Material Planner

We are looking for a talented Material Planner to join our team specialising in Supply Chain Planning for our Corporate/CBS Segment in Peterborough.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. Working 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday between 7.00am - 5.30pm.

Salary is £26,754 - £28,900 depending on experience.

You will have the flexibility of working from home 2-3 days per week on a hybrid contract.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

- Initiates purchase and work orders to support the demand plan.
- Participates on allocation calls with Sourcing Manager, supplier, and other Cummins entities to understand nature and impact of constraints.
- Works with suppliers to reduce lead time and order quantities balancing supply with demand.
- Collaborates with Supply Chain Planners across the organisation to re-position excess inventory to locations with supporting demand.
- Provides accurate, timely updates specific to inventory availability and back-order recovery plans.
- Manages part change requests and ramp up / ramp down activities to meet demand while minimising excess and obsolete inventory.
- Reconciles order boards for critical suppliers, critical parts, and past due orders on a routine basis.
- Supports the Deliver Supplier Improvement Process initiative to improve performance metrics.
- Documents, communicates, and follows-up on action items impacting the ability to execute the plan.
- Takes ownership and accountability for delivery of supplier schedules that supports end Customer needs.
- Demonstrates the target level of proficiency in core competencies.
- Remains flexible and performs other miscellaneous duties, as required, to meet business goals.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

- PC literate (Windows, MS-office):

- Working knowledge of MS Excel
- Experience with MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or a similar MRP package; or another Inventory Planning system is a plus.
- Quality/Improvement Skills: General Business Knowledge, Managing Work, Problem Solving, Customer Oriented, Perseverance
- Teamwork Skills: Attention to Detail, Collaboration / Cooperation, Oral & Written Communication, Dealing with Ambiguity
- Requires significant relevant work experience or specialised skills obtained through education, training, or on-the-job experience

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