Materials Planning Coordinator, £30,000, Birkenhead

The purpose of this job

Your new employer

Rubicon People Partnership’s client is a highly successful manufacturer who are pioneers within their industry. They have a reputation for great staff retention and are growing significantly so an exciting time to join the business.They offer a friendly working environment and deliver unparalleled levels of quality to their customers. Benefits include:

• 28 days holiday
• Free parking
• Competitive salary
• Extremely friendly working environment with approachable and knowledgeable leaders

The Materials Planning Coordinator plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless integration between production planning and material supply chains.  You will be responsible for synchronizing the weekly production plan with incoming material supplies, whilst anticipating customer demand and supplier deliveries.

Your responsibilities as Materials Planning Coordinator will include:

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with all suppliers.
• Communicate effectively to ensure timely delivery of materials in accordance with production schedules.
• Generate and manage purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Work proactively to prevent delays in material delivery and address any supply chain disruptions promptly.
• Implement strategies to expedite deliveries when necessary.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all material transactions and supplier communications.
• Create and maintain procurement schedules of incoming materials.
• Firm up week 1 and 2 rolling production plans to create stability in manufacturing outputs.

You’ll have:

• Proficiency in ERP systems, with the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven experience in materials planning, procurement of supply chain management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing is a plus.

Interested?

Rubicon is working with our client on an exclusive basis and are committed to submitting suitable candidates for thisMaterials Planning Coordinatorvacancy, so please apply via this advert, or for more information call Graceat Rubicon 

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