Materials Planner

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Job summary

A leading company in the rail solutions industry is seeking a Materials Planner in South East London. The role involves coordinating material deliveries, monitoring supplier performance, and ensuring timely availability of goods for projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in logistics, basic PC skills, and familiarity with SAP or Maximo systems.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate express delivery needs with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance KPIs.
• Maintain accurate material planning master data.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivated

Basic PC skills

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Job description

Job Description

Job title: Materials Planner

Job location: South East London

Hourly pay rate: £19.94 PAYE / £25.88 Umbrella

Shifts: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:30

Duration: 1 year

Minimum start date: ASAP

Industries considered: All Warehouse backgrounds - Rolling Stock, Automotive, and Aerospace is desirable

Disciplines considered: Materials Controller, Stores, and Materials Scheduler and Planner

Company Summary

A world-renowned Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing, service, and maintenance company, and the number one provider of rail solutions globally. This prestigious company is also the largest rolling stock manufacturer and provider in the UK, employing over 70,000 employees across 60 countries.

Position Summary

Work as part of a Logistics team led by the Stores Team Leader. The key duties involve controlling materials from suppliers to internal departments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Express delivery needs to suppliers
2. Follow up on deliveries and ensure the availability of goods for projects
3. Monitor supplier performance KPIs
4. Ensure and update the accuracy of material planning master data, in compliance with stock and logistic constraints
5. Create material planning documents (Call-off, Schedule Agreement) and respective source list
6. Communicate planning documents to suppliers and follow up for confirmation
7. Analyze supplier confirmations vs. company needs and evaluate risk/impact, anticipating issues on production/projects
8. Identify priorities related to risk/impact and set up recovery actions
9. Maintain delivery dates in terms of OTIF
10. Track missing parts until stock availability
11. Resolve receiving issues (overstock, shortage, damage, documentation, etc.)
12. Analyze and share delivery performance KPIs with stakeholders (internal & external)
13. Contribute to business risk assessments and mitigation plans

Personal Profile

• Basic PC skills, e.g., Microsoft Word/Excel
• Experience with SAP and/or Maximo systems is advantageous
• Must be self-motivated
• Fluent in English with good communication skills

Please note: All applicants must pass a drugs and alcohol test before being offered a position (standard procedure on rail depots). Due to high application volume, only suitable candidates will be contacted. Your details may be retained for future opportunities.