Category Planner

TechnipFMC; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Category Planner to support the Connections team in Dunfermline. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in MRP/ERP systems and be proficient in Power BI for data analysis. Responsibilities include coordinating tooling for projects, managing product data in SAP, and ensuring on-time delivery of products. A background in material planning and effective communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Proficient in developing reports and dashboards using Power BI.
• Ability to interact effectively with multiple functions.
• Experience in material planning or scheduling is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate movement and availability of tooling for projects.
• Manage connections products material extensions in SAP.
• Monitor engineering releases to ensure on-time delivery.
• Support the connections team in various activities.
• Utilize data analytics for improvement opportunities.

Skills

Knowledge in MRP / ERP systems

Strong data analysis and visualization skills

Proficiency with Power BI tools

Effective communication skills

Ability to manage own workload

Tools

Power BI

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Purpose

As part of GSP, the Category Planner will support the Connections team in all planning activities related to the delivery of connections products from our internal/external global supply base to all TechnipFMC locations, in accordance with company policies & procedures.

Job Description

1. Coordinate the movement and availability of tooling to support the execution of connections products globally across both internal & external supply bases. Manage the Connections tool pool demand via ETM in conjunction with SEMs & suppliers.
2. In alignment with the Connections Tender Playbook, responsible for creation and maintenance of connections products material extension into SAP for Dunfermline SAP plants. Complete a yearly review of master data for connections products & coordinate required updates globally with regional planning representatives.
3. Monitor the progress of engineering releases in alignment with supplier schedules to ensure on-time delivery of connections products to projects. Serve as the point of contact for ZIMPACT reports/analysis to support engineering releases/changes to connections products.
4. Provide support to the wider connections team through tender, mobilization, and execution activities.
5. Utilize available data across SAP/We-Deliver/DRM to review the portfolio of connections products trends for improvement opportunities.

You are meant for this job if:

Essential

• Knowledge in MRP / ERP systems
• Knowledge of material BOM structures, for setup in SAP
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills
• Proficiency with Power BI tools (including DAX and Power Query) with demonstrated experience in developing reports and dashboards using Power BI
• Ability to manage own workload and work to defined deadlines
• Ability to have effective multifunctional interactions
• Effective communication skills

Desirable

• Primavera P6 knowledge
• Microsoft applications - Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience in material planning, master scheduling, or long-term planning