We currently have a new opening for an experienced Material Planner to work on 6-month fixed term contract basis for our client in Washington, the role requires the Planner to deliver a high-quality service to meet departmental and organisational expectations.

The main responsibility of the role is to ensure that outsourced components and raw materials are available to meet our client's business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Issue periodic supplier delivery schedules.

• Re-schedule supplier orders to ensure target stock levels are achieved.

• Issue Non-Conformances reports to suppliers for delivery / packaging / paperwork failures.

• Expediting of overdue supplier deliveries and overdue "Non-Conformances".

• Co-ordinate and support cycle counting.

• Reporting as required, e.g. overdue supplier status, non-conformance data and supplier statistics etc.

• Raise invoices for supplied materials to suppliers.

• Provide support and participate in periodic stock audits.

• Action run in / run out schedules for new model launch / design changes.

• In conjunction with Materials Controller, analyse and update ERP to minimise schedule changes as part of ongoing system improvements.

• Be involved in logistics and material handling improvement activities.

• Participate in cost reduction activities.

• Be involved in continuous improvement activities to ensure continued accreditation to ISO/TS16949.

• Any other duties as required.

Skills and Competencies:

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Tenacity to complete tasks as defined.

• A problem solver.

• Organisation and time planning.

• Attention to detail.

• Clear written and oral communication.

• Be able to communicate at all levels.

• Knowledge of Excel

The role is a 6-month fixed-term opportunity and involves working 37.5 hrs per week Monday to Friday. The salary is based on £25000 and will be paid pro-rata for the fixed term contract

If you feel that you have relevant experience and skills to succeed in this role, please submit your CV to us.