Materials Planner

Desford (LE9)

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

37.5 hours a week: the team work between 07:00-17:00 with flex on start and finish times. It's a shorter day on a Friday, usually finishing by lunchtime or 2pm at the latest.

Up to £17.95 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £24.57 - depending on experience

Do you have supply chain experience within a Manufacturing Company? Are you used to liaising 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 Materials 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! 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 Materials 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 Materials Planner need?

Essential:

Previous supply chain experience within a Manufacturing Company. Tracking deep sea shipments / Freight Forwarding / Imports experience would be advantageous
Previous experience working with suppliers; able to speak with suppliers + build relationships quickly
Competent PC user - Excel is key! You must be able to create pivot tables & use vlookups for analysis
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
Desirable:

APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification
Power BI, Visio or SAP experience
Transport experience would be beneficial
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