Job Title: Materials Planner
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Co. LouthRef: S011776
RecruitmentPlus on behalf of our manufacturing client have an opportunity for a Material Planner to join the business.
Requirements:
* 3 + years experience with preference to a degree in business, logistics, inventory management or a related field.
* Strong organizational and time management skills.
* Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain management.
* Commercial or Technical background, Change Management experience.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – Lean/Six Sigma experience would be advantageous.
* Excellent communication skills, strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
* Proficient MS packages especially Advanced MS Excel & Google Suite.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
* Responsible for running functional reports and providing rolling forecasts to suppliers.
* Determining the required materials and generating replenishment plan.
* Manage and maintain optimal lot size technique, safety stock and other planning parameters.
* Managing inventory issues, schedule changes and cancellations.
* Drive inventory and cash flow objectives in line with corporate goals.
* Minimise inventory obsolescence and identify and manage cost drivers.
* Effective Back-order/shortage reporting and root cause analysis.
* Support sourcing activities to drive material cost improvements and availability.
* Product Life cycle management – NPI and EOL.
* Responsible for accurate and timely reporting to Supply management on stretched performance metrics to drive continuous business improvements.
* Identify process improvements throughout supply chain.
* Participate in Monthly Supplier Operational Meeting & updating Score card.
If you have the relevant qualifications and experience and are interested in this position, please apply now and Ciara who is based in our Northeast office will be in contact if you are suitable.
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