Customer Delivery Planner
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Up to £35,000
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Elevation Recruitment Group are searching for a Customer Delivery Planner to join a Supply Chain Team in an SME Manufacturing business based in Sheffield. This role involves managing the orderbook in line with capacity and customer demand, working closely with Master Schedulers and Operations teams, and ensuring seamless communication with customers.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assess schedule changes before acceptance, ensuring proactive and effective communication of issues and risks to customers
2. Identify and mitigate risks such as delivery delays, frozen routes, customer approvals, outages, and quality issues
3. Serve as the main contact for a portfolio of customers, managing relationships and acting as the key interface between customers, the supply chain, and operations
4. Ensure timely delivery of orders and manage any arrears
5. Possess a solid understanding of manufacturing processes to better align supply chain activities
6. Provide regular updates to customers regarding their orders and any relevant changes
7. Handle quality, technical, and concession approvals as required
8. Assist the Master Schedulers and the Customer Service Delivery Manager with ad-hoc planning tasks
9. Maintain a basic understanding of customer contracts
Skills and Qualifications Required:
10. Previous experience in a customer-facing role is essential, with desirable experience in planning, scheduling, or S&OP
11. Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems
12. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills are required
13. Strong focus on customer service and operational efficiency
14. Experience in a manufacturing or similarly fast-paced environment is preferred
What's On Offer:
15. 37 Hour week with a 1:30PM finish on Fridays
16. Pension Scheme
17. 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays
18. Life assurance 6x paid salary
19. Free on-site parking
20. Discounted health scheme plan