Material Planner

Thales; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Belfast seeks a Materials Planner to enhance manufacturing efficiency through effective material planning and workflow management. The ideal candidate has a degree in Business Management, IT, Manufacturing or Engineering, interpersonal skills, and experience in a dynamic team. This role offers the flexibility to balance work and personal life while providing opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Market leading training and development

Flexible working hours

Career mentoring and coaching

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a degree or proven experience as a Material/Manufacturing Planner.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Systems and Material Planning principles is desirable.
• Experience in a dynamic team environment required.

Responsibilities

• Plan material requirements and manufacturing workflow for production schedules.
• Analyze manufacturing activities for adherence to schedules and performance.
• Provide training and support to manufacturing staff on systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Enthusiastic attitude

Education

Degree in Business Management, IT, Manufacturing or Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Materials Planner

Location: Belfast

Type: Permanent (You will work a 4 day week; Mon – Thurs)

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

As Materials Planner you will plan the material requirements and manufacturing workflow in support of the Company’s production schedules. To provide KPIs to help drive manufacturing efficiency and continual improvements.

• Assisting in the continued development of manufacturing planning and execution systems.
• Development and compilation of manufacturing KPIs in support of manufacturing improvements.
• Analysis of manufacturing activities in terms of adherence to schedules and performance against targets.
• Maintenance and management of parts supply through manufacturing systems.
• Providing training and support to manufacturing staff on manufacturing systems.
• Providing planning support to Work and Material Planning function.

About You

Applicants should be educated to degree level - preferably in Business Management, Information Technology, Manufacturing or Engineering or a proven background as a Material / Manufacturing Planner. The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate a high degree of interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a dynamic team environment.

• They must be able to follow projects and tasks through to completion.
• They must maintain a high standard of accuracy often under pressure to meet deadlines.
• They should be enthusiastic and motivated in their attitude to work.
• They should be confident to use their initiative with an innovative approach to problem solving.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Systems and an understanding of the principles of Material Planning are desirable.
• Experience using ERP systems or similar.

What We Can Offer

We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you will have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.

Flexibility

Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

If you are interested in this role, we would encourage you to have informal chat with the Talent Acquisition Partner.

Equal Opportunity

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

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