Material Planner

7 days ago

Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. Full time £24,000 - £30,000 per year

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Job summary: To manage and optimise the flow of material into the UK Facility. Involving planning, scheduling, and coordinating the delivery of material to meet the production plan; while minimising costs and inventory levels

Main Responsibilities
Material Planning and Scheduling:

  • Develop and maintain material requirements plans based on production schedules, sales forecasts, and inventory policies.
  • Coordinate with production teams to align material availability with production needs

Inventory Management

  • Monitor inventory levels and ensure optimal stock levels to prevent shortages or overstocking.
  • Conduct regular inventory audits and analyse data to identify trends or inefficiencies.

Procurement Coordination

  • Collaborate with procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of raw materials.
  • Work with suppliers to resolve issues related to quality, delivery, or capacity.

Supply Chain Optimization

  • Analyse supply chain performance metrics and recommend process improvements.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining product quality and delivery standards.

Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Communicate with production, procurement, logistics, and quality assurance teams to ensure seamless operations.
  • Participate in meetings to provide updates on material planning and inventory status.

Problem-Solving

  • Address and resolve material shortages or supply chain disruptions proactively.
  • Develop contingency plans to mitigate risks in material supply.

Skill Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in material planning, inventory management, or a related supply chain role.
  • Familiarity with production planning and manufacturing processes.
  • Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.

Working Hours – Monday – Friday (38 hours per week, half day Friday)

Location – Round Spinney, Northampton (Office based, with some flexibility for occasional Home working) Pension – 4% employer contribution Annual Leave – 25 plus bank holidays

CVG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Visa Sponsorship
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full-time basis.

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors
Please note that Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) and any of its affiliated companies does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to CVG will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before any resume or offer is received.

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