Lead Material Planner in Wales

Work type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: St. Athan, South Wales

Job Purpose:
To manage the trim parts supplied by TLS vendors to support build at St. Athan. Ensure parts are available to support the production plan and to problem solve issues arising from vendor performance.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the inbound material planning and transport co-ordination of key TLS parts into St Athan
• Maintain excel trackers to ensure material availability supports production plan
• Update and maintain tracker with shipment details and receipt details. Positively confirm shipments and transport lead times to then populate predicted delivery dates into AML onto tracker.
• Communicate parts status, predicted delivery dates and highlight any issues that would affect the production plan
• Attend vendor calls as necessary to address any performance issues and to confirm deliveries are on track
• Ensure tier 1-tier 2 schedules are robust to ensure material requirement dates are achieved
• Ensure replacement parts are ordered and monitored
• Co-ordinate any special transport requirements
• Ensure the loop for returnable packaging is maintained between St Athan and vendors
• Work with NML / programme teams on model year changes / new models

Qualification & Experience:

• Working in a fast paced
• Problem resolution
• Ability to take task through to conclusion
• Ability to communicate across all levels of the business
• Good general education - no specifics

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.