Job Description
Kinetic are seeking to recruit 2x experienced Supply Chain Planners for a 12 Month Contract in Leeds!
Job Request Title: Supply Chain Planner
Description: We're looking for 2 Supply Chain Planners to support the new site. This is a hybrid role, at the start of the assignment 3 days per week in the office and later on 2 days per week in the office. The initial assignment duration is 12 months, an extension is possible but cannot yet be guaranteed at this time. Working hours are Monday-Friday 7.5 hours per day between 8am and 6pm.
3 must haves for the role:
- proficient in Excel
- good communications skills
- numerically capable
We're looking for someone who is a quick learner who can work independently and is able to adapt on the fly. Experience with Oracle would be an advantage, as well as a first experience in an analytical role. Experience in Manufacturing Supply Chain is not mandatory but would be a big plus. For this role we will also be considering junior profiles, graduates, and ex-placement students.
Responsibilities:
- Under general supervision, supports creation of master production schedule and material plan needed to meet the master production schedule or independent customer demand.
- Candidates will be trained in the use of MRP systems (Material Requirement Planning systems) and Master Production Scheduling Systems.
- At least one internship or equivalent work experience in a Supply Chain role is preferred but not essential.
Job Summary:
To plan and maintain 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Use common processes tools, and information systems.
- Analyze 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.
Competencies:
- Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Optimizes work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Global perspective - Taking a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens.
Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing, and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Kinetic Recruitment Services Ltd operates as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency as defined under the Employment Agencies Act 1973