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Job title
Supplier Material Planning Analyst
Ref no. | BHN567892 |
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Location | Gillingham, England |
Start date | ASAP |
Job type | Permanent |
Job status | Closed |
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Job summary
You will be the primary contact for the Suppliers based in UK/Europe/Asia. Ensure good communication between the Supplier and manufacturing/Customer Co-ordinators to ensure goods are received on time for the production lines.
Key skills required for this role
Supplier Material Planning Analyst / Logistics / Inbound / Outbound
Important
My client is looking for a Supplier Material Planning Analyst!
Job description
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage relationships with several external supplier accounts, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
- Review and transmit AS400 Purchase schedules to suppliers, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of goods.
- Coordinate "Level Loaded" schedules using Excel Spreadsheets, optimising production and delivery timelines.
- Arrange transportation for goods ready for collection, ensuring efficient and cost-effective logistics solutions.
- Monitor shipments from suppliers, both by air and sea, and maintain accurate records of incoming deliveries.
- Prioritise incoming shipments based on urgency and transportation mode (Sea/Air/Road/Other), ensuring timely fulfillment of orders.
- Proactively follow up with suppliers to minimise arrears and backorders, maintaining optimal inventory levels.
- Handle customs documentation and address any import-related issues for goods entering the UK.
- Manage inventory levels according to predefined quantity or cost parameters, collaborating closely with the Purchasing department on MOQs and lead times.
- Make informed decisions regarding the trade-off between transportation costs and urgency of required parts, ensuring cost-effectiveness without compromising operational efficiency.
Skills
Mandatory
- To be able to communicate in English (verbal & written)
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Able to Build Relationships with Suppliers & Production Team
- Good Organisational Skills
- Good IT literacy
- Ability to chase Suppliers
Desirable
- Good proficiency of AS400 and/or SAP and/or Business Objects.
- Ability to Communicate via Reports, Emails, Presentations
- Lean Manufacturing/ Material Movement
- Production Control Experience
Attributes
- Team player
- Flexible and adaptable approach
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills, including attention to detail
- Self-motivated and have a strong and flexible attitude towards work
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines when required
- The ability to prioritise and organise own workload
Benefits
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays
- Long service holiday (if applicable)
- Working hours are 37 each week
- Pension Scheme
- Dental plan
- Onsite parking
- Staff discount with selected retails + wellbeing platforms
- Discounted gym membership at Roko
- On Site Gym (£10 per Month)
- Subsidised canteen
- Friendly working environment
5 days on site - up to £36,000