Procurement Specialist

Company Overview

JCB, a leading manufacturer of construction and agricultural machinery, is seeking a skilled Materials Planner to join its Heavy Products Site in Uttoxeter.

Job Description

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• Ensure continuity in supply of parts to assembly and manufacturing operations.">
• Material requirements planning and expedite from an international supply base, in line with system requirements.">
• Lean inventory management.">
• Pro-active reviews and continuous improvements of suppliers/logistics/transportation and packaging.">
• Maintenance of performance in line with Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).">
• Problem solving/process improvement initiatives.">

Required Skills and Qualifications

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• Ability to demonstrate materials planning experience.">
• Working knowledge of MRP planning systems.">
• Excellent communication skills.">
• SAP MRP based experience is advantageous but not essential.">
• Highly PC literate; particularly on Microsoft Excel.">

Benefits

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• 33 days paid holiday.">
• Work-based pension.">
• Overtime and time and a half.">
• Additional shift allowance.">
• Staff canteen.">
• Free on-site parking.">
• Access to JCB's Employee Assistance Programme.">
• Access to JCB's Gymnasium.">

Estimated Salary: £18.46 per hour, based on a 39-hour working week.

Language: English.