Material Planner

4 weeks ago

Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom McLaren Full time
Job Summary

McLaren Automotive is seeking a highly skilled Material Planner to join our team. As a key member of our logistics team, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining delivery schedules that support our series and development programs.

You will work closely with our Material Control & Planning Manager to drive significant impact on the way logistics is considered within McLaren Automotive. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and results-driven individual who wants to make a real difference in the business.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in inventory management, with experience in using MRP to balance demand and supply. You will be responsible for proactively identifying and addressing risks to production requirements, supplier lead times, schedule stability, and warehousing capacities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Total ownership and implementation of delivery schedules.
  • Support the cross-company SAP system and deploy developments as required.
  • Use MRP to balance demand and supply, creating a delivery plan that satisfies the combined requirements of production, development, and any other sources.
  • Proactively identify and address risks to production requirements, supplier lead times, schedule stability, and warehousing capacities.
  • Support Engineering in the effective implementation of new parts, ensuring MRP demand is accurate and coordinating the appropriate run out and ramp up of stock.
  • Own and manage MRP parameter data to deliver the correct inventory levels and stability to McLaren's Operations.
  • Manage schedule adherence data against KPI targets measuring all factors which affect materials and production planning.
  • Plan and provide logistical support for new model projects / option introductions.
  • Team management and coaching experience.
  • Familiarity with operating metrics to drive performance.
  • Confident in presenting strategies with required analysis and business case.
  • Ability to drive results whilst working across a wide range of stakeholders including purchasing, material planning and manufacturing.
  • SAP experience.
  • Preferable understanding of Automotive OEM supply chains and supplier manufacturing processes.
  • Strong Excel and data interpretation skills.
  • Comprehensive grasp of planning principles and objectives.
  • Delivery focused - with demonstrable track record of on-time delivery.
  • Resilient and flexible, able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

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