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Materials Planning Manager - Logistics

This position is responsible to ensure that strategic material planning processes are in place to enable operational and production continuity. He/she takes a coordinating lead, working closely with internal and external parties to ensure supply of materials is in place to satisfy production requirements. Also, he/she can deliver efficient, effective and flexible solutions to meet production requirements. This role holds people and budgetary management responsibilities dependent on the size and structure of the organization

Your key responsibility

? Strategy & Development:

O Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice MP&L vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance

? General & Task-Management:

O Ensure that material scheduling strategy and processes are in place and work effectively to ensure material supply meets production requirements with minimum stock levels, whilst optimizing costs

O Take ownership of material planning issues that arise, including over or under delivery and take any follow up actions especially in the event of material shortages that affect production

O Assess volume requirements against planning assumptions

O Manage inventory risk and ensure that contingency plans are in place

O Seek and recommend solutions to overcome issues arising in order to meet production requirements and address operational risks

O Design, develop and implement flexible solutions to aid business efficiency, drive process improvements and add value

O Support continuous improvement initiatives

O Ensure that professional and consistent materials planning processes are applied across the business

O Ensure that any Material Requirements Planning system (MRP) or IT system in place is effective and that data is accurate and up to date and resolve any issues as required

O Investigate and implement system enhancement initiatives

O Ensure the integrity of Bill of Materials (BOM) and inventory accuracy at all times and manage and control inventory levels and movements

O Take overall responsibility for obsolete parts process and ensure business is left with minimum liability and minimal waste

O Ensure strategic and operational information, reports and metrics are available to share with others in the business as and when required

O Report on achievement of targets and identify any corrective action

? People-Management:

O Manage, coach and develop a high performing team that meets agreed objectives, and which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements

O Set departmental objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports

O Monitor and ensure that staff under supervision maintain accurate material schedules to get the right materials on site at the right time

O Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self, staff and visitors

? Financial Budget & Control:

O Input and hold responsibility for Material Planning budgets

? Relationship Management:

O Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to forecast, plan and facilitate on-time materials to the production line as and when required avoiding disruption to production

O Take lead on internal and external relationships to ensure consistent, timely and effective communication regarding material availability

O Work with cross functional teams to deliver effective solutions

O Liaise with stakeholders on product change requests and review and communicate the impact on material planning and schedules

O Support new business initiatives and projects and contribute to review meetings and change process. Ensure effective material planning implementation takes place relating to the changes

O Develop and maintain good relationships with suppliers and ensure demand for materials is met and deliveries made on time

O Design, develop and implement processes and work with suppliers on continuous improvement initiatives

O Contribute to the assessment and sourcing of suppliers in conjunction with members of the purchasing team

O Contribute to supplier meetings and negotiations to ensure demand for materials is met

O Resolve supplier concerns and evaluate supplier performance in conjunction with members of the purchasing team

O Work closely with the purchasing team to ensure purchasing strategies are maximized

? Self-Management:

O Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies

O Support, encourage and develop team

O Proactively contribute to creating a good team atmosphere

Anticipates and overcomes obstacles

O Makes useful links to arrive at insightful plans and solutions

O Embraces personal challenge

O Confident, rounded thinking

O Takes ownership for team cohesion

O Is self-aware

O Is resilient, optimistic and open to change

O Has an Adult: Adult, collaborative approach to others

O Self-starter and able to motivate others

O Flexible and works well under pressure

Your skills required

• Proven management skills with the ability to optimize team performance and development
• Highly skilled communicator with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills
• Commercial and financial acumen
• Results orientated and organized with the ability to plan and deliver against deadlines
• Proven analytical, planning and problem-solving skills
• Project management skills
• Excellent attention to detail skills

Your qualifications, experience

? Degree-level and/or equivalent work-experience.

• 5+years in a similar role, in a production environment.
• Working-knowledge of ERP/ MRP systems, INFOR preferred.
• In-depth understanding of MRP concepts, including bills-of-materials.
• Expert applied knowledge of forecasting, MRP, transportation, supply-chain, inventory-management and warehouse disciplines.

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