Material Planner - Rolling Stock

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Job summary

A leading company in rail solutions is seeking a Materials Planner to join their Logistics team in South East London. The role involves controlling materials from suppliers, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining accurate planning data. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience with SAP or Maximo systems. This position offers a competitive hourly pay rate and the opportunity to contribute to significant projects within the rail industry.

Qualifications

• Basic PC skills (Microsoft Word/Excel).
• Experience with SAP and/or Maximo systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Control materials from suppliers to internal departments.
• Monitor Supplier performance KPIs and ensure goods availability.
• Resolve receiving issues (overstock, shortage, damage).

Skills

Communication

Self-motivated

Fluent in English

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Job description

Job Description

Job title: Materials Planner

Job location: South East London

Hourly pay rate: £19.94 PAYE / £25.34 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. It is also the largest rolling stock manufacturer and provider in the UK, employing over 70,000 people 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 to ensure goods availability for Alstom projects
3. Monitor Supplier performance KPIs
4. Ensure and update the accuracy of material planning master data, complying with stock and logistic constraints
5. Create Material Planning documents (Call-off, Schedule Agreement) & Source List
6. Communicate planning documents to Suppliers and confirm receipt
7. Analyse supplier confirmations vs. Alstom needs, evaluate risks and impacts on production/projects
8. Identify priorities related to risk/impact and establish recovery actions
9. Maintain delivery dates in OTIF terms
10. Track missing parts until stock is available
11. Resolve receiving issues (overstock, shortage, damage, documentation, etc.)
12. Analyse and share delivery performance KPIs with stakeholders (internal & external)
13. Contribute to business risk assessments and mitigation plans

Personal Profile:

• Basic PC skills (Microsoft Word/Excel)
• Experience with SAP and/or Maximo systems is advantageous
• Self-motivated
• Fluent in English with good communication skills

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.