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    Material Planning and Logistics Manager - Bedford, United Kingdom - UTAC

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    UTAC Bedford, United Kingdom

    6 days ago

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    Description

    Company Description

    UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, customisable testing solutions, customisable testing systems, vehicle engineering, homologation, regulatory advice & expertise, certification, training, corporate events and classic & sportscars festivals.

    The Group provides services and systems to customers in the various sectors: mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture and defence industries. UTAC operates test centres and laboratories in France (including the official Euro NCAP facility), the UK, USA, Finland, Morocco, and Germany; it has subsidiaries in China, Korea and Japan. UTAC employs around 1300 people across its various locations.

    As a group we share a strong and clear vision to deliver safe and efficient solutions and systems to our customers. We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our people and believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers.

    Our core values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity provide a clear daily guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.

    Job Description

    Managing stores and material control staff to provide accurate and timely flow of material through the material lifecycle, from the identification of a requirement, through procurement, production and to in service support. Ensuring accurate inventory control while supporting a demanding production facility, sequencing and expediting material flow to meet production build operation requirements. A key focus of this role will be to significantly develop, improve and implement Millbrook Special Vehicles' material flow procedures.

    Roles and responsibilities

    • Manage, lead and develop a high performing logistics team dedicated to servicing the material flow requirements of a number of concurrent projects across multiple locations

    • Manage & monitor all procurement actions in support of above in conjunction with purchasing department

    • Develop & track relevant logistics KPIs on a regular basis, conduct analysis and ensure that logistics operations are being undertaken to maximise efficiencies (increase service, decrease costs), while delivering required service standards in line with safety/security requirements.

    • Work closely with Engineering and Operations delivery teams to create/revise material control and consumption processes that support project delivery and output.

    • Using ERP systems, aid in executing the production schedule and other reports with an efficient material flow in line with operational needs and cost objectives so Production requirements and Material Control operations are promptly and accurately supported.

    • Managing transport and the movement of stock and product across multiple locations, including internationally

    • Control and application of Non Conforming Material processes from goods in inspection & production, feedback to and appropriate recovery of costs from suppliers

    • Supplier quality assurance in conjunction with purchasing and project management, assist with managing and controlling all the company's external suppliers:
    o Ensure materials are bought at the most competitive price and delivered on time.
    o Establish strategic relationships with suppliers who are aligned with the company's needs.

    • Administrative functions in support of day to day as well as project specific operations.

    Qualifications

  • Degree qualified or substantial relevant experience

    • Experience

  • Proven material management experience within automotive and engineering manufacturing industries
  • An excellent understanding of stores and manufacturing processes (kitting, goods inwards, dispatch)
  • Excellent working knowledge of ERP & MRP tools, preferably Oracle FUSION
  • Working knowledge of APQP/PPAP

    • Skills

  • Good planning, organisational and administrative skills
  • Strong relationship building skills
  • Familiar with ISO 9001, 22301 & 27001 standards
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Computer literate (Microsoft Excel and Project)

    • Personal Behaviours

  • Able to effectively manage workload and conflicting priorities whilst remaining resilient.
  • Able to drive a culture of accountability and effective leadership of change.
  • Able to lead and inspire a team

    • Essential requirements:

  • SC clearance or ability to achieve this (UK national with residency in the UK for the last 5 years)
  • Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check
  • Full UK driving license
  • Flexibility to travel as and when required

    • Additional Information

    For you, as a potential UTAC SV team member, we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion, energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.

    By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development, as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise.

    Our reward and benefit programmes are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work.

    In the UK this includes ;

  • Life Cover
  • Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme
  • Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity.
  • Healthcare cashback plans
  • Generous holiday benefits
  • Contributory pension schemes
  • Attractive family friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.
  • Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.

    • Learn more about UTAC and what and how we do what we do at for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

    Note to Recruitment Agencies :

    UTAC do not accept speculative applications from agencies for our open positions and any submissions made will not be accepted and no fees will be accepted or paid in respect of speculative CVs received.

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