Supply Chain Planner

Supply Chain Planner

Leeds - (LS10) 3 days onsite initially.

Contract for 4 months initially.

Are you looking for a new Supply Chain Planner role, possibly your first foot in the door? Can you offer Excel skills with good analytical and communications skills?

I'm recruiting on behalf of an established Leeds based engineering client for a Supply Chain Planner to work 3 days onsite (eventually reducing to 2) to support the creation of a master production schedule and material plan needed to meet the master production schedule or independent customer demand. This will be done under general supervision and you'll be trained in the use of MRP systems (Material Requirement Planning systems), no prior experience in this is required.

Any prior experience with Oracle and experience in an analytical role would be an advantage but not essential.

The purpose of a Supply Chain Planner is to plan and maintain daily Supply Chain operations in one or more functional areas such as materials, production, inventory, logistics, demand management or order fulfillment. You'll also ensure internal and external customers' expectations and requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Use common processes tools, and information systems.
• Analyze and interpret Key Performance Indicators to identify areas for improvement and action plans.
• Execute the daily operational planning process within a specified functional area.
• Identify potential supply chain failures as part of the planning process and mitigate associated risks
• Work closely with stakeholders - internal and/or external to develop short term tactical improvements.
• Use the planning system to drive consistent planning signals across the supply chain Participate in functional process improvement teams

Qualifications and Competencies

• Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Optimizes work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Global perspective - Taking a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens.

Submit your CV now to be considered for this great opportunity working with an established global business.