Job Description

Overall Responsibility:

To support the production plan by ensuring there is adequate raw materials availability whilst respecting available warehouse space by using model stock techniques and engaging with suppliers accordingly.

Focus Area 1

Compile the operational raw materials plan weekly postproduction plan publications and engage with the production planner to ensure a feasible plan is compiled. Communicate any potential risks to stakeholders in the S&OE and Supply Reviews.

Focus Area 2

Raise POs in line with the Raw materials tactical plan with suppliers and ensure receipt of raw materials closing out these POs accordingly. Ensure Raw material call offs are done timely from suppliers to support the production plan execution, this will require managing a model stock on some RM with JIT on others whilst creating and maintaining a healthy relationship with suppliers to allow for supply chain demand variability.

Focus Area 3

Manage the warehouse space allocated for raw materials through reviewing the next 13 weeks call of plan and adjusting the plan or escalating timely as required to support the business, Monitor the age of Raw materials in the warehouse and create visibility to enable the business to reduce potential write offs,

Focus Area 4

Measure supplier performance in supporting timely delivery of the correct quantity required of raw materials and escalate deviations accordingly

Requirements of the Role Qualification:

BEng Industrial engineering preferred

Preferred Skills:

Needs to be a strong collaborator/ team player, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to adhere to deadlines, Fast responsiveness is critical, needs to be able to expedite unforeseen risks effectively with speed.

NB: Specific duties/responsibilities will vary from time to time: the above list is intended to indicate the general nature of the post and is not exhaustive. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in supporting the business by undertaking any other responsibilities which are aligned with this job level.