Materials Planning Analyst

TE Connectivity Corporation; Witham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity is seeking a Production Planner to join their Materials Planning Team. You will develop and maintain production plans aligned to demand, availability, and capacity, and commit to delivery requirements.

You'll work with Manufacturing, Logistics and Procurement to ensure on-time delivery, manage inventories, and support new product introductions and process improvements across the factory.

Qualifications

• GCSE level (or equivalent) with five passes at Grade C/4 or above.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and Excel.
• Manufacturing experience and SAP knowledge are advantageous.
• Strong analytical mindset with data-driven decision making.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans aligned to demand, material availability and capacity.
• Commit to delivery requirements based on robust material supply and capacity plans.
• Drive and monitor on-time delivery performance to meet customer expectations.
• Establish and maintain manufacturing lead times to support orders and forecasts.
• Identify and resolve scheduling risks and expedite as needed to minimise delays.
• Adjust production schedules in response to changing priorities and supply challenges.
• Create and maintain Manufacturing Orders and raise Purchase Requisitions.
• Conduct capacity planning to optimise resource utilisation and support objectives.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

GCSE level with five passes at Grade C/4 or above

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Description:

Job Overview

This role is reporting to the site Supply Chain Manager. TE Connectivity's Materials Planning Team is responsible for the plans, schedules, and monitoring of the movement of material through the production cycle. They determine quantity and order date for materials to meet production or engineering schedules, initiate purchase or production requisitions compliant with supply agreements, and develop the schedule to be used in the production facility based on forecasts and historical analysis.

The Planner will be responsible for creating manufacturing and material supply plans which achieve customer satisfaction and cost objectives. He or she will be fully responsible for the delivery performance of its products, as well as the control of the related inventory. Working in conjunction with other members of the Planning team, and closely with other departments such as Manufacturing, logistics and Procurement Teams, this role supports Sales and Operations Planning processes.

Your new role:

• Develop and maintain production plans aligned to customer demand, material availability and manufacturing capacity.
• Commit to customer delivery requirements based on robust material supply and capacity plans.
• Drive and monitor on-time delivery performance to meet customer expectations.
• Establish and maintain manufacturing lead times to support customer orders and sales forecasts.
• Proactively identify and resolve scheduling risks, expediting activities where required to minimise delays.
• Adjust production schedules in response to changing priorities, supply challenges and unforeseen operational issues.
• Manage the effective execution of production plans across the manufacturing operation.
• Create and maintain Manufacturing Orders in line with production requirements.
• Raise Purchase Requisitions to ensure timely material availability.
• Conduct capacity planning to optimise resource utilisation and support business objectives.
• Manage inventory levels to balance customer service, production continuity and stock optimisation.
• Provide planning support for new product introductions, projects and operational improvements within the factory.
• Support and drive continuous improvement initiatives across planning and manufacturing processes.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing a proactive and responsive service.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Procurement, Supply Chain and Customer Service teams to achieve operational and customer delivery targets.

Your ideal background:

• Minimum 1 year's experience in a Production Planning, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing Planning role.
• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent), with a minimum of five passes at Grade C/4 or above.
• Strong IT skills with experience using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• SAP experience would be advantageous.
• Ability to analyse data and use planning systems to support effective decision-making and operational performance.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and implement practical solutions. Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the business. Customer-focused with a responsive and collaborative approach to supporting internal and external stakeholders. Strong team player who works effectively within cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives.

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