Schedule the supply of materials/components to meet production requirements and minimum safety stock levels
Plan, develop, implement and evaluate processes for material delivery from supplier to point of fit
Assess volume requirements against planning assumptions
Day-to-day order management and management of deliveries
Understand and manage risks to minimize impact on production schedule
Take follow up actions in relation to material shortages that affect production
Implement all processes to agreed standards and targets and support continuous improvement initiatives and identify areas of improvement
Monitor the integrity of Bill of Materials (BOM) and manage inventory accuracy.
Monitor inventory levels against agreed target levels
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to forecast, plan and facilitate on-time materials to the production line as and when required, avoiding disruption to production
Generate and communicate supplier material delivery schedules and forecasts to ensure they reflect requirements and meet demands
Develop and maintain good relationships with suppliers and ensure demand for materials is met and deliveries made on time
Develop and implement processes and work with suppliers on continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Business Administration or related
7-10 years; experience of materials planning ideally in the automotive or manufacturing environment
Good understanding of supply chain processes and experience of working with suppliers
Advanced Excel skills
Knowledge and experience of using MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems or similar