Materials Planner

Eaton Corporation; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Wimborne, part of the Eaton Corporation aerospace division, is seeking a materials planner to optimise demand, lead times and delivery performance for cutting-edge air-to-air refuelling systems. The role focuses on proactive scheduling, data integrity, and collaboration with Customer Services, Procurement, Manufacturing Engineers and Operations.

You will generate reports, track demand progression and support cost-effective planning while ensuring clear BOM synchronization and timely

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a materials planner within a technology company (ideally mechanical/electrical/aerospace).

Responsibilities

• Liaise closely with Customer Services Representatives / Commercial and other functions to ensure all customer orders are loaded with the appropriate lead time etc.
• Take responsibility for identifying and where possible resolving all problems with fulfilling demand to schedule and cost
• Pro-actively manage schedule dates and drive towards satisfying customer request dates
• To actively create and manage information that allows demand to be tracked and progressed through Operations
• Provide input into weekly and monthly reports as required
• Support improvement strategies within Operations that ultimately support improvements to delivery performance, inventory and reduce costs
• Liaise closely with Procurement and other warehouses to ensure that Operations are able to deliver to committed due dates
• Liaise with Manufacturing Engineers to ensure that there is no ambiguity in the Bill of Materials
• Where appropriate compile strip and survey reports as requested by customers
• Lead/attend drumbeat reviews to ensure timely progression of all tasks associated with progressing demand through the business
• Ensure performance development reviews are completed and acted upon
• Generate and upkeep necessary KPI’s and performance board information
• Release and control of work orders including management of part requirements and start dates and works order exception messages

Skills

Customer orientation

Influence & communication

Time management

Initiative & drive

Scheduling & planning

Supply chain logistics

Job description

Eaton Wimborne

Located in Wimborne, Dorset, Eaton's Aerospace division is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, renowned for delivering fully integrated solutions for both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft.

Our Wimborne facility specialises in cutting-edge air-to-air refuelling systems, advanced refuelling probes, air-to-air and air-to-ground launch systems utilising both pneumatic and pyrotechnic ejection technologies, as well as a range of Defensive Aids Sub-Systems.

With over 80 years of industry experience, we are recognised as the world’s leading provider of air-to-air refuelling systems, offering fifth-generation solutions to Air Forces worldwide. Our legacy of innovation and technical excellence sets us apart as the most advanced air-to-air refuelling supplier on the globe

What You’ll Do

• Liaise closely with the Customer Services Representatives / Commercial and other functions to ensure all customer orders are loaded with the appropriate lead time etc.
• Take responsibility for identifying and where possible resolving all problems with fulfilling demand to schedule and cost
• Pro-actively manage schedule dates and drive towards satisfying customer request dates
• To actively create and manage information that allows demand to be tracked and progressed through Operations
• Provide input into weekly and monthly reports as required
• Support improvement strategies within Operations that ultimately support improvements to delivery performance, inventory and reduce costs
• Liaise closely with Procurement and other warehouses to ensure that Operations are able to deliver to committed due dates
• Liaise with Manufacturing Engineers to ensure that there is no ambiguity in the Bill of Materials
• Where appropriate compile strip and survey reports as requested by customers
• Lead/attend drumbeat reviews to ensure timely progression of all tasks associated with progressing demand through the business
• Ensure performance development reviews are completed and acted upon
• Generate and upkeep necessary KPI’s and performance board information
• Release and control of work orders including management of part requirements and start dates and works order exception messages

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a materials planner within a technology company (ideally mechanical/electrical/aerospace)

Skills

• Customer orientation – Intermediate
• Influence & Communication – Intermediate
• Managing Time & Priorities – Advanced
• Initiative & Drive – Advanced
• Detailed Scheduling & Planning – Advanced
• Supply Chain Logistics - Advanced