Our client is a leading manufacturer who, to maintain their status as a market leader within their sector, wish to appoint a Scheduling Assistant to work within the supply chain team. As Scheduling Assistant you will work alongisde the production planning team (who control the master production schedule) and the purchasing team (who choose which suppliers to use and negotiate rates) and ensure that there is adequate goods/services procured for each stage of the production process. If (when!) the production plan changes (one minor change from a customer or supplier can have big knock on ramifications) it will be your role to speak to customers, suppliers and internal teams to ensure that there is as little disruption as possible caused. Long-term progression is an opportunity with this company, with movement into senior level supply chain or management positions a possibility. This company has ambitious but stable expansion and investment plans over the coming years in which the Supply Chain team will be key to delivering and facilitating.Scheduling Assistant - Responsibility - Supply Chain, Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering* Working alongside production planning and purchasing functions on the delivery of goods and services for in-house production* Confirming to customers the delivery dates of orders (including any amendments if required)* Relationship building with customers, suppliers and internal teams to enable you to request (and receive) short notice changes to procured goods and services* Reviewing the production schedule and confirming and releasing within an agreed timeframe* Engaging in a personal and career progression programme to aid with the facilitation of medium to long-term career progression.Scheduling Assistant, Supply Chain, Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, EngineeringIf this could appeal please do apply now!
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Futures Recruitment
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 22 days
Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Our client, a leading manufacturer, is seeking a Scheduling Assistant to join their supply chain team.
- The role involves collaborating with production planning and purchasing teams to ensure adequate procurement of goods/services for production.
- Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a supply chain or related field.
- The position offers a salary of £28,000 to £32,000 per year, depending on experience.
- There are opportunities for long-term career progression into senior supply chain or management roles.
