Assistant Supply Chain Planning Manager

Assistant Supply Chain Planning Manager
Cornwall
£38,000 - £40,000 plus benefits

Role Profile

Our client is a thriving manufacturing business with a Production site in Cornwall. They are currently looking to appoint a Assistant Supply Chain Planning Manager to help oversee Material Planning, Production Planning and Inventory Control and to drive greater efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives across their fast paced multi-line production operation.

Whether you are already based in the local area and are looking for a new challenge, or you are based elsewhere but are interested in relocating to a beautiful part of the UK for a fantastic new role, we would love to hear from you!

Key responsibilities will include:

• Creating short and long term production schedules to align with business goals and meet customer deadlines
• Continually reviewing and adjusting plans in response to changes in demand, material availability or production capacity
• Planning material requirements based on production forecasts and customer demand
• Working with Procurement to ensure OTIF delivery of raw materials for Production
• Optimising inventory levels to prevent shortages, excess stock or obsolescence
• Identifying and implementing process improvements across all Supply Chain Planning processes
• Playing an active role in Lean Manufacturing and Supply Chain optimisation initiatives onsite
• Leading a small planning team, providing coaching and support to team members and setting priorities to ensure accurate and timely scheduling for Production
• Deputising for the Supply Chain Planning Manager as required

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• At least 2 years' experience in a supply chain planning role within a fast paced Manufacturing environment
• Good understanding of Material Planning, Production Scheduling and Inventory Management principles
• Strong analytical and Excell skills
• Good ERP systems knowledge, such as SAP, Oracle or MS Dynamics
• Passion for continuous improvement and an understanding of Lean manufacturing
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills - previous line management experience is preferred but not essential
• High attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and work with stakeholders at all levels.

Client

Our client is a thriving manufacturing business with a site in Cornwall. The business continues to see unprecedented growth and expansion and this role represents a fantastic opportunity to directly contribute to their ongoing success by driving further efficiencies in their manufacturing facility. This is a brand new position to the business so is a great role you can shape and make your own!

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