Certain Advantage
Supply Chain Planner
Certain Advantage is hiring for x5 supply chain planners based in Peterborough on a 6-month contract basis.
For the initial training period (approx. 3 weeks) candidates will be working onsite 5 days per week. After that this will become a hybrid role (3 days per week onsite)
You’ll be responsible for:
- Planning and maintaining daily Supply Chain operations in one or more functional areas such as materials, production, inventory, logistics, demand management or order fulfilment.
- Ensures internal and external customers' expectations and requirements are met.
- Use common processes tools, and information systems.
- Analyse 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
The individual
- Experience with ERP or MRP systems is essential.
- Previous supplier management experience is required.
- Experience with SAP would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Experience within a manufacturing supply chain environment would be highly beneficial; however, experience in the automotive sector is not required.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills are required.
- Excellent numerical and analytical abilities are essential.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
- Full training will be provided on Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems and Master Production Scheduling (MPS) systems.
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