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Job Summary
We are looking for a new Materials Planner employee to be based in Warrington (UK).
What a typical day looks like:
* Control stock levels in relation to product support lifecycles
* Minimize “stock outs” to meet customer performance delivery targets
* Manage and minimize excess stock to target levels by identifying and managing the safety stock levels for each commodity
* Select best method of forecasting and recommend purchases to achieve optimum inventory levels
* Issue, monitor and report accuracy for vendor forecasts
* Identify and report both internally and externally risk associated with product portfolio.
The experience we are looking to add to the team:
* A minimum of 1 year experience working in a Materials/Supply Chain planning role and in the usage of forecasting systems, such as Xelus or Kinaxis
* Analytical skills with the ability to identify a problem and finding logical solutions
* At least GCSE level qualification
* A good understanding of business processes particularly relating to service parts planning, supply chain optimization, repair operations and reverse logistics
* High level of IT literacy including advanced Excel skills
* Excellent communication skills & good eye for detail to ensure data accuracy
* Eligibility to work in the UK
Here are a few examples of what you’ll get for the great work you provide:
* Continuous training tailored to your role and skill set
* 33 days holidays inclusive of bank holidays per annum
* Holiday purchase scheme
* Pension and life assurance scheme
* Funding, Education, Study and Training scheme – employees can apply for £250/year which aids their development such as gym membership, language classes
* Flexible working hours
* Hybrid working
* Great team and work environment, a truly international workplace
* Supportive and flexible culture
* Challenging assignments
* Charity of the year and volunteering opportunities in the local community
* Employee Assistance Program
Place of work: Warrington
Please note that our recruitment team is based in Hungary and therefore you may be called by an international number. (+36...)
Please also be aware that there are currently no direct public transport links to site so possessing your own transport is required.
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Job Category
Global Procurement & Supply Chain
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