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• Vacancy Title
• Material Planner (TMCG-CFVJLL)
• Company
• JCB
• Salary & Benefits
• Competitive plus benefits
• Closing Date
• 14/08/2022
• Job Description

• We're now recruiting for a Material Planner at JCB Transmissions

  JCB is a truly world class, family owned business. We are proud of our achievements and recognise that future growth and success is shaped by the ambition of the JCB team. If you are looking for a career with a business where people really count, look no further than JCB.

  Overview of the role:

  An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Material Planner to join the Materials Team at JCB Transmissions based in Wrexham.

  Your Responsibilities as a Material Planner:

  • Managing material schedules through SAP to suppliers in line with production plan
  • Ensuring all exceptions and arrears are actioned in a timely manner and reported on a daily basis
  • Expedite orders already placed with suppliers as required and proactively.
  • Communicate internally to the operations leadership team daily on any potential shortage of material required for production
  • Set and maintain planning parameters and adequate levels of safety stocks
  • Co-ordinating inbound supplier logistics both UK and India
  • Maintenance of performance in line with Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) Including Stock days, inventory levels and emergency freight targets

  About you:

  • Material Planning experience (ideally within a manufacturing environment)
  • Working knowledge of SAP (IMS)
  • Comprehensive understanding of MRP and maintaining supplier MRP Schedules on SAP
  • Intermediate/Advanced Level of Microsoft Excel & Word
  • Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal
  • The ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • The capability to manage expectations within the team and in a professional manner
  • Outstanding organisational skills, including the ability prioritise your work load effectively and to meet predetermined deadlines
  • The motivation and ability to work efficiently when under pressure and in a fast paced environment

  What’s in it for you?

  To say thank you for your hard work, we will work with you to support your career progression and development. We will also provide a competitive salary, company pension scheme, medical insurance and dental care schemes, access to the company’s healthy living centre, 33 days annual leave and flexibility around daily start and finish times.

  You will also have access to JCB’s Reward Hub – giving you fantastic savings across a huge range of high street retailers, as well as access to exclusive company perks such as our Cycle to Work Scheme.

  JCB: Building a Brighter Future

  JCB is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

  Recruitment Agencies: JCB does not accept any speculative approaches to present candidates for advertised vacancies. 

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