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Material Planner

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Vale of Glamorgan

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Would you like to join our leading client who prides themselves on achieving operational excellence?
 -Do you want to work for one of the World’s most famous Car manufacturers driven by a team of highly competent automotive specialists based in South Wales?
 -Are you experienced in Materials, Planning and Logistics?
 
 If your answer is “yes,” we have the perfect job opportunity for you just here..
 
 The Opportunity 
 Due to successful project growth, our leading client, a World recognised and respected Automotive OEM Manufacturer based in South Wales, are actively seeking an experienced Material Planner to join their highly successful team with immediate effect on a 3-month rolling on-going Contract basis (Inside IR35).
 
 On offer to you, is a competitive, albeit negotiable hourly rate, based on relevant experience.
 
 The Role 
 As the Material Planner, your role is to schedule and control the supply of components/materials to meet immediate production requirements and forward production programs consistent with attaining target stock levels. You will also need to be aware of all factors that affects or may affect availability of use/fitment for all parts controlled.
 
 Your duties and responsibilities will be
As a Materials Planner, you will assure supply of materials to meet the production schedule and / or minimum safety stock levels.
Understand and manage risks to the material supply plan to minimise impact on the production schedule.
Take the lead in co-ordinating the implementation of modifications with the supply base to minimise obsolete stock and assure material availability.
Initiate inventory management and stock adjustments when required, to maintain continued accuracy and reliability of stock records.  Key liaison with the Logistics Provider and Inventory Analysis Team to ensure inventory record accuracy.
Develop supplier relationships to allow constructive discussions to take place regarding delivery KPI improvements on behalf of the business.  Lead and co-ordinate improvement plans with suppliers that are not performing.
Negotiate with supplier, the finance for “special transport” to ensure costs are kept to an absolute minimum, whilst maintaining material availability.  
Recover all costs incurred that are incurred as a result of supplier liability.
Assist Accounts Department in resolution of quantity/receipt related invoice queriesYou will have the following qualifications & experience
Should ideally be educated with a Degree or HND in a relevant subject, although plenty of relevant experience will be considered.
You will need to be experienced in Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L), ideally also with Automotive industry exposure.
Should have the ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy, together with the ability to work accurately and efficiently, taking resourceful action during periods of considerable pressure.
Computer Literate essential.It’s great if you also have the following
Automotive components experience is desirable.
An awareness of a Production System / Lean Manufacturing would be an advantage.Get in touch now 
 If you're on the lookout for a new challenge to work with a very famous Automotive Car manufacturer, at the forefront of technology, then apply now or contact Jason Seed via LinkedIn. 

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
 
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business

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