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Purpose Of Post:To purchase and expedite the delivery of materials to meet production requirements and in line with normal scheduling procedures, and assist with maintaining and updating the Master Production Schedule.
Key Tasks:
1. Responsible for the procurement of materials via Sage system using Bill of material, MRP and purchase order requisitions for bus parts, rejects, re-buys, consumables, chassis components and customer supplied material.
2. Communicate purchase orders effectively to suppliers.
3. To schedule and expedite material into Wrightbus to meet required dates
4. Report Daily on constraints likely to affect production.
5. Maintain daily the online Shortages Portal with updates on expected dates for late parts
6. To assist in the management of the engineering change process, with regard to analysing existing stock at Wrightbus, also at the suppliers and advising on suitable cut-in points for changes.
7. To understand the workings of and maintain the Master Production Schedule for the business
8. Monitor stock levels and minimize overstocking
9. Ensure all purchase orders are placed correctly for current production build.
10. Liaise with stores and production to ensure material is always available for production when required.
11. Liaise with supplier on delivery key performance indicators such as delivery on time, delivery note and invoice queries, etc.
12. Participate in vendor reviews as required.
13. To develop, maintain and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures.
14. Liaise with Planning Department on timing issues related to Bill of Material release.
15. To report to the Logistics and Production management teams of constraints to production due to material shortages.
16. To report individual performance and set targets for improvement. Also actively contribute to achieving departmental goals and objectives.
17. Participate in Stock Take if required.
18. Work and develop relationships with the Production Management team.
19. Any other duties as requested by Senior Management from time to time.
General
Undertake all duties in line with General Data Protection and maintain utmost level of confidentiality.
Ensure work is completed to meet the requirements of ISO, Industry and Wrightbus standards.
Ensure that you treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner in accordance with the Dignity at Work Procedure.
Wrightbus is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection based on merit. You are required to adhere to and promote the Equal Opportunities Policy throughout the course of your employment.
You must maintain high standards of personal accountability.
You must follow the training received when using any work items Wrightbus has provided.
You must co-operate with others on health and safety and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for their health, safety, or welfare.
You must take care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do (or do not do).
You must comply with the no smoking policy.
Note:
This job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities, as may be determined in consultation with the jobholder. It is not intended to be rigid and inflexible, but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works.
The Wright Group is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit.
Essential Criteria:
Educational Attainments:
5 GCSE Grades A-C to include Maths and English or equivalent
OR
.Proven extensive relevant experience of scheduling high volumes of material to meet production demandsJob Experience:
Computer Literate with experience of spreadsheets and databases
Experience in use of MRP systems minimum 3 years
Suitable experience in scheduling to a build programme minimum 3 years
Specialist Knowledge / Skills
Knowledge of material scheduling in a high volume manufacturing process
Influencing/persuasive skills
Problem solving skills
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure
Proactive in your role
Disposition
Ability to act as a member of a team
Assertive
Highly Driven
Able and willing to work overtime if required
Current driving license
Good timekeeping and attendance records
Desirable Criteria:
BTEC in engineering or similar qualifications
Institute of Purchasing Qualification
European Driving Licence
Extensive experience in a purchasing environment
Knowledge of demand flow principles
Knowledge of supply chain and logistics management
