Working Solutions Recruitment Looking for Supply Chain Planner 9 months contract at
Milton Keynes
, Buckinghamshire Full Time
We are looking for a Supply Chain Planner in Milton Keynes.
Fixed term contract 9 months.
Main responsibilities
• Create and review the Bottom-up planning of individual articles • Obtain Top-Down forecast from marketing for comparison with Bottom-Up planning • Meet and maintain agreed targets for on time delivery to customers • Maintain a stock level as low as possible, and to meet the targets agreed with the product groups in Germany • Ensure smooth phase-in / phase-out of model changes • Ensure the clearance of obsolete stocks by liaising with the sales force • Monitor changes of demand and react to promotions and sales activities • Maintain a high level of communication with factories to avoid stock shortages and to acquire / provide information concerning production problems • Review planning and sales forecasts regularly to ensure a high quality • Maintain and monitor material MRP parameters • Review the supply chain processes, with the aim of identifying areas for improvement • Provide / use statistical reports as required • Liaise with other departments on issues that may affect the performance of the Planning department • Contribute towards the ongoing improvement of the Planning department • Perform all other duties as reasonably required that are consistent with both training and experience • Adhere to all Company processes, procedures, policies and standards • Maintain effective working relationships • As a team member to contribute to the overall success of the team and the Company goals by maintaining regular attendance, punctuality, focus and professionalism at all times • Maintain tidy work area and report any health and safety issues to the Group Health and Safety Manager
Person specifications
Experience of planning / forecasting environment
Experience of logistics / inventory environment
Highly numerate / analytical
Very good organisational skills
Able to prioritise well
High level of computer literacy
Good oral and written communicator
Able to work well under pressure
Able to meet tight time schedules
Confident
Assertive
High levels of accuracy in work produced
Awareness of wider business requirements
Good team player
Knowledge of Word and Excel
Knowledge requirement
If this feels like you, please apply now, we would love to hear from you!
