Overview
Gilkes has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Planner or Senior Planner to join our supply chain department at our Head Office in Kendal, Cumbria.
This role demands adaptability in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining efficient planning. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you'll work closely with the Hydro projects team, scheduling service resources nationwide to maintain customer equipment and coordinating breakdown assistance.
Responsibilities
* Create and maintain resource calendars for the Service and Hydro teams.
* Release and allocate both in house and external orders to ensure the successful build, installation, and servicing of Hydro Equipment.
* Ensure inventory is issued and controlled on all relevant shop and work orders.
* Maintain a high level of housekeeping within the internal ERP system to ensure the correct flow of information to other stakeholders within the business as well as accurate collection of cost and data.
* Communicate with both internal and external customers where necessary.
The Individual
* Advanced levels of numeracy and literacy (A level, NVQ level 3 and 4 or equivalent).
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office; especially Excel.
* Working knowledge of relevant ERP systems, e.g., IFS.
* Strong communication skills are required.
* High levels of tact and diplomacy in all written and verbal communications.
* Excellent attention to detail.
Why Gilkes?
Gilkes invests in its people & in developing a positive organisational culture. Our values-based approach has been shaped from a 165 year heritage as a family-owned business and we strongly believe that our people are the ultimate differentiator & are at the heart of everything we do. In return for our employees' commitment, we offer:
* Flexible Working (half day Fridays)
* Generous Pension Scheme (with flexible pension benefits)
* Enhanced family leave (maternity & paternity)
* 25 days holidays plus bank holidays (the option to buy more!)
* Continuous professional development & membership funding
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Life Insurance
* Access to OH Support / EAP programme for wellbeing support
And much more... interested? Contact us at recruitment@gilkes.com for more information.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £38,992.00 per year
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 11/10/2024
Reference ID: GGG00120
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