Elevation Recruitment Group's Procurement & Supply Chain division are currently working with an impressive manufacturing business based in North Yorkshire as they look to recruit a Materials Control & Planning Manager into their well-established team.
Reporting to the Operations Manager this is an exciting opportunity to work within a small yet dedicated team, to create and implement a best practice capacity planning vision, strategy, and procedures in line with ERP systems to aid and improve operational performance.
Alongside a competitive salary, my client is offering a fantastic benefits package, which includes:
- 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy & sell)
- Pension contributions up to 9%
- Healthcare cash plan for you and your children
- Extensive flexible benefit program
Duties & Responsibilities of the Materials Control & Planning Manager will include:
- Responsible for material demand planning and stock control
- Responsible for capacity planning and for development of these services in the organisation
- Responsible for ensuring that capacity planning is fully integrated within the ERP systems
- Lead capacity planning activities ensuring delivery against operational requirements
- Refine systems and methods to continually improve plans so that the organisation can better anticipate customer needs
- Monitor key manufacturing processes to identify capacity constraints and trends
- Mentor junior staff
Key Skills & Experience required:
- Extensive experience within a factory planning role, preferably within a manufacturing environment
- Degree (engineering or business) preferred, although professional Six Sigma or lean qualifications
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written to be able to present reports and presentations
- Self-motivated with the ability to produce accurate work and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent analytical skills
If you would like to know more about this position, please apply or call Pete Simmonds for a confidential chat today, this role won't be around for long!