Material Planner - Peterlee
Initial 12 month contract - likely to extend for the right person!
36.5 hours a week with an early finish on a Friday!
07:30-16:00 or 08:00-16:30 Mon - Thurs, 07:30-12:00 or 08:00-12:30 on a Friday
Up to £17.80 per hour PAYE / UP to £23.92 per hour via Umbrella contract
Do you have experience of material planning/coordinating? Are you hoping to find an exciting new challenge in a fast-moving environment within a globally renowned company?
Our client is a worldwide manufacturer of mining and construction products. The Material Planning team brings in US$800 million of material globally! They are looking for a Material Planner to join the team on an initial 12 month contract basis, which is likely to keep rolling for the right person as long as the business need is there! This is a fantastic and diverse opportunity where you will work with international suppliers and internal schedulers & production teams to ensure material availability. No two days are the same, and you’ll be supported by a very knowledgeable team.
What will the Material Planner do?
* Use the MRP and supplier collaboration technologies to work with suppliers and operations to plan delivery of material for production and regulate inventory levels.
* Ensure the timely delivery of materials to the facility, collaborating with suppliers to coordinate delivery and shipping schedules to meet facility production plans.
* Actively collaborate with suppliers to resolve delivery issues and improve point of use availability, identifying and applying root cause corrective actions where necessary.
* Support supply chain performance efforts by monitoring/tracking supplier performance metrics.
* Deliver improvements in point of use material availability.
What skills and experience does the Material Planner need?
* Strong material planning background with an appreciation of Lean methodologies.
* Proven ability to schedule and expedite parts.
* Computer literate, particularly in Excel. Tableau or Power BI experience would be an advantage.
* Self-motivated and able to operate within a team environment.
* Strong communication skills with suppliers and colleagues.
* Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent attention to detail, well organized, and able to work to production deadlines.
If you’re interested, please apply now with an up-to-date copy of your CV that clearly shows your relevant experience; suitably qualified candidates will be contacted immediately.
The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.
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