Supplier Material Planning Analyst

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