Materials planner (automotive industry)

OPTIMA RECRUITMENT EUROPE, s.r.o.

Place of work
Netherlands
Contract type
full-time

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

 To prepare detailed supply requirements plans with schedules of deliveries for a broad range of globally sourced commodities & raw materials and ensure timely & adequate supply of materials for production.
 Manage/maintain stock policies and (raw) material inventory to ensure timely materials availability to the manufacturing site whilst maintaining keep inventory levels at minimum levels.
 Prepare complex materials analysis, including; integrating supply/demand views, customer forecasts, inventory positions, rates of new product launches, end of components life cycle & changes in supplier capabilities.
 Document key material planning processes, recommend improvements & implement those enhancements.
 Recommend changes to key material planning parameters like safety stock and replenishment frequencies. Control data maintenance and updates to the ERP system with Data Controller.
 Develop a materials/components demand supply plan including: supply-demand balancing, supply availability, allocations, delivery performance, flexibility requirements.
 Assess supplier capacity loads, bottlenecks, and material availability, to advise management of supply chain constraints.
 Perform statistical data analyses to establish optimized future long term demands and establish delivery service level requirements / safety stocks.
 Process purchase requests for materials/components from approved suppliers / consolidate system proposed orders. Communicate materials/components delivery schedules & expedite required materials.
 Generate consumption vs. planned/ordered reports, inventory balances, targets & measures for management review.

Employee perks, benefits

 Work in an international, fast expanding automotive company
 Work in an inspiring and informal working atmosphere
 The salary is in accordance with the collective labor agreement

Information about the selection process

If you are interested in, please, send your CV on [email protected]

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Company on whose behalf the position is being filled

Automotive industry, manufacture of transport equipment

For our client – automotive company with a plant in Holland – we are looking for a suitable candidate for a position MATERIALS PLANNER.

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)
Postgraduate (Doctorate)

Language skills

English - Upper intermediate (B2)

Personality requirements and skills

 Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Engineering (Mechanical) or a degree is in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics,
 Excellent math skills.
 Minimum 2 years’ material planning experience in a global supply chain company, preferably in high complex manufacturing industries.
 Ability to analyse product bills of material to understand key requirements.
 Experience with planning or purchasing of cast iron/steel from foundries, machined, forged and stamped components including electronics.
 Proficient knowledge of MS Office with advanced skills in MS Excel for analysis, planning & reporting.
 Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, preferably with proficient knowledge of Databases and Structured Query Language.
 Excellent verbal & written communication, negotiation skills
 Strong organizational skills & attention to detail.
 Ability to work with cross functional teams in a lead role on material planning issues.
 High customer service skills & able to solve problems of diverse scope.
 Ability to manage multiple projects & support to various departments with different requirements.
 Must be highly flexible & adjust readily to new situations.
 Ability to work under pressure and stress resistant.

Advertiser

Brief description of the company

OPTIMA Recruitment Europe is an international Human Resource agency with more than 15 years experience on the European labour market. We are established in the Czech Republic with extended branches in Ireland, Holland and Germany. Our international partnerships allow us to provide services even outside of these borders.

The company is a holder of a licence to offer recruitment services.

Number of employees

20-24 employees
ID: 1907804  Datum zveřejnění: 23.10.2014