Job Overview

Apply now Material Planner We are recruiting for a Material Planner for IAC Elmdon automotive factory that manufactures car parts for Jaguar Land Rover As a Material Planner you will need to have: Significant experience in materials or purchasing Automotive industry experience preferredExcellent communication skills with all levels internally and externallyDemonstrate a positive and flexible approach and take an active / leading role where requiredCapable of the development and implementation of cost reduction capabilitiesExcellent IT Skills - MFG-PRO, QAD experience preferredUnderstanding IATF 16949 / ISO9001 quality standards Salary and working hours Salary: £30,225Working Hours: 37.5 Hours, 7.30 - 4pm Mon - Thursday, 7.30 - 1pm Friday Location: IAC ElmdonPermanent Role of a Material Planner To issue schedules to suppliers on a regular basis using EDI or spreadsheets and monitor and follow up (expedite) all materials, ensuring that suppliers don't go into arrears and schedules are achieved To review stock holding in line with IAC policy keeping stocks to a minimum level with high stock turns To look at all new products and ensuring minimum obsolescence on run out or change control To always look at continuous improvements by using KPI's Procurement of materials in-line with production and sales requirements Develops suppliers and the supply chain reducing costs and inventory levels as per company targetsControl of inventory levels in-line with with Company/Corporate targetsActive support in the development of suppliers Active support of cost reduction activities in Transport & PackagingActive support of part and model changes participation in part and product implementation programmesSupport of customer (internal and external) Maintenance and development of MPS, MRP and Vendor scheduling (incl. the accelerate programme and other initiatives) to manage parts procurement using an integrated ERP systemSupport of other functional departments Benefits of working with IAC as a Material Planner: 33 Days HolidayFree Onsite Car ParkingOnsite CanteenPension SchemeOvertime opportunities available If you are interested in the above role please click apply

Key Requirements

material planner / automotive