Material Planning Analyst

PE Global is recruiting for a Material Planning Analyst on behalf of a leading global organisation within the manufacturing and engineering sector. Based in Desford, this is an excellent opportunity to join a busy manufacturing environment, supporting production operations by ensuring the timely availability of materials and maintaining effective supplier and inventory management.

Location:

Desford, Leicestershire

Contract:

12 months
Pay Rate: £18.64 per hour

Hours:

Monday to Thursday: 07:00 - 15:30, Friday: 07:00 - 12:30
Flexible start and finish times are available:
Earliest start: 06:30, Latest start: 08:00

Key Responsibilities:

• Material Planning & Scheduling:
Analyse production schedules and material requirements, ensuring parts and components are available to support manufacturing plans.

• Supplier Management:
Liaise with suppliers to coordinate deliveries, manage shipping schedules and resolve supply issues that could impact production.

• Inventory Control:
Maintain accurate inventory records and planning parameters, ensuring material availability at the point of use and supporting effective inventory management.

• Problem Solving:
Investigate supplier quality and performance issues, applying root cause analysis and corrective actions to minimise disruption.

• Production Support:
Work closely with production schedulers and operational teams to address material shortages and maintain continuity of production.

• Supply Chain Performance:
Monitor supplier performance metrics, identify areas for improvement and support initiatives to improve delivery performance.

• Engineering Changes:
Coordinate supplier scheduling and the implementation of engineering changes to support the efficient manufacture of products and components.

• Continuous Improvement:
Contribute to initiatives that improve forecast accuracy, demand planning, material availability and overall supply chain efficiency.

• Systems & Planning:
Use material requirements planning systems and supplier collaboration tools to support accurate and effective material planning.

Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.

• Experience or knowledge of material planning, production scheduling, inventory control, purchasing or supply chain operations.

• Understanding of manufacturing processes, production requirements and capacity planning.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues and implement effective solutions.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Good understanding of inventory management principles and material requirements planning (MRP) systems.

• Knowledge of supplier performance management and continuous improvement methodologies.

Desirable

Experience:

• Experience using MRP, Lognet and MTS systems, including troubleshooting where required.

• APICS CPIM or CSPC certification.

• Knowledge of Six Sigma principles and project management methodologies.

• Experience in manufacturing, materials control, purchasing, parts distribution, manufacturing engineering, operations, transportation or logistics.

• Experience implementing engineering changes and supporting supplier corrective action plans.

** Please note, PE Global cannot offer sponsorship for this role and all applicants must have full right to work in the UK to cover the duration of the contract*
* Apply today to be considered for this Material Planning Analyst position.

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