Supply Chain Planner

Certain Advantage is hiring for x5 supply chain planners based in Peterborough on a 6-month contract basis.

For the initial training period (approx. 3 weeks) candidates will be working onsite 5 days per week. After that this will become a hybrid role (3 days per week onsite)

You’ll be responsible for:

• Planning and maintaining daily Supply Chain operations in one or more functional areas such as materials, production, inventory, logistics, demand management or order fulfilment.
• Ensures internal and external customers’ expectations and requirements are met.
• Use common processes tools, and information systems.
• Analyse and interpret Key Performance Indicators to identify areas for improvement and action plans.
• Execute the daily operational planning process within a specified functional area.
• Identify potential supply chain failures as part of the planning process and mitigate associated risks
• Work closely with stakeholders – internal and/or external to develop short term tactical improvements.
• Use the planning system to drive consistent planning signals across the supply chain Participate in functional process improvement teams

The individual

• Experience with ERP or MRP systems is essential.
• Previous supplier management experience is required.
• Experience with SAP would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Experience within a manufacturing supply chain environment would be highly beneficial; however, experience in the automotive sector is not required.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills are required.
• Excellent numerical and analytical abilities are essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Full training will be provided on Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems and Master Production Scheduling (MPS) systems.

Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today.

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