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We are looking for a new Materials Planner employee to be based in Warrington (UK)
What a typical day looks like:
- Control stock levels in relation to product support lifecycles
- Minimize "stock outs" to meet customer performance delivery targets
- Manage and minimize excess stock to target levels by identifying and managing the safety stock levels for each commodity
- Select best method of forecasting and recommend purchases to achieve optimum inventory levels
- Issue, monitor and report accuracy for vendor forecasts
- Identify and report both internally and externally risk associated with product portfolio.
- A minimum of 1 year experience working in a Materials/Supply Chain planning role and in the usage of forecasting systems, such as Xelus or Kinaxis
- Analytical skills with the ability to identify a problem and finding logical solutions
- At least GCSE level qualification
- A good understanding of business processes particularly relating to service parts planning, supply chain optimization, repair operations and reverse logistics
- High level of IT literacy including advanced Excel skills
- Excellent communication skills & good eye for detail to ensure data accuracy
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Continuous training tailored to your role and skill set
- 33 days holidays inclusive of bank holidays per annum
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Pension and life assurance scheme
- Funding, Education, Study and Training scheme - employees can apply for £250/year which aids their development such as gym membership, language classes
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working
- Great team and work environment, a truly international workplace
- Supportive and flexible culture
- Challenging assignments
- Charity of the year and volunteering opportunities in the local community
- Employee Assistance Program
Please note that our recruitment team is based in Hungary and therefore you may be called by an international number. (+36...)
Please also be aware that there are currently no direct public transport links to site so possessing your own transport is required.
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Job Category
Global Procurement & Supply Chain
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