Supply Chain Planner

Job description

·  Location
Thatcham, Berkshire
·  Salary
£ 30000 - £ 40000 / Year
·  Job type
Permanent
·  Industry
Automotive
·  External Reference
JN-072024-383016
·  Category
Procurement & Supply Chain - Buyer / Puchasing

Job Advertisement: Supply Chain Planner

Company Description:

We are a global market leader in engineered joining technology in the automotive industry. With around 10,000 customers in 100 countries, our products are trusted by industry professionals worldwide.

Position: Supply Chain Planner

Industry: Automotive

Responsibilities:

As a Supply Chain Planner, you will be responsible for managing the inbound and outbound material flow while maintaining optimum inventory levels. Your main duties will include:

·  Analysing MRP schedule requirements and collaborating with suppliers for necessary schedule changes.

·  Ensuring material supply meets production requirements while managing transport costs within financial budgets.

·  Expediting materials when shortages are identified and communicating potential shortages with the operations team.

·  Tracking and monitoring supplier performance, conducting regular performance reviews to drive improvement.

·  Escalating poor supplier performance to the Purchasing team.

·  Reviewing material planning parameters to optimise inventory holding for consistent production.

·  Taking ownership of material planning issues, including over or under delivery, and taking appropriate follow-up actions.

·  Managing inventory risk and implementing contingency plans.

·  Working with the Order Management team to place orders on internal entities worldwide.

·  Collaborating with internal stakeholders to manage any changes to the product or process.

·  Complying with the company QHSE policy and related requirements at all times.

·  Completing any other reasonable requests made by line management.

Skill Requirements:

To excel in this role, you should have the following skills and qualifications:

·  Similar experience in the automotive industry.

·  Computer literacy, including AX skills.

·  Good communication and interpersonal skills.

·  Attention to detail and accuracy in your work.

·  Ability to prioritise and manage your own workload effectively.

Personal Attributes:

We are looking for individuals who possess the following personal attributes:

·  Willingness to work as part of a team.

·  Adaptability and flexibility.

·  Self-motivation and a strong work ethic.

·  Hardworking and tenacious nature.

This is a permanent, full-time position with our esteemed client. If you are seeking an exciting opportunity to contribute to a global market leader in the automotive industry, please apply with your updated resume. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in this position.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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