meet production plans to achieve this service level
* Balancing the needs of our warehousing in not over stocking therefore reducing obsolescence and excess storage costs.
* Customer Service level target of 98.6%.
* Ownership of internal planning tool BPPS (Excel)
* Cross functional working between Customer Service, Demand Planner's and other internal functions along with direct Customer Communication as and when required.
* Holding correct Finished Goods stocks.
* Reacting to short notice plan amendments and Communicates changes effectively
Experience Required
* Knowledge of MRP and SAP systems would be highly advantageous
* Experience of working within a Logistics or Order Management Progression role
* Experience of working directly with customers would be desirable.
* Strong Microsoft Office skills
* Strong communication skills