Material Planner - Connah's Quay, United Kingdom - Acorn Recruitment Limited

Acorn Recruitment Limited

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Connah's Quay, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are currently on the search for a experienced Material Planner for our Client based in the Town of Deeside to manage inventories and ensure that material resources are consistent with production schedules.

Applicants to this role will require experience of working in a busy purchasing/materials department, and will be educated to degree level or have an equivalent qualification.

Role:
Material Planner

Pay:
£25,000 - £28,000 per year

Hours: 8-hour shifts, with weekend availability

Contract type:
Full-time, permanent

Benefits:
Life insurance and On-site parking

Experience required:

Previous experience in the Engineering/ Fabrication industry required
Experience of working in a busy purchasing/ materials department

What will you be doing?

Ensuring the consistent and adequate supply of materials necessary for production
Tracking production volume and monitoring customer demand patterns and purchasing trends
Achieve any stock reduction programmes and maintain agreed stock levels for all raw material inventories
Coordinating with other departments regarding production goals, timelines, supplier payments, etc.
Liaising with various internal departments, suppliers, and distributors
Ensuring materials meet specifications, quality standards, and are costefficient
Assigning the material to production rolling
Managing inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations
Develop and control stock management and production planning systems
Planning of incoming raw material and bought in parts from suppliers to meet production plan
Responsible for supplier contact in relation to order management and forecasting
Establish supplier KPIs and monitor performance against these measures
Continual review of stock levels versus business requirements
Strong focus on process implementation

This list is not exhaustive and other duties may be required that are within the capabilities of the post holder.

Skills that will help you in the role:

Educated to degree level or equivalent preferred
Experience of working in a busy purchasing/materials department
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong organisational and time management skills
The ability to remain professional and maintain a calm demeanour under pressure
Good negotiation skills and the ability to deal with all levels of personnel within external supplier organisations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and material management systems
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
Good team player, willing to make a positive contribution towards departmental as well as individual targets

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