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SalaryMaterials Planner (Mon-Thu 8/4.30, Fri 8/1.30) Office based.
The Material Controller will be responsible for ensuring the effective planning of manufactured and/or purchased material to maximise the effective use of resources and minimise any disruption caused by constraints.
• Ensure component requirements are correct and communicated to suppliers in a timely, professional manner.
• Understand and implement any MRP generated 'messages' and amend supplier schedules accordingly.
• Manage open order books to ensure appropriate order coverage and optimal inventory levels.
• Update and maintain all relevant system requirements pertaining to the role.
• Ensure inventory levels of components under individual control are in alignment with departmental objectives.
• Ensure adequate information interchange and interaction with other Supply Chain and Production areas.
• Ensure all activities undertaken are in line with current policies and procedures.
• Ensure external logistics costs are optimised using normal transportation methods.
• Highlight future supply risks.
• Provide monthly forecast of expected deliveries.
• Proactively resolve invoice queries.
• Continually challenging the traditional planning methods and seeking new simple and effective procedures.
• Identify and remedy excess inventory.
• Carry out such other duties that may be reasonably requested.
