Supply Chain Materials Scheduler

Are you an experienced Supply Chain Materials Scheduler with either a Purchasing or Supply Chain qualification? Excellent operational knowledge of SAP, D Soft and ERP systems? Looking for a new hands on role?

Major Recruitment are working in partnership with Polytec, a leading automotive manufacturer, to recruit a Supply Chain Materials Schedulerto play a key role in the Supply Chain department at their site based in Telford.

As a Supply Chain Materials Scheduler, you will be responsible for maintaining supplier schedules & processing requisitions where required. Using SAP or other data to maintain stock to an agreed level. Expediting shortages or escalating supplier issues to the purchasing team where appropriate. Transacting import/export documentation where required.

Key Responsibilities of a Supply Chain Materials Scheduler:

• Receipt and action internal planning and forecast data.
• Scheduling raw materials for production use.
• General consumable purchase, including maintaining stock levels and usage reporting.
• To liaise with other members of the Planning, Logistics and Operations to help formulate and a weekly production plan for all production areas, considering all material availability, capacity, constraints and stock holdings.
• To be always aware of general production and technical constraints.
• To maintain accurate SAP records for all schedule requirements.
• To promote & improve the usage of the SAP System wherever applicable.
• To monitor specific raw material and bought out part levels against customer requirements and predetermined inventory policies, with the aim of keeping the overall stock value to a minimum, but at the same time, ensuring sufficient stock is always available to meet all production demands.
• To maintain an accurate, logical, and comprehensive filing system for all correspondence and additional data.
• To be aware of all other activities currently being progressed within the department and to be in a position to cover the responsibilities of your colleagues in their absence if required.

Skills required to be a successful Supply Chain Materials Scheduler:

• A Supply Chain or Purchasing qualification (CIPS, SC)
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role
• Excellent operational knowledge of ERP systems - detailed SAP material control experience advantageous
• Experience in complex commodities and MRP input for planning production of materials.
• Excellent commercial and financial awareness
• Automotive sector desirable but willing to review candidates with a Manufacturing or Plastics background.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office including advanced excel skills.
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Able to work flexibly for the needs of the business.

What's in it for you?

• A highly competitive salary
• Employee Assistance Programme which can offer independent confidential advice on a number of areas including:
• Financial Wellbeing
• Mental Wellbeing
• Physical Wellbeing

• Life Assurance Cover
• Salary Exchange savings linked to colleague pension scheme contributions
• Pension
• Buy and Sell Annual Leave
• Corporate Discount Portal
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• 25 Days Holidays plus 8 bank holidays
• Free Car Parking

Major Recruitment are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment, or contract you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straight forward.

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