Job Summary
Responsible for establishing and managing an external supply plan that satisfies the Material Requirements Plan (MRP), direct customer orders and stock policy targets. To test the feasibility of the plan, by performing detailed capacity planning and resolving imbalances.
Implementing and monitoring the plan in accordance with Production Readiness and scheduling, by performing detailed capacity planning and resolving any imbalances, liaising with the internal and external Supply Base to satisfactory resolution. Represents the Supply Chain team in any Integrated Project Teams (IPT) and is the Supply Chain focal in respect of any new product introduction (NPI)
Scope of Responsibilities
- This role is a team member of the External Supply Chain, part of the wider Supply Chain team
- This role is responsible for mentoring new External Material Schedulers in the new starter process and/or career development as applicable
- Accountable for the immediate, short and medium term supply plan in order to meet demands of our overall operational targets and deliveries, managing and reducing risk where applicable
- Responsible for the communication / expediting / planning of material to satisfy production demands, escalating priorities where necessary
Essential Criteria
- An in depth understanding of the workings of an ERP system and demonstrable previous experience of working of an ERP System particularly material scheduling
- Production or material scheduling and inventory management experience in fast paced, high volume industry
- Risk management experience including the reduction and assessment of risks
Job Type
Full-time, Permanent
Salary
£36,000.00 per year
Benefits
Canteen
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking