Mp&l Project Planner (X2)

Job Overview: Working closely with one of our business partners, an injection moulding manufacturer of automotive components, due to securing new business we are looking to recruit 2x MP&L Project Planners on contract basis.

Reporting to the Logistics Programme Manager this role will be responsible for the planning of assembly builds and coordination of material availability to achieve all prototype delivery requirements.

YOU MUST have strong experience within a production planning or materials role within a fast moving/JIT automotive environment along with experience of managing suppliers, manufacturing and customers.

JLR production planning experience is highly advantageous, however, automotive production/material planning is the most important for this role. You should also have experience of “off-system panning”

You must be an excellent communicator with a strong, confident personality with the ability to contest and challenge and be able to work in a hi-demand & constantly changing environment in relation to NPI/product launch.
You must be IT Literate (especially in Microsoft Excel) with excellent organisational skills to be considered for this outstanding opportunity to join a company who is enjoying continued growth.

JOB INFORMATION

Employment Status Contract (6 month rolling)
Reporting To (job title) Logistics Programme Manager
Responsible For Pre-Production Planning

Overall Purpose/Scope of Position
The planning of assembly builds and coordination of material availability to achieve all prototype delivery requirements

Key Objectives
• To dissect JLR’s unique order build requirements and formalise into a production plan achieving delivery requirements.
• Control and monitor inventory levels to achieve build plans.
• Manage multiple part levels.
• Collate testing requirements and specs to ensure stock in plant is achieved.
• Interface with Project Management, QA and Manufacturing Dept.’s.
• Liaise with Purchasing and where necessary expedite materials.
• Escalate any stock out issues in a timely manner.
• Issue exact pick lists for each prototype build.
• Organise transport for sub-contract operations, inside agreed lead times.
• Organise transport for delivery to customer.
• Monitor costs and report any additional spend incurred as a result of customer/supplier requests.
• Supporting Departmental processes and procedures in-line with TS16949, ISO14001, Q1, QOS and other Company targets and initiatives

Qualifications:
• HND or equivalent professional qualification in logistics or purchasing (Preferable)

Job Skills:
• Ability to take BOM detail from Excel and other sources and develop assembly build plans
• Develop systems to monitor inventory levels against build plans
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to ensure material availability
• Manage supplier delivery against pre-agreed schedules
• Manage transport loops to and from suppliers and customers, including documentation
• Support other departments in confirming/approving supplier and customer invoicing
• Provide out of hours support as required

Experience:
• 3-5 years in Production Planning or materials role with in a fast moving/JIT automotive environment
• Experience of “off system” planning
• Experience in managing suppliers, manufacturing and customers
• JLR planning experience an advantage

Personal Competencies:
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Key Words: “Materials Manager”, “Materials Planner”, “Materials Planning Manager”, “Production Planner”, “Senior Production Planner”, “Project Engineer”, “ISO 14001”, ISO14001, JIT, logistics, JLR, NPI, “new product introduction”, “injection moulding”, automotive, TS16949, “TS 16949”, ISO9001, “ISO 9001”

FOOTER
Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, we will only contact successful applications. Therefore if you have not heard from us within 10 working days please deem your application as unsuccessful.
Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK

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