Materials Planner
Location: Larne
Duration: Contract role
Hourly Rate: £12.68
JOB PURPOSE: The Supply Analyst role is primarily focused on maximizing external supplier performance through understanding our supply network to drive execution of planned and scheduled orders whilst also remaining focused on inventory management to prevent excess material within the network.
JOB DUTIES: Accountabilities & Responsibilities
• Schedule Exception Management
• Inbound Shipment Tracking & Supplier Shipping Performance
• Supplier Collaborations
• Backorder Management / Shortage Analysis
• Past Due Management
• Management of Inbound Premium Freight driven by Supplier past due
Capability Alignment
• Manage the timely shipment of material
• Collaborate & negotiate with suppliers to deliver material per requirements
• Monitor, track & analyse supplier performance metrics
KPI’s
• SSP
• Past Dues
• Perfect Schedules
• Expedited Freight
Skills & Capabilities Interpersonal, Collaborative & Relationship Building Skills Organizational, Time Management & Prioritization Demonstrates Strong Accountability in Situations Negotiation Ability Analytical Problem Solver Solid and Sound Understanding of Manufacturing Processes Ability to Thrive in a Fast-Paced Work Environment with High Expectations
Business Competencies Grow & Embrace Change Drive Improvement Serve the Customer Deliver on Commitments Live our Values Functional & Technical
Employee is also responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.
BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:
• General knowledge of production scheduling and capacity management
• Ability to use and troubleshoot the MRP, Lognet and MTS systems
• Knowledge and/or experience in material control, purchasing, parts distribution, inventory control, manufacturing engineering, operations and transportation or logistics desired
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