Senior Planner

£40k per annum

Monday – Friday / General Office Hours

Ellesmere Port

Our client based in the Ellesmere Port area is currently looking for a Senior Planner to join their team on a permanent basis.

Performance Objectives

• Oversee the MRP process - Outputs, exceptions, and planning parameters (lead time, ROP, ROQ and Safety stock).
• Capacity and load management - Balance workload, identify constraints and mitigating actions.
• Purchasing (materials) - Oversee standard lead time purchases, manage supply of long lead time purchases (Far East).
• Inventory - Optimise stock levels, monitor stock health, and define safety stock strategy.
• ERP Planning Data Management - Maintain data integrity, resolve issues, and drive improvements.
• Change Management - Control and co-ordinate changes and lead stock phase in/out.
• Root cause analysis & correct action - Analyse supply chain and planning failures and implement robust corrective action.

Person Specification

• Previous experience of working in a similar role is essential.
• Experience in senior planning or supply chain role.
• MRP/ERP systems experience is essential.
• Deep understanding of capacity planning and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and at times high pressurised environments.
• Excellent communicator.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and production planning software.
• Flexibility around working hours.
• Strong ability to multi-task and remain organised.

Benefits

• Holidays - 23 days per year + Bank Holidays increasing with service.
• Business does not work over Christmas.
• No weekend working.
• Pension (auto enrolment).
• Vitality private health care cover.

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