Strategic Automotive Materials Planner

Wipac Technology Ltfd; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipac Technology Limited, a leading automotive lighting designer and manufacturer for luxury brands, seeks a Materials Planner to ensure continuous supply of components while meeting budget targets. The role supports production resilience and on-time delivery across European markets.

You will create weekly supplier schedules in the in-house ERP, maintain data accuracy, liaise with customers and suppliers, and drive recovery plans for supply risks.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within Manufacturing sector, preferably automotive.
• Demonstrable proficiency in Mathematics with an excellent level of attention to detail.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office programmes including Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables etc.)
• Previous experience of SAP would be desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, internal and external customers.
• Able to work on own initiative and be able to adapt to new processes and situations.

Responsibilities

• Review customer demand to ensure continuous, uninterrupted supply.
• Using in house ERP system, create supplier schedules and ensure they are communicated and received weekly.
• Create good working relationships with customers and suppliers allowing for frank and open dialogue regarding demand and supply.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers to communicate risks to supply and develop robust recovery plans.
• Ensure all inbound/outbound special freight is recorded and root causes understood to prevent re-occurrence.
• Maintain system data regarding SO due dates.
• Escalate known supply risks to internal stakeholders.
• Work with Purchasing to ensure supplier adherence to SLAs.
• Participate in the ECR process to manage obsolescence and cost risks.
• Ensure planning metrics meet annual forecast for Inventory and freight in.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement changes.
• Participate in problem solving activities.
• Participate in weekly process reviews to improve knowledge and identify improvements.
• Continuously review current processes and communicate improvement opportunities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication with suppliers/customers

Initiative/self-motivation

Tools

SAP

Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)

Job description

Wipac Technology Limited, a leading automotive lighting designer and manufacturer for luxury brands, seeks a Materials Planner to ensure continuous supply of components while meeting budget targets. The role supports production resilience and on-time delivery across European markets.

You will create weekly supplier schedules in the in-house ERP, maintain data accuracy, liaise with customers and suppliers, and drive recovery plans for supply risks.