Material Planning Manager Stockton-on-Tees, England
Job description
Career Area:
Manufacturing & Supply ChainJob Description:
1st stage phone interviews wc 13 March & 2nd stage interviews onsite 22 March
What You Will Do
As a Material Planning Manager at Caterpillar, you will guide the material planning and functions for the facility, ensuring material availability and Point Of Use availability and drive disciplined inventory systems usage and collaboration with material suppliers.
You will specifically be accountable for driving:
Collaborating with the relevant teams to coordinate production plans for the facility, directing the material forecasts, to meet the facility plan and objectives while satisfying customer needs.
Managing inventory and record accuracy through monitoring shortage and surplus exception, supplier follow ups, negative on-hands, and daily delivery performance.
Focus on quality – managing engineering changes for the facility ensuring on time readiness from planning, supporting the customers’ change requirements.
Establishes and nurtures supplier relationships, including identifying and implementing methods to assure suppliers are compliant or improving their scorecard performance – monitoring ASN and delivery performance.
Implements efficient supply plans – both internal and interplant, whilst optimising inventory holdings, lead times, packaging, transport costs and operational constraints.
Provides direct support the operations through managing incoming requirements and scheduling production work orders.
Implements and coordinates efficient supply-base management.
Supports development of direct reports including further on the job training and developing current skills. You are responsible for the direct team motivation, coaching and development and guiding their performance.
NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
The successful candidate must bring (Basic Qualifications):
Demonstrated increase in responsibility across supply chain
Demonstrated general awareness and understanding of how the standard supply chain functions operate with each other.
Proven general knowledge and understanding of 6 Sigma project Management principles
In-depth understanding of supplier relationship management
Strong knowledge of production scheduling and capacity management showing understanding of supply chain principles.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and coaching skills
Able to work independently with minimal direction
Top Candidates will bring:
APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification highly desired
Experience in Material Planning is desired
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Your Impact Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
What You Will Get
Job Title: Material Planning Manager
Salary: £43,600 - £50,000 depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, 10% Bonus, Flexible Buy in Benefits such as Private Medical, Healthcare, Vison & Dental schemes, Green Car Scheme and more, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking, Caterpillar offers & discount website
Location: Stockton, Country Durham – hybrid working will be considered (expectation of 3 days per week in office)
Hours: Full Time – 37
Travel: Not required with the role
Relocation/Sponsorship: Not supported with this role
Closing Date: 15 March
Job Reference: R0000188425
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