Brightwork are currently recruiting an exciting opportunity for an experienced material planner to join our client, a renowned manufacturer in their site in Ayrshire on a full time, permanent basis.
The material planner will take day to day accountability for Scheduling and Expediting components against SAP MRP requirements. This is in line with the business/customer production and sales orders. The role also provides continuous support in the development of the Planning and Procurement activities to support Inventory Targets.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Ensure all relevant Master data and Procurement parameters are accurate and updated on MRP system.
2. Planning and scheduling deliveries of specific purchased products to meet the demands of our forecast.
3. Schedule new product introductions and ensure material is available whilst controlling timely run-out of old materials in conjunction with the Planning, Marketing and Commercial teams.
4. Buying and negotiation of materials.
5. Measurement and reporting of supplier service level objectives.
6. Continuous improvement projects aimed at implementing best practice procurement processes to lower costs.
Experience:
1. Experience working within an FMCG environment.
2. Experience working within a Materials Planning environment would be advantageous.
3. Ability to plan activities, meet assigned schedules and achieve planned targets & objectives.
4. Good understanding of MRP / ERP systems and Competency in the use of Microsoft packages, excel, word etc.
5. High degree of flexibility with good problem solving and communication skills.
This is a great opportunity to join our client during an exciting period of growth and expansion. If you are looking for the next step in your career, apply today!
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