Material Planning Analyst

Peterlee based manufacturing client needs a three-year direct experience contractor for a Material Planning Analyst role.

This is an onsite role in Peterlee, County Durham.

The facility's manufacturing activities use the latest computer analysis techniques, robotic technology, and a state-of-the-art paint plant. Machines from the site are shipped to customers around the world.

You will collaborate with suppliers ensuring execution to planned orders and schedules, resolving issues with suppliers, ensure material availability for facility production.

You will bring these skills and experience

* Lean Manufacturing - 6 Sigma project management principles

* APICS or other Supply Chain qualification advantageous

* College or university degree, or equivalent, preferably in Supply Chain and/or Logistics Management

* Familiar with material planning systems and concepts

* Proven ability to schedule and expedite parts

* Self-motivated and able to operate within a team environment

Your Responsibilities

* Uses MRP and supplier collaboration technologies to collaborate with suppliers and operations to plan delivery of material for production and regulate inventory levels.

* Timely delivery of materials to the facility, collaborating with suppliers to coordinate delivery and shipping schedules to meet facility production plans.

* Collaborating with suppliers to resolve supplier delivery issues and improve point of use availability, identifying and applying root cause corrections actions where necessary.

* Supporting supply chain performance efforts by monitoring and tracking supplier performance metrics.

* Delivering improvements in point of use material availability

* Providing clear accurate communication, both verbal and written as appropriate, with all partners both internally and externally

If this sounds like you, then do apply and we can discuss