To manage the supply of raw materials/ packaging in line with production requirements, lead times and QA processes with aim of having no disruption to the production schedule due to shortage of supply.

Mitigations need to be put in place (with approval if needed) to manage supply & demand volatility. These measures need to be managed within the total stock holding targets to manage physical capacity, cost and working capital KPI’s.

The MRP Planner needs to Co-ordinate other functions inputs to support the total supply chain processes supporting NPD, project activity and supply mitigation.

Materials Management

• SAP is our lead planning system and needs to always reflect the best view of materials supply
• Schedule the supply of materials/components to meet production requirements and minimum safety stock levels while respecting physical stores constraints
• Create PR’s, PO’s and inbound deliveries where required. Communicate requirements to suppliers to agreed timings and format
• Packaging – create and maintain contracts in SAP (Ariba)
• Develop and maintain good relationships with suppliers and other support functions in Nomad
• Manage any deviations with the supplier and if necessary, escalate to procurement/ planning manager for support. Any risks/ shortages need to be highlighted to the planning and materials manager impacted
• Review supplier bookings versus expected loads due and chase compliance
• Attend weekly planning meeting
• Attend NPD meetings
• Support the contract tracker process to ensure clear view of any supply gaps or surplus are communicated to procurement. Liaise with buyers to close any issues so that orders can be placed in a timely manner or residuals avoided
• Ensure compliance with SOX procedures relating to the procurement of materials
• Minimise obsolete stock and ensure business is left with minimum liability
• Support resolution of invoice queries

Master Data

• Monitor the integrity of Bill of Materials (BOM) in SAP including effectivity dates and scrap factors in Interspec. Escalate any issues to R&D for support
• Master Master Data creation and maintenance in SAP through MDG process including lead time, safety time, safety stock and batch sizes
• Product Master Data creation/ maintenance
• Product Packaging Specification creation/ maintenance
• Review key master data at least annually and ensure any changes are reflected in a timely manner
• Ensure contract tracker master data is kept live and reflects current settings in SAP
• Maintain Source List

Other

• Participate in site improvement projects as required.
• Attend Monthly Supply Review Meeting
• Plan versus actual daily inputs (Planning Manager cover)
• Store utilisation reporting

Essential

• Strong Excel Skills
• High Level of IT literacy
• Working to deadlines and under pressure
• Good communicator
• Good relationships builder
• Self-motivated and organised
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Results orientated and organised with the ability to plan and deliver against deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail skills
• Reliability
• Proactive approach
• Accountable
• Team commitment

Desirable

• Previous experience of materials planning ideally in a manufacturing environment
• Good understanding of supply chain processes and their interdependencies