Material Planner

2 weeks ago


West Midlands, United Kingdom Millbank Group Full time

Our Client, probably one of the most Iconic and World recognised and respected Automotive OEM Manufacturer based in rural Warwickshire is actively seeking a talented Material Planner on permanent basis. On offer to the successful applicant is a negotiable, albeit based on relevant experience, basic salary together with a full comprehensive benefits package.

**Job Purpose**:
The purpose of this role is to schedule and control the supply of components/materials to meet immediate production requirements and forward production programmes consistent with attaining target stock levels. To be aware of all factors that affects or may affect availability of use/fitment for all parts controlled.

**Key Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Assure supply of materials to meet the production schedule and / or minimum safety stock levels.
- Understand and manage risks to the material supply plan to minimise impact on the production schedule.
- Take the lead in co-ordinating the implementation of modifications with the supply base to minimise obsolete stock and assure material availability.
- Initiate inventory management and stock adjustments when required, to maintain continued accuracy and reliability of stock records. Key liaison with the Logistics Provider and Inventory Analysis Team to ensure inventory record accuracy.
- Develop supplier relationships to allow constructive discussions to take place regarding delivery KPI improvements on behalf of the business. Lead and co-ordinate improvement plans with suppliers that are not performing.
- Negotiate with supplier, the finance for “special transport” to ensure costs are kept to an absolute minimum, whilst maintaining material availability.
- Recover all costs incurred that are incurred as a result of supplier liability.
- Assist Accounts Department in resolution of quantity/receipt related invoice queries.

**Key Performance Indicators**:

- On time in full supply of parts to delivery schedule.
- Arrears - number of suppliers and number of parts.
- Parts missed point of fit and line stops.
- Cost recovery - Full recovery of supplier liability costs
- Number and age of quantity related invoice queries.

**Qualification & Experience**:

- Experience in Material Planning & Logistics or material planning desired, ideally in the automotive industry
- An awareness of Clint’s Production System / Lean Manufacturing would be an advantage
- Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy, together with the ability to work accurately and efficiently, taking resourceful action during periods of considerable pressure.
- Automotive components experience desirable.
- Computer Literate essential.
- Degree or Higher diploma qualified or equivalent preferable.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

**Forbes HR (part of Millbank Holdings Group)** is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity.**
**Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’.**
**Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.


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