Supply Planner

The Company:We are working with a successful global manufacturing business with a site in Leeds - supporting them in their search for a temporary planner to supplement their successful supply chain team for an initial 4 month period.The Role:This role will support the creation of master production schedule and material plan needed to meet the master production schedule or independent customer demand.Key responsibilities:

• Use common processes tools, and information systems.
• Analyze and interpret Key Performance Indicators to identify areas for improvement and action plans.
• Execute the daily operational planning process within a specified functional area.
• Identify potential supply chain failures as part of the planning process and mitigate associated risks
• Work closely with stakeholders - internal and/or external to develop short term tactical improvements.
• Use the planning system to drive consistent planning signals across the supply chain Participate in functional process improvement teams

Working hours are Monday-Friday 7.5 hours per day between 8am and 6pmThis is a hybrid role, at the start of the assignment 3 days per week in the office and later on 2 days per week in the office.3 must haves for the role:- proficient in Excel- good communications skills- numerically capableCandidates will be trained in the use of MRP systems (Material Requirement Planning systems), no prior experience in this is required.At least one internship or equivalent work experience in a Supply Chain role is preferred but not essential.