Materials Planning Manager - Russell Taylor : Job Details

Role: Materials Planning Manager Location: Deeside Type: PermanentHours: Monday-Thursday (Days) Do you have experience within a similar role? Are you looking to join a global leader who can offer a 4 day working week? Then this is the role for you!My client, a global leader in the Aerospace industry, has an exciting opportunity for a Material Planning Manager to join their team based in Deeside. Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to both planning and commercial team.
• Lead Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning process (SIOP). Integrate all necessary functions and delivers a high-level presentation to the top management group
• Collaborate closely with Production, Maintenance, Repair, Operations and Engineering teams to create accurate capacity plans that reflect the difference between demand and the resources available
• Develop a best practice sharing mentality between the team. Engaging with related sites and embracing an ongoing enhancement mindset.
• Material escalation point, dealing with supply chain and functional business connections both inside and externally
• Sales forecasting, where appropriate, based on capacity, client orderbooks, and arrears recovery
• Keep track of throughput and plan compliance. Reports on limitations and recuperation
• Interacts with Quality, Materials, Manufacturing, MRO, Shipping, and Assembly to ensure deliveries are met
• Review orderbook changes and challenges any changes in the demand profile with the relevant customers

The person:

• 2-3 years management experience
• Degree in Operations, Business, Supply Chain or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5 years' experience working within a planning and/or customer facing role
• 2-3 years management experience, preferable within an aerospace manufacturer
• Strong leadership skills to overcome challenges and achieve results
• Strong mathematical ability, excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong MS office and ERP system understanding

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