Material Scheduler

Material Scheduler - 12 month FTC (Temp to Perm)
£25,000 - £30,000
Blackburn

Do you have previous material scheduling experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Are you great with numbers and a whizz on Excel?!

Check out this fantastic 12 month fixed term contract with a growing manufacturing business in the Blackburn area. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure and experience in a global business, and there is real potential the role could become permanent at the end of the initial term.


Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule appropriate raw material deliveries to ensure availability for Production plan
• Place and expedite purchase orders with international supplier base
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve issues/queries and manage vendor performance
• Escalate late or "at risk" supply to Supply Chain Management
• Liaise with warehouse teams to ensure adherence to inbound schedule and timely inbound processing
• Work to KPIs such as material availability, supplier OTIF and inventory levels

Ideal skills and experience:

• Min 1 years' material scheduling experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Good command of Microsoft Excel for data analysis (Intermediate level - e.g. Pivot Tables, Vlookups)
• Passion to develop a career within Supply Chain Management
• Confident communicator, able to work collaboratively with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet a variety of critical deadlines
• Driving licence and own vehicle - some local business travel will be required as part of the role (travel expenses covered)

Why should I apply?

• Chance to work for a fantastic, international business with a global footprint
• Great opportunities for career growth, training and professional development
• Flexible working including Hybrid arrangement (2 days per week working from home)
• Work as part of a tight, close knit supply chain team which fosters a positive and collaborative working culture
• Real potential for the contract to be made permanent following the initial 12 month term

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