Materials Planner

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Job Summary

We are looking for a new Materials Planner employee to be based in Warrington (UK)

What a typical day looks like:

• Control stock levels in relation to product support lifecycles
• Minimize "stock outs" to meet customer performance delivery targets
• Manage and minimize excess stock to target levels by identifying and managing the safety stock levels for each commodity
• Select best method of forecasting and recommend purchases to achieve optimum inventory levels
• Issue, monitor and report accuracy for vendor forecasts
• Identify and report both internally and externally risk associated with product portfolio.

The experience we are looking to add to the team :

• A minimum of 1 year experience working in a Materials/Supply Chain planning role and in the usage of forecasting systems, such as Xelus or Kinaxis
• Analytical skills with the ability to identify a problem and finding logical solutions
• At least GCSE level qualification
• A good understanding of business processes particularly relating to service parts planning, supply chain optimization, repair operations and reverse logistics
• High level of IT literacy including advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication skills & good eye for detail to ensure data accuracy
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Here are a few examples of what you'll get for the great work you provide:

• Continuous training tailored to your role and skill set
• 33 days holidays inclusive of bank holidays per annum
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Pension and life assurance scheme
• Funding, Education, Study and Training scheme - employees can apply for £250/year which aids their development such as gym membership, language classes
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working
• Great team and work environment, a truly international workplace
• Supportive and flexible culture
• Challenging assignments
• Charity of the year and volunteering opportunities in the local community
• Employee Assistance Program

Place of work: Warrington

Please note that our recruitment team is based in Hungary and therefore you may be called by an international number. (+36...)

Please also be aware that there are currently no direct public transport links to site so possessing your own transport is required.

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Job Category
Global Procurement & Supply Chain

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