Operations Planner

JR United Kingdom; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is seeking a highly skilled warehouse Operations Planner to oversee material planning and logistics activities at their Solihull site. Successful candidates will have experience in operational improvements and will be proficient in communication, problem-solving, and operational layout design. The role involves flexibility with hours and weekends as needed, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Holiday buy scheme

Pension and life assurance

Employee benefits platform

Discounts on gym memberships

Discounts on retail and travel

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehouse planning or solutions design.
• Strong understanding of operational layouts and warehouse environments.
• Experience with LEAN methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Calculate volumes and flows of parts throughout the operation.
• Conduct resource planning to fulfil business needs.
• Design parts layout considering LEAN methodologies.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Tools

AutoCAD

MTM software

Job description

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We have an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced and skilled warehouse Operations Planner at our customers automotive site based in Solihull. This amazing role will see you linking all onsite material planning and logistics activities inline with CEVA functional teams to deliver varying project requirements. You will respond and effectively plan for changes in the supply chain caused by demand variances, cost or customer challenges.

This pivotal role will see you based at our Solihull operation Monday to Friday, you will need to be flexible in working hours and days dependant on project needs, therefore weekend work may be required.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Reporting into Senior Planning Manager your main areas of responsibility will be:

• Calculate the volumes and flows of parts throughout the operation. (PREP)
• Conduct regular resource planning to identify and fulfil resources and skills required to meet business needs and objectives.
• Design parts layout in the warehouse and lineside environments considering LEAN methodologies.
• Work with the production and operational teams to identify suitable delivery methods.
• Provide detailed logistics support at the request of the customer.
• Benchmark and review current operations to ensure a best-in-class service.
• Advocate a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Support in the development of the planning master schedule.
• Support ERP system development, testing and reporting issues.
• Ensure the timely delivery of all projects, highlighting risks and providing solutions.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

To be successful in your application you will have proven experience working within a warehouse planning or solutions design role where you have experience in designing and deploying operational improvements and projects. You will have a strong understanding of operational layouts and warehousing or production environments, ideally within a fast paced and changing environment.

It goes without saying that you will be an excellent communicator and problem-solver with a keen interest in continuous improvement, LEAN methodologies or solutions design. You will be able to build effective working relationships at all levels with a strong customer ethos, confident in preparing and presenting statistical reports, data analytics and operational plans, therefore, you will be practiced in MS packages and software’s.

It would be desirable however not essential if you have experience of using AutoCAD or MTM software.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.

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