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Rullion Engineering Cumbria; Preston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a SIOP Master Scheduler in Preston. The successful candidate will lead the SIOP process, develop production schedules, and coordinate across departments. Candidates should have 2+ years of demand or supply planning experience and proficiency in Excel. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in a manufacturing environment with competitive pay rates.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in demand planning or related roles.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the local monthly SIOP process.
• Participate in monthly demand reviews.
• Develop and maintain a master production schedule.
• Coordinate with Operations and relevant departments.
• Identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Conduct scenario planning for demand changes.
• Generate the supply plan for the annual business plan.
• Maintain accurate master data within planning systems.
• Continuously improve local SIOP process.

Skills

Demand planning

Supply planning

Cross-functional team leadership

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

SIMIO

Job description

Overview

Job title: SIOP Master Scheduler

Duration: 12 month rolling contract

Start date: ASAP (subject to medical and security clearance)

Shift patterns: 38hrs per week Mon-Fri

Pay rate: £30 - £33 per hour (PAYE) DOE

Location: Preston, Lancashire, North West

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the local monthly SIOP process (supply review and demand/financial reconciliation) and provide reporting to the global SIOP Team.
• Participate in monthly local and global demand reviews.
• Develop and maintain a master production schedule aligned with demand and business objectives.
• Coordinate with Operations and other relevant departments to align capacity, production schedules, material requirements and inventory targets.
• Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities within the supply and demand plan, recommend mitigation strategies and lead cross-functional meetings to drive alignment, accountability and timely resolution.
• Conduct scenario planning to assess the impact of demand changes, supply disruptions or capacity constraints.
• Generate the supply plan for the annual 5-Year Business Plan, aligning long-term capacity with strategic demand forecasts.
• Maintain accurate master data and planning parameters within the planning systems in close collaboration with the Production Planning Team.
• Continuously improve and evolve the local SIOP process supporting the ongoing global SIOP process maturity improvements.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 2+ years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, SIOP leadership roles or similar roles in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with SAP and SIMIO is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.

Application and Additional Information

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Company information

This contract vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd.

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.