Material Scheduler

Confidential; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Confidential in Petersfield is seeking a Material Scheduler responsible for scheduling materials and components to support an uninterrupted production process. The role requires tracking Purchase Orders, identifying shortages, and collaborating with multiple functions to maintain a feasible production plan.

Candidate should have 2–4 years in Supply Chain, manufacturing exposure, and experience with tools like SAP, E2 Open, or Kinaxis.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of related experience in Supply Chain, preferably with experience in manufacturing, supply planning, sourcing / purchasing and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all material and components scheduling to support uninterrupted production and ensure timely flow of chemicals and components into plants or TPM.
• Accountable for tracking and status updates of Purchase Orders.
• Raise alerts weekly and identify material shortages on the 0-8 weeks horizon.
• Engage with Material planners to close gaps and drive material-aligned plans with Factory Scheduler team.
• Partner with SRP, MPS, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and Warehousing to ensure an executable manufacturing schedule.
• Work with SRP and MPS to ensure material and FG alignment in the 0-6 week horizon.
• Approve Materials Handover from a Materials perspective.
• Collaborate with Logistics to reflect accurate lead times and develop strategies for deviations.
• Monitor and project warehouse utilization based on scheduled deliveries vs FG production plan

Skills

Supply chain experience

Manufacturing experience

Supply planning

Sourcing / purchasing

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, Operations Research or related field

Tools

SAP

E2 Open

Kinaxis

Job description

Material Scheduler

Petersfield

08 30 Monday - Friday

Fixed Term Contract (Initially x 4 Months)

POSITION SUMMARY

The role will be responsible for the following:

• Responsible for all material and components scheduling to support un-interrupted production process, ensuring the timely and accurate flow of chemicals and components into the plants or Third Party Manufacturing (TPM), driving Plant attainment, Materials alignment on 0-8 weeks horizon and Fill rate improvement from a materials availability standpoint.
• Accountable for tracking and status update of Purchase Orders
• Responsible to raise alerts weekly and identifying material shortages on the 0-8 weeks horizon.
• Responsible to engage with Material planners to close other gaps, and to drive trade-offs with Factory Scheduler team driving to a material aligned plan
• Partnering with SRP, MPS, Manufacturing (intern & external), Quality, Logistics, and Warehousing to ensure an executable manufacturing schedule.
• Work directly with SRP and MPS to ensure material and FG alignment in the 0 6-week horizon.
• Accountable for materials supportability of the FG plan and approving deviations from that plan based on material availability.
• Approve the Materials Handover process from a Materials perspective.
• Partner with Logistics to ensure accurate lead times are reflected in the system and develop strategies to support deviations.
• Partner with the Warehousing Team to monitor and project warehouse utilization based on scheduled deliveries vs FG production plan

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, Operations Research or related field
• Minimum 2-4 years of related experience in Supply Chain, preferably with experience in manufacturing, supply planning, sourcing / purchasing and supplier management
• Knowledge of, and experience with supply planning and supplier collaboration tools (e.g., SAP, E2 Open, Kinaxis, etc.) is preferred
• Preferably prior experience in material planning in a manufacturing/production industry