Job description

Material Planning Analyst

Position Title: Operational Material Planning Analyst

Duration: 12 Month Rolling Contract

Location: Whitley

Division: Purchasing

You will be working for our high profile client in the automotive industry

Position Description:

• To join the Material Planning team within the Global Customer Care division of the Client.
• The Global Parts Operations is responsible for the logistics part of the worldwide Customer Service business.
• This includes the strategy, planning, release, pricing, revenue generation and availability of service parts & accessories for the Global network.
• Within Parts Operations the Supply Team manages the Client suppliers to ensure availability of parts to the Client Retailer network.
• Key Performance Indicators Establish delivery confirmations (ETA) coverage for critical customer requirements against tight timescales, and communicate progress details throughout the business
• Establish delivery plans with suppliers to support customer product availability and backorder recovery
• Maintain and improve supplier performance

Skills Required:

• Experience working with external suppliers within a Supply Chain obtaining Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA's) for Goods / Products
• Ability to confidently communicate at all levels within the business and external suppliers to ensure optimum performance is achieved and maintained
• Ability to use appropriate questioning to establish root cause for failure to supply On Time In Full (OTIF)

Experience Required:

• Experience of the parts business and/or knowledge of the Client supply base with a broad understanding of the individual functions (and their interdependency) within the Parts Operation business
• Being able to forge excellent working relationships with internal partners, 3PL’s and external suppliers
• Ability to use appropriate questioning to establish root cause for failure to supply On Time In Full (OTIF)
• Ability to demonstrate/articulate steps taken to recover a failed delivery before appropriate escalation.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and challenging environment.
• Well organised with a process orientated mind-set with great attention to detail and ability to manage priorities
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software

Experience Preferred:

• Previous experience in a planning/procurement role within an Aftermarket or Manufacturing Facility
• A high level of analytical ability to support data driven decision making.
• Previous exposure and experience using SAP based planning tools for stock and supplier management

Additional Information:

• Able to confidently communicate at all levels within the business and external suppliers to ensure optimum performance is achieved and maintained
• A resilient and enthusiastic individual who can work in a fast changing/evolving environment
• Adaptable and open minded to a changing / evolving environment
• A positive attitude and the willingness to develop/upskill

Excellent opportunity with immediate starts available.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: £22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Coventry