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We offer fantastic benefits such as; a bonus scheme, private healthcare, health cash plan (covering cash back on e.g. dental, optical and gym discounts) sick pay, free flu jabs, 4 times death in service, on-site parking, cycle to work, company events and recognition programmes.
Professional development opportunities are available, with 10% of employees having furthered their education with the Company, ranging from welding certification and CAD CAM training, through to completing their apprenticeship, HND or certified professional qualifications. We also have a history of promoting from within, including into senior roles.
We continuously strive to improve our green credentials, including investment into products for the renewable energy markets and also investment into making our own building and practices more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
Job Purpose
To plan all non-project work orders & purchase orders for production and procurement.
Duties and key responsibilities
* Generate and analyse the appropriate reports to determine production capacity.
* Receive customer orders and enquiries from the Sales Department.
* Raise work orders & purchase orders to agree delivery dates in line with customer requirements and available production capacity in line with TOC.
* Return customer orders and enquiries to the Sales Department.
* Generate and distribute works orders on a weekly basis.
* Advise on make or buy decisions to minimise customer lead times.
* Place orders on 'virtual workcentres'.
* Develop the visual workcentres as we purchase planning modules.
* Provide cover for other members of the planning & procurement team.
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 / HND level qualifications desirable but not essential if time served as a materials or production planner.
Experience
* Previous materials or production planner experience in a manufacturing environment essential.
* Knowledge/experience of importing desirable.
Knowledge & Skills
* The ability to follow procedures in an accurate and timely manner.
* Communication skills.
* Project management skills.
* Planning & co-ordination skills.
ACS are recruiting for a Materials Planner. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Materials Planner, please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Materials Planner. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Materials Planner with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Materials Planner role you desire.
