Job Title:
Planning Co-ordinator
Location:
Newcastle, UK
The Company:
We are working with an established, leading heavy engineering & automotive manufacture who are looking to recruit a Planning Coordinator.
Salary:
£45,000 - £50,000
Benefits:
Job Description:
Reporting to the Materials, Planning & Logistics Manager, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Production Planner to support the development of SAP Business One and lead a team of production planners to deliver on the business strategy. The successful candidate must possess excellent customer service skills and a willingness to go the extra mile to ensure the key objectives of the department are achieved.
Duties & Key Deliverables:
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Lead a team of 3 Planning Controllers while managing stakeholder relationships with other departments within the Supply Chain.
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Drive activities to meet KPI targets to reduce inventory and supply chain costs.
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Monitor and maintain safety stock in the key areas of the manufacturing process.
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Regularly update and manage forecasting to ensure the business meets the latest customer requirements.
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Deliver a robust and executable operational plan based on available material and capacity in close collaboration with the production team.
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Work alongside the production team to manage capacity levels in support of the master production schedules.
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Collaborate with the Purchasing Team to reduce slow-moving inventory while maintaining a steady flow of raw materials.
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Evaluate and improve current production planning processes to standardize across the business.
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Introduce cost-saving initiatives with a focus on lean manufacturing.
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Be aware of new product introductions and their implications for the planning function, BOMs/Routes, Work Centre, and Capacity.
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Full people management responsibility for 3 direct reports, including annual appraisals, performance management, and absence management.
Quality:
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Ensure system or product quality by adhering to Company procedures, work instructions, and operating procedures.
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It is every employee's duty to inform those responsible for production/quality if a product does not conform.
Qualifications & Experience:
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Previous experience in Master Scheduling, forecasting, Procurement, and Planning within the Automotive & Off-highway sectors (essential).
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Leadership experience (desirable).
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Ability to effectively interact and influence personnel of various levels and disciplines (desirable).
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Excellent IT skills, including Intermediate to Advanced Excel (essential).
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Proficient in using SAP (desirable).
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Proficient in using MRP Systems (essential).
Skills & Experience:
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Excellent interpersonal skills.
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Focuses on long-term results.
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Demonstrates integrity and strength of character.
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Strong and authentic leadership qualities.
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Highly motivated and self-directed.
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Demonstrates sound judgment.
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Ability to work flexibly and adapt well to change.
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Works well under pressure and can lead a team and close out actions