The Company:
We are working with a successful global manufacturing business with a site in Leeds - supporting them in their search for a temporary planner to supplement their successful supply chain team for an initial 4 month period.
The Role:
This role will support the creation of master production schedule and material plan needed to meet the master production schedule or independent customer demand.
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
Working hours are Monday-Friday 7.5 hours per day between 8am and 6pm
This is a hybrid role, at the start of the assignment 3 days per week in the office and later on 2 days per week in the office.
3 must haves for the role:
- proficient in Excel
- good communications skills
- numerically capable
Candidates will be trained in the use of MRP systems (Material Requirement Planning systems), no prior experience in this is required.
At least one internship or equivalent work experience in a Supply Chain role is preferred but not essential.