Company Overview Glen Dimplex Group is a world leader in intelligent electric heating and renewable energy solutions, as well as holding significant global market positions in domestic appliances, cooling and ventilation. Dimplex is part of the Glen Dimplex Group. We design, develop and deliver innovative heating and ventilation solutions in all sectors in which we operate. Main Purpose of Role This role is a 12-month contract. As part of the planning team, the role of the Raw Material Planner will be to support the business by taking responsibility for material planning on several selected suppliers for the multiple facilities within the GDHV Division and supporting a business transformation project. The suppliers will be chosen based on their geographical location, lead time and complexity. The Planner will be responsible for: placing orders for the specified materials and will have full responsibility for the delivery of these materials from suppliers to the GDHV facilities to meet production and customer requirements Supporting the business transformation project with specific assigned Supply Chain planning project tasks Key Accountabilities Ensuring that materials are ordered and scheduled for delivery from suppliers in the quantity and delivery date required to support our service to customers. Ensuring deliveries take place on the correct date, in the correct containers, in the quantity required. Validating that supplier schedules meet the GDHV facilities demands and collaborate with the supplier to ensure continued material availability. Dealing with any delivery & invoice discrepancies and following through to resolution. Initiating, coordinating, and participating in activities to ensure optimum inventory levels. Being involved with, as necessary, the scheduling and control of onward ship material. Completing tasks and requirements to support the business transformation project including systems, data, reporting and other ad hoc reviews as directed. Coordinating and managing returnable stillages. Set up and maintenance of SAP S4/Hana System Master data for Suppliers and Materials. Weekly reporting on Key Performance Indicators. Coordinating and managing Engineering Changes. Participation in Continuous Improvement initiatives. Any additional tasks in line with Material Management requirements or as requested by the Line Manager. Essential Criteria Skills, Knowledge and Experience Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) Previous experience in a material planning or supply chain role Supplier management experience Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, SAP S4/Hana system preferable Excellent Interpersonal skills and be able to communicate at all levels of a business Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative Enthusiastic, self-starter with good initiative and proactive approach to work Excellent time management and planning skills Desirable Criteria Experience of practical implementation of lean techniques within a materials or supply chain function. Membership of relevant professional body. Travel You will be required to travel between UK sites. Glen Dimplex Values Skills At Glen Dimplex we are proud of our Company Values, which are at the centre of all that we do. In addition to role specific skills and experience (outlined above) our colleagues are expected to always strive to: Think Customer Care About People Value Innovation Keep It Simple Acknowledgement This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the role.