Material Planner / Inventory Controller

JCB; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the machinery manufacturing sector as a Material Planner / Inventory Controller on a 3-month fixed term contract at JCB. You will manage supplier relationships and ensure parts availability to support customer needs globally. Ideal for individuals with planning experience and knowledge of aftermarket parts, this position offers competitive benefits including a salary and access to facilities like the onsite gym.

Benefits

33 days’ holiday

Company pension

Access to onsite gym

In-house doctor, dentist, and optician

ULEV car scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts with high street retailers

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a planning role required.
• Knowledge of aftermarket parts business is crucial.
• Familiarity with SAP and Syncron systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound supply chain across various suppliers.
• Planning and scheduling of forecast requirements from suppliers.
• Expediting parts for customer shortages.

Skills

Planning

Knowledge of aftermarket parts business

Supplier management

Proactive communication

Education

Experience in planning role

Tools

SAP

Syncron

Job description

Contract Type: Full Time

Working Pattern: Fixed Term

The Opportunity – Material Planner / Inventory Controller

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About the role:

This is a 3 month fixed term contract with a view of extending

As a member of the exciting and varied JCB Service inventory team, you will be responsible for an exciting and varied portfolio of suppliers, covering a number of key commodity areas, supporting JCB’s dealers & customers globally.

Availability is critical to JCB’s drive for the industry’s finest customer support; you will be responsible for the management of the inbound supply chain across a suite of suppliers, including reviewing risk of run-out, issuing schedules to suppliers, tackling overdue concerns, and developing suppliers to better support aftermarket requirements.

What does this role involve day to day?

• Planning and scheduling of forecast requirements from suppliers
• Maintenance of part data quality on forecasting, and lead-times
• Urgent response time to internal Techweb system requirements
• Proactive expediting of parts for customer shortages and vehicle off road requirements (VOR)
• Responding to customer demands, and ensuring parts are available.
• Managing supplier relationships across your area of responsibility
• Prompt resolution on goods-inbound discrepancies
• Working with cross-functional teams to deliver the best solution for the customer
  
  
  

This will be suited to you if

• You have previous experience in a planning role
• You have knowledge of aftermarket parts business
• You have SAP experience
• You have Syncron knowledge
  
  
  

What happens next?

Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial teams interview followed by an in-person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at [e-mail]

What's in it for you?

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.

We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our Recruitment Team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email [e-mail], and a member of the team will be in touch.

Recruitment Agencies: JCB does not accept any speculative approaches to present candidates for advertised vacancies.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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