Vendor Planner

Adecco; Crewe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Crewe is seeking a Vendor Planner to ensure timely delivery of parts from external suppliers. The ideal candidate will have experience working with suppliers, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with import/export processes. This is a full-time, temporary role with competitive pay. Join a dynamic team and leverage your skills for growth in the manufacturing sector.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Dynamic team environment

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Proven track record of working with external suppliers on parts delivery.
• Familiarity with import/export processes and customs procedures, particularly post-Brexit.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure external supplier schedules are accurate and support production plans.
• Coordinate timely deliveries of parts to meet production demands.
• Identify potential supply constraints and maintain continuity of supply.
• Work closely with teams, vendors, and transport providers.
• Maintain key performance indicators for supplier delivery performance.

Skills

Experience with external suppliers

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Familiarity with MRP and scheduling tools

Job description

Vendor Planner

Location: Crewe

Contract Type: Temporary (Ends 30th September 2026)

Contract Length: 9 months

Working Pattern: Full Time

Hourly Rate: £21.49

Parking: Available nearby (18-minute walk from the office)

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the vibrant world of manufacturing and production? Adecco working in partnership with Bentley Motors is on the lookout for a passionate Vendor Planner to join their dynamic team in Crewe!

About the Role

As a Vendor Planner, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth delivery of non-sequenced parts from external suppliers. Your expertise will help align delivery schedules with the company's production build plan, ensuring that operations run like a well-oiled machine!

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Delivery Schedules: Ensure external supplier schedules are accurate and support production plans.
• Efficient Expediting: Coordinate timely deliveries of parts to meet production demands, ensuring the right parts are delivered at the right quality and time.
• Risk Management: Identify potential supply constraints early and implement corrective actions to maintain continuity of supply.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, vendors, and transport providers to resolve supply chain challenges.
• Performance Monitoring: Maintain key performance indicators and present supplier delivery performance metrics to management.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Proven track record of working with external suppliers on parts delivery.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with import/export processes and customs procedures, particularly post-Brexit.
• Skills: Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong teamwork skills, whether collaborating internally or with external partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with MRP and scheduling tools.

Why Join Us

• Dynamic Environment: Join a team that values innovation and collaboration.
• Growth Opportunities: This temporary role offers a chance to develop your skills in a leading organisation.
• Supportive Culture: Work alongside passionate professionals who are dedicated to excellence

If you're enthusiastic about making a significant impact in a fast-paced environment and have the skills to back it up, we want to hear from you!

How to Apply

Ready to embark on this exciting journey? Send us your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you're the perfect fit for this role.

Join us in shaping the future of manufacturing-apply today!

Note: This position is based in Crewe, and parking is available nearby.

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