Material Planner

Job description

Material Planner – Operations

Would you like to be in a role which will allow you visibility of the full product lifecycle? We currently have a vacancy for a Material Planner at our site in Rochester.

As a Material Planner, you will be responsible for material planning using a Material Resource Planning (MRP) program as part of a Windows based business system to ensure the availability of material for the manufacture of the company's products.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to progress within the growing function.

Your main responsibilities as a Material Planner will involve:

Ensuring work orders are serialised where required

Reviewing, monitoring and clearing job material shortages

Reviewing and processing MRP exception messages

Liaising with Procurement, Inward Goods, Stores and the Shop Floor

Performing the internal organisational transfer of material and manage work order closure

Controlling material issued to vendors and managing batch size/scheduling work orders

Maintaining tracking of work orders through the Shop Floor

Managing rework order release and internal allocation

Monitoring Return To Vendor material (RTV)

Your skills and qualifications as a Material Planner:

Excellent computer skills, including MS Office

Excellent communication, problem solving, organisation and prioritisation skills

Demonstrate a high level of customer focus

Experience in an inventory/scheduling role is highly desirable

Ideally have experience within a manufacturing organisation

Understanding of manufacturing processes would be beneficial

What we're looking for in you:

You must be able to work using your own initiative, with strong attention to detail. You will be collaborative with a flexible approach.

Location: Rochester

Salary: £19 500+

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Electronic Systems

The Electronic Systems (ES) sector spans the commercial and defense electronics markets with a broad portfolio of mission-critical electronic systems, including flight and engine controls; electronic warfare and night vision systems; surveillance and reconnaissance sensors; secure networked communications equipment; geospatial imagery intelligence products and systems; mission management; and power-and energy-management systems. Headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, ES employs approximately 13,000 people globally, with engineering and manufacturing functions primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom.

We pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of. You'll have the opportunity to work from concept to completion, giving you real ownership of projects. Whatever you do, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you're making a difference to people's lives.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.