Materials Manager
Birmingham
c £35,000 - £40,000 + Benefits
We are currently recruiting a newly created senior position for our aerospace / automotive client based in the West Midlands.
This is an exciting and key role which will see you taking responsibility for a small team and overseeing the end to end supply chain for the categories under your management.
Role Profile
- Ensure MRP forecasts and/or customer schedules are reviewed in a timely manner and that Purchase Orders are placed in line with these requirements.
- Ensure planning team continue to maintain the data integrity within the MRP system
- Analyse PO's raised that are in excess of the buyers limits and authorise or reject as necessary
- Ensure that parts are being bought according to the liability agreements in place with the customers.
- Actively manage the NPI process to ensure compliance with company procedures.
- Maintain and develop relationships with key suppliers
- Ensure purchased parts arrive at destination on time via the most appropriate freight method to meet On -Time Delivery commitments.
- Ensure vendor rating results are available when required
- Continuous monitoring of inventory levels to ensure branch meets agreed inventory targets
- Ensure Days on Hand objectives are met
- Analyse monthly inventory report and work with Sales Dept to identify End Of Life or excess parts for potential customer claims.
- Identify opportunities for inventory reduction through new initiatives with the supply base
- Ensure Freight expenses are kept to a minimum through identification of consolidation opportunities and through the use of the most appropriate freight methods
- Monitor and report on all Premium Freight requirements
Key responsibilities
- Communicate & ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- Continually review current processes and identify areas for improvement
- Submit all required reports on time.
- Maintain data integrity of MRP system to ensure accurate reporting
Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will have:
- Strong forecasting and supply planning background
- Solid MRP & ERP background
- Clear communicator who will have experience of working with people from all departments
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
- Proven track record in supplier engagement, development and negotiation
- Proven ability to act under pressure with calmness and decisive authority
Client
Our client is a rapidly expanding supply chain business in the Birmingham area providing products and services across the aerospace and automotive sectors.
About Cast UK
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