Key Responsibilities: Manage the Materials Planning team to ensure the appropriate resource and experience is dedicated to each customer account. Maintain a cost base in line with Operational margin objectives. Ensure DRP forecasts and/or customer schedules are analysed and actioned in a timely manner. Ensure planning team continue to maintain data integrity within the ERP system. Maintaining inventory levels in line with annual plan/monthly forecasts and highlighting variances as appropriate. Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers. Participate in contract and cost negotiations as required. Analyse monthly inventory reports and work with sales dept to identify excess and End of Life product. Monitor and analyse supply chain performance metrics to identify areas of improvements. Implement and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise supply chain efficiency and reduce costs. Any other tasks assigned by the management. Role Attributes: Teamwork - Work efficiently with others on work projects or towards a common goal. Promote and participate in a positive team environment. Communication - Ability to determine where differing degrees of communication are required, and priorities are understood. Organization - Able to plan carefully and keep items in order to focus on tasks to be more efficient in the workplace. Time management - Planning, decision making, prioritization, goal setting. Ability to listen - Taking the time to listen and as necessary, filter most valuable content. Ability to adapt - Priorities can change and ability to adapt to changing circumstances can dictate success.Education, Experience & Qualifications: CIPS or associate degree in business, Supply Chain, or equivalent combination of experience and education. 5+ years' experience in senior materials planning, procurement, or demand planning. Creative and Strategic thinker. Data orientated with critical math and reasoning skills. Strong presentation skills
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