Materials Management
We have an in-depth knowledge of the materials management market and work closely with our clients to support with the range of roles that fall within this. We provide our candidates with a variety of opportunities to develop their materials management careers.
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Material Planner
£30000.00 - £35000.00 per annum
Cheltenham
A rapidly expanding organisation is seeking a permanent Material Planner to become an integral part of their team in Cheltenham. This exciting opportunity comes with a salary of up to £35,000. In this critical role, you will be responsible for overseeing the timely delivery of materials throughout the production cell, ensuring that all operational processes run smoothly. As the key liaison for the execution of production schedules, you will play a vital role in aligning material supply with due dates, effectively managing inventory levels and minimising delays. Role responsibilities of the Material Planner include: Production Plan Ownership: Oversee the execution of production plans, ensuring material availability and aligning with stakeholder requirements. Material Flow Management: Coordinate with Goods Inwards, Supply Chain, and Stores to ensure material supply aligns with production schedules and deadlines. Process Accountability: Act as the primary owner for all material-related processes, ensuring adherence to procedures and traceability throughout the allocation process. Risk and Change Management: Facilitate engineering change requests and manage non-conformance items while mitigating risks through effective communication and problem-solving. Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process enhancements within the department to improve efficiency and resolve production queries proactively. Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with master schedulers and hold stakeholders accountable for timely resolutions of production-related issues and open actions. Person Specification of the Material Planner: Minimum of 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically in a material planner role. Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems Strong understanding of forecasting, production planning, scheduling, capacity planning, and material requirements planning. Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging effectively at all organisational levels, both internally and externally. Self-motivated and adaptable, able to work independently and as part of a team while managing conflicting priorities and workload efficiently. Salary Up to £35k This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within materials or production as a materials planner, material controller, material coordinator, demand planner, production planner, operations planner, production scheduler, inventory planner, resource planner, supply chain coordinator or supply chain planner
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Master Scheduler
£40000.00 - £50000.00 per annum
Cheltenham
A dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation based in Cheltenham is seeking a permanent Master Scheduler to join their team. This role comes with a salary of up to £50,000. As the Master Scheduler, you will play a pivotal role in the development and management of a robust Master Production Schedule (MPS) and production timelines. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure a seamless balance between supply and demand for products, optimising material flow and resource capacities. In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment, this role offers excellent opportunities for career advancement. The organization values professional growth and is committed to supporting your development within the company. Role responsibilities of the Master Scheduler include: Develop and manage Master Production Schedule based on sales orders, forecasts, and reorder points, creating weekly production schedules. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess capacity constraints and material availability, aiming to minimise lead times and enhance customer satisfaction. Maintain and update scheduling parameters, including lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, and delivery times for all master scheduled items to ensure efficiency. Resolve material and capacity conflicts, monitor order fulfillment against forecasts, and communicate forecast discrepancies to drive demand reviews and corrections. Provide insights on optimal customer delivery dates and stock levels, collaborating with Program Managers and the supply chain through the SIOP process. Lead and manage assigned employees, overseeing appraisals, performance management, and task delegation, while consistently seeking process improvement opportunities to enhance operational goals. Person Specification of the Master Scheduler: Minimum of 3 years in production planning within a diverse manufacturing environment. Experience in automated master production scheduling, capacity management, and shop floor applications Excellent written and oral communication abilities Strong skills in MRP, Master Production Scheduling systems, and Microsoft Office Suites Solid understanding of forecasting and master production scheduling principles in both make-to-stock and make-to-order settings Proactive in identifying issues and making decisions; adaptable to changing priorities while working collaboratively towards company goals Salary Up to £50k This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within supply chain and materials as a Master Scheduler, Production Scheduler, Supply Chain Scheduler, Operations Scheduler, Planning Manager, Demand Planner, Production Planner, Capacity Planner, Scheduling Coordinator, Scheduling Specialist, Supply Chain Coordinator, Materials Planner or Materials Coordinator
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Supply Demand Analyst
£45000.00 - £53000.00 per annum
Cheltenham
A rapidly expanding organisation is actively seeking a permanent Supply Demand Analyst to enhance their dynamic team in Cheltenham. The company is offering a salary of up to £53,000, reflecting the importance of this role. This pivotal position requires an individual who possesses a genuine enthusiasm for data analysis and its potential to influence decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will have the ability to transform complex data sets into actionable insights, driving engagement and facilitating strategic initiatives across the organization. Candidates are expected to demonstrate robust experience in supply chain management, with a strong background in Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP). This opportunity not only offers a chance to contribute to a forward-thinking organisation but also provides a platform for professional growth and development in the field of supply chain analytics. Role responsibilities of the Supply Demand Analyst include: Collect and analyse data to support the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) cycle. Engage stakeholders and advocate for the SIOP process within the organisation. Establish strong relationships with key stakeholders to gather relevant intelligence for SIOP development. Create datasets and reports that include supply/demand details, inventory levels, turns, and operational capacity for the SIOP processes. Organise and lead SIOP pre-work sessions, presenting supply/demand data and inventory analysis to guide decision-making. Develop dashboards and reports to deliver data insights to stakeholders across the organisation while supporting the SIOP Manager and preparing materials for senior/executive review meetings. Person Specification of the Supply Demand Analyst: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience managing SIOP processes. Proven change management experience and excellent stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in supply chain KPI calculation methods and familiarity with data warehousing and modeling principles. Analytics experience in cloud data warehouses and knowledge of ERP systems Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to develop Power BI reports Strong capability to effectively communicate data insights Full rights to work in the UK Salary Up to £53k This position offers full on-site presence This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within supply chain or procurement as a supply chain analyst, SIOP analyst, demand planner, demand planning analyst, operations analyst, materials analyst, supply planner, or SIOP planner
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