Assistant Planning Manager - Rugby, United Kingdom - Jacob Thomas Associates Ltd

Jacob Thomas Associates Ltd

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Rugby, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Title;Assistant Planning Manager

Salary;£30,000 per annum

Shift;Monday to Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm, Friday 8:30am-3:15pm

Location;Rugby, Warwickshire

The Assistant Planning Manager Role;

Point of escalation for any stock availability issues to our central warehouse
Oversee the ordering of stock
Oversee maintenance of stock levels from departments and external suppliers to meet customer demand
Able to liaise with different departments with your fantastic communication skills and distribute reports as and when needed
Assist and support the Planning Manager with communications to the wider organisation and customers
Filter all calls and mails for actioning based on priority and distribute accordingly
Aid the Planning Manager and planning team to improve overall operational performance & customer satisfaction
Utilise all forms of communication platforms when communicating
Support and promote business improvements and drive efficiency with AN techniques
Assist the Planning Manager in assessing, updating and maintaining standard operating procedures and ensure adherence to them
Support the Planning Manager in designing and developing key focus for each area of responsibility
Prepare and develop management information regarding all activities within the Planning department as required
Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance
Liaise and communicate with other departments, customers, suppliers and other service providers
Support Planning Manager with annual stock take
Provide information to the Sales team and Customer Services regarding stock availability
Expedite deliveries from 3rd party suppliers and internal orders
Participate in reviews of inventory holding and make recommendations for adjustments to safety stock levels
Several years' experience in a similar administrative/supervisory role
Broad operational experience of delivery within a fast paced, complex environment
Excellent knowledge of production, planning and organising skills with the ability to demonstrate successful plan delivery
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Customer focused
Strong stakeholder management skills including collaboration, informing, influencing and negotiation
Strong knowledge of operational processes and systems.
Strong working knowledge of SAP
Advanced IT knowledge (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)