Production Planner / Materials Planner - 12 Month FTC

Job Description

A global manufacturing business are currently recruiting for a Production Planner / Materials Planner to join their supply chain function on a 12 Month FTC.Joining a large-scale international manufacturer, this role will be responsible for short-term supply plan to satisfy Master Production Schedule and customer orders to achieve stock targets. To be responsible for production orders from launch to closureand their adequate processing through each work centres to meet the delivery date, quantity, and quality level required within product range.MRP / ERP system experience is essential for this Production Planner / Materials Planner position.Role - Production Planner / Materials PlannerType - 12 Month FTC (Fixed term contract)Salary - Competitive (DOE)Location - Burnley, LancashireKey responsibilities for Production Planner / Materials Planner job role and will not be limited to:

• Define the supply parameters in the ERP item file within their scope of activity which are consistent with stock targets and the industrial strategy
• Participate in the MRP validation process then analyse and process exception messages (increase/decrease, progress, delay, cancel an order etc..) resulting from the MRP
• Confirm and communicate requirements and changes resulting from the MRP to the supplier by confirming any necessary modifications that are to be made
• Issue the schedule agreements or purchase orders in line with ERP recommendations (1st & 2nd tier)
• Obtain acknowledgement from the supplier for any changes or modifications to requirements
• Negotiate dead-lines and quantities with suppliers within the limits of the contract established by purchasing (negotiation of dead-lines / quantities, but not pricing)
• Provide information and visibility necessary to the internal Manufacturing Area (grab list) and suggest solutions in cases of imbalance
• Measure and analyse supplier performance in coordination with the SPM (where applicable)using the defined metrics and provides the required weekly/monthly reports
• Analyse the root cause of metrics not at target level and work with the SPM (where applicable) and external supplier to develop the necessary action/recovery plans
• Oversee the progress of manufacturing on the external suppliers site, manage delivery receipts, follow the flow through to reception of articles, manage administrative disputes and organise supplier returns.
• Organise regular visits to the external suppliers site to hold progress review meetings or to discuss short term performance issues
• Monitor external supplier capacity and provide an early warning to the SPM (where applicable) when problems are foreseen
• Establish and implement actions plans to limit uncertainties and hazards in the short term horizon and work with the external supplier to shorten production cycles within the suppliers manufacturing process
• Analyse the impacts of requests for technical modifications and other changes within their scope of activity and implement the action plans after these requests have been validated
• Manage free issue stock and raw materials with suppliers

Key skills and experience required for Production Planner / Materials Planner role and not be limited to:

• Proven experience as a Production Planner / Scheduler - Material Planner / Scheduler - Manufacturing Planner / Scheduler - Master Production Planner / Scheduler or similar Supply Chain planning role
• Manufacturing background
• MRP / ERP system experience
• Capacity to analyse a complex problem, sum it up and find solutions

To apply for this Production Planner / Production Scheduler / Material Planner / Material Scheduler / Manufacturing Planner / Manufacturing Planner / Manufacturing Scheduler / Master Production Planner / Master Production Scheduler position, candidates mustbe eligible to live and work in the UK.

Keyskills :
InventoryMaterialsProductionPlanning / Scheduling