Material Planner

Description:

Material Planner

Desford (LE9) - Potential to work from home 1 - 2 days a week (once trained)

Initial 12 month contract - likely to extend for the right person!

37.5 hours a week and an early finish on a Friday!

PAYE and Umbrella rates to be discussed upon application

Do you have supply chain experience within a Manufacturing Company? Are you used to dealing with Suppliers, or being a Supplier? Are you hoping to find an exciting new challenge, in a fast-moving environment, within a globally renowned Fortune 100 company?

We’re looking for a Material Planner to join our client’s busy global Supply Chain Team in Desford. This is an initial 12 month contract which is likely to be ongoing for the right person! For the first three months you will be based on site full time for training, after this there is a possibility to work from home 1-2 days per week.  If you’ve a strong eye for detail, and are an excellent communicator who is keen to learn & progress, this could be the opportunity you’re looking for…

What will the Material Planner do?

Coordinate required materials and parts with global suppliers
Liaise with suppliers to ensure their schedules meet the facilities requirements
Ensure deliveries take place as planned
Check forecast accuracy and update plans/schedules as required
What skills and experience will the Material Planner need?

Previous supply chain experience within a Manufacturing Company. Tracking deep sea shipments / Freight Forwarding / Imports experience would be advantageous
Previous experience liaising with suppliers as a customer or being a supplier liaising with customers
Competent PC user - Excel is key! You must be able to create pivot tables and use v lookups and if statements. Must be comfortable with using MRPs and learning different programs.
Excellent attention to detail and an analytical thought process - analysis of data is key.
Excellent communicator – you will need to build rapport & relationships with suppliers and colleagues
A fast learner who enjoys new challenges and is keen to develop and progress!
A team player who is also self-motivated, with the ability to solve problems independently and put measures in place to stop them from reoccurring
Power BI or SAP experience would be an advantage
To apply, please submit a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.

The above represents a summary of the contract assignment.  A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates