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Materials Planner
Maesteg
26077/900
£30,000 plus performance bonus, healthcare scheme, and pension
Benefits Package:
- Bonus Scheme
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Above Standard Pension Scheme
- Healthcare Scheme
A great new opportunity with a global business - my client are currently looking to recruit a Materials Planner. Within this position, you will be responsible for all aspects of inventory control, supply planning, and demand forecasting. The ideal candidate will have experience working within a Materials Planner position and have vast knowledge of supply chain management and lean manufacturing principles.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Monitoring inventory levels of materials and finished goods to ensure stock levels are updated, using ERP systems to do so.
- Completing regular material inventories to aid demand forecasting.
- Liaison with suppliers to retain long-lasting relationships to meet the demands of materials procurement.
- Drive continuous improvement using lean manufacturing principles and decrease costs where possible.
- Manage supply chain risks and devise contingency plans to mitigate material and supply chain-related risks.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Previous experience within a Material Planner position.
- Knowledge of ERP and MRP systems.
- A strong understanding of supply chain management principles.
- Understanding of lean manufacturing principles (Six Sigma, Kaizen, JIT).
This is a great fit for someone looking to work for a well-established company - a job that ensures security and looks to invest in their staff's development, with a keen focus on driving positive change. This is the perfect position for you if you are wanting to take the next step in your Material Planner career.
If you would like further information, please contact Holly Cooper - .
If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.
Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.
Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
