About The Role
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a MRP Manager to join our New Product Development Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to take the next step in their career and join a global business with a £2 billion + turnover.
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Please note that this is a site-based role
Your key responsibilities will include:
1. Converting planning schedules and forecasts to the right volume of material inbound to the business from our supply chain.
2. Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice MRP vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
3. Ensure material scheduling strategy and processes are in place and work effectively to ensure supply meets planning requirements with minimum stock levels while optimising costs.
4. Take ownership of material planning issues that arise, including over or under delivery, and take any follow-up actions, especially in the event of material shortages that affect production.
5. Assess volume requirements against planning assumptions.
6. Manage inventory risk, escalating and recommending solutions to colleagues to address operational risks and impact on customer service.
7. Develop and implement flexible solutions to aid business efficiency, drive process improvements, and add value.
8. Support continuous improvement initiatives.
9. Take responsibility with the Commercial Team for obsolete parts and write-offs to ensure the business is left with limited liability and waste.
10. Develop strategic and operational information, reports, and metrics to share with the business.
11. Report on achievement targets and identify any corrective action with line manager support.
12. Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing team that meets agreed objectives and delivers best practice results, added value, and continuous improvement.
13. Set direct report objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports.
14. Monitor and ensure that direct reports maintain accurate material schedules to get the right materials on site at the right time.
15. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to forecast, plan, and facilitate on-time materials supply.
16. Work with cross-functional teams to deliver effective solutions.
17. Support new business initiatives and projects and contribute to review meetings and change processes with effective material planning.
18. Develop and maintain good relationships with suppliers.
19. Contribute in supplier review meetings reporting on supplier performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
20. Resolve supplier concerns and evaluate supplier performance in conjunction with members of the overall Procurement Team.
21. Work with the Head of Procurement to ensure purchasing strategies are maximised and supplier service aligns with material requirements.
22. Ensure a safe working environment is maintained for all colleagues.
23. Support, encourage, and develop a team.
What are we looking for?
1. Experience of working in a materials planning role and managing the smooth supply of materials in line with production requirements and budget.
2. Skilled communicator with the ability to form and maintain strong relationships.
3. Commercial and financial acumen.
4. Results-oriented and organised with the ability to plan and deliver against deadlines.
5. Proven analytical, planning and problem-solving skills, project management skills.
6. Excellent attention to detail and organisation.
7. Computer literate, especially Excel skills.
What's in it for you?
We are a rapidly growing and exciting business, dedicated to the development of our colleagues and committed to creating a great environment for people to come and work. In order to grow, we need to find people already living our values, culture, and commitment.
In return, we will offer you development, a competitive salary, and benefits package, inclusive of:
* 10% Asda In-store Discount
* Annual Bonus Scheme
* 33 days Annual Leave - Inclusive of 8 days bank holiday
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Life Assurance - All our colleagues benefit from life assurance of 4 x their annual base salary.
* Help@hand - Free, direct access to health and wellbeing support service, including unlimited video consultations with a UK-based GP 24/7, physiotherapy, and mental health support.
* Grocery Aid - We’ve partnered with Grocery Aid to provide our colleagues and their families with a wide range of emotional, practical, and financial support services.
* Asda mobile Discount - 30% off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and add-ons for our colleagues and one of their family members.
* Asda Pet Insurance discount – Up to 10% Discount.
* Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money - our colleagues can get a better exchange rate for their travel money when buying currency through Asda Travel Money (TravelEx).
* Ride-to-work scheme - We work with Evans to provide our colleagues with great savings across their range of bikes, clothing, and equipment.
* Plus lots more! - Depending on job band, other fantastic benefits are also available including private healthcare, car allowances, and long-term incentive schemes.
* Free car parking.
Like what you’ve read? Then do your research, update your CV, and once you’re ready, hit the apply button. Don’t delay, apply today!
About Us
Our purpose here at IPL, Forza & Kober is simple: we are one team who creates exceptional value for our customers and our mission is to support Asda on their journey to becoming #2 in the marketplace.
Through our people, we live and breathe our values and we play to our strengths, but we also support each other’s development. We are a community of passionate individuals who possess a wide variety of skills and expertise, who work collectively to form a high-performing team and a company to be proud of.
We are committed to a fully inclusive business that is representative of our customers, locations, and the communities we serve. We recognise the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, age, race, religion, gender or sexual identity, and socio-economic background. We are committed to making IPL, Forza, and Kober a place where everyone can enjoy a successful career and have systems in place to support all our colleagues. We are seeking applications from candidates who share our values, culture, and celebrate diversity in all its forms.
Our culture is our people and our people are our culture!
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