Production Planning/ Logistics Assistant

Description:

Amphenol Advanced Sensors have an exciting opportunity for a Production Planning/ Logistics Assistant to join their team.

Location: Taunton, TA2 8QY

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us:

Amphenol Advanced Sensors is a pioneering leader in advanced sensing technologies and innovative embedded measurement solutions tailored for regulatory and industry-driven applications. Our focus is on creating value by delivering crucial information for real-time decision-making.

We provide domain expertise, swift customisation, world-class manufacturing capabilities, and foster enduring customer relationships, all aimed at delivering the utmost value in terms of cost of ownership for our customers. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join a successful, growing Fortune 500 Company!

Production Planning/ Logistics Assistant – The Role:

This is a dual role what includes supporting the logistics activities as well as making sure production planning process works effectively and comply with short- and long-term business goals. Production Planning / Logistics Assistant’s responsibilities will include assisting in production scheduling, coordinating manufacturing cells and facilitating seamless communication between departments.

Production Planning/ Logistics Assistant – Key Responsibilities:

Supporting the logistics activities:

- Deputise for stores personnel during absences etc

- Supporting stores personnel in time of high load / demand

- Place non-stock orders, making sure all approvals and associated documentation is present and correct. Review sources and pricing to offer best value for the business for consumable warehouse

- Chase up acknowledgements and follow up on scheduled deliveries to ensure on time delivery for consumable warehouse

- Maintaining suppliers correct contact details and support with quality certification for the company approved supplier list

- Assist the Materials Manager as directed with planning related matters

- Assist in creating and maintaining production schedules based on demand forecasts and inventory levels ensuring accuracy of inventory in MRP/ERP system

- Support production planning process, ensuring optimal utilization of resources and regularly communicate with all teams to create the most effective plan

- Support in clearly communicating the production plan and assumptions with the materials team to ensure aligned understanding

- Supporting the collation of operational information, reports and metrics, ensuring they are up to date and available, as and when required

- Assist in reporting on key performance indicators

- Review and monitor stock levels to match the company’s usage for relevant warehouses

- Maintain MRP/ERP system and relevant TM specifications for production planning and procurement purposes

- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards

- Maintaining a continuous improvement approach to our processes, systems and tools

Production Planning/ Logistics Assistant – You:

- Minimum GCSEs English & Maths

- Previous experience in a production planning/ manufacturing environment

- Experience of working with MRP systems is essential

- Experience in the field of purchasing activities with relation to Cost, Delivery and Quality performance

- Fast paced manufacturing environment, or similar environment

- Knowledge and understanding the purpose of MRP/ERP systems

- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities

- Accuracy in data management and reporting

- Fully PC literate, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, as a minimum)

- Numerate and literate

- Methodical and good attention to details

- Effective communicator – both verbal and written

- Excellent interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

- “Hands on” approach to all tasks

- Ability to take a proactive approach to overcome challenges and achieve results

- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-moving production environment

- Positive, can-do attitude and approach to all situations and problems

- Set priorities, considering short and long-term needs of the business

- Reliable

- Team player

- Fluent in English, both oral and written.

Production Planning/ Logistics Assistant – Benefits:

- 26 days annual holiday + Public Holidays

- Group Life Assurance

- Group Income Protection

- Free car parking

We are unable to offer sponsorship at this time therefore applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

To submit your application for this exciting Production Planning/ Logistics Assistant opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now