Planning and Logistics Specialist

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and inventory levels.Coordinate with operations and engineering teams to ensure capacity and resource alignment.Lead in creation, management and scheduling of Works Orders within Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tool to satisfy customer demands.Coordinate Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process.Collaborate with supply chain/procurement team to facilitate, and ensure availability of materials for customer requirements.Monitor stock levels and stock control, ensuring materials are available and traceable for development and production activities.Along with the Supply Chain Manager, implement appropriate inventory levels and controls for each part.Organise and manage bonded stores, consumables and line side Kanban stock control.Conduct periodic stock checks, as required.Analyse material usage, stock levels and usage trends to improve inventory management.Generate regular reports on KPIs, such as inventory turnover.Prepare and deliver kits to appropriate resources and manage booking in processes.Manage inbound and outbound logistics, including international shipments.Implement and qualify cost effective and sustainable packaging solutions.Qualifications

Experience in production planning using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.Experience in inventory management and stock control methodologies.Awareness of customs regulations and export control.Proactive, energetic, supportive and team oriented.Desirable: Experience in D365 (Microsoft ERP system).Knowledge of quality systems such as ISO9001 and AS9100D.Understanding of LEAN methodologies and waste reduction techniques.Benefits

Competitive salaryPension schemeCycle to work schemeFlexible working hours and hybrid working25 days holiday plus bank holidaysFocused training and career development planning with opportunities to progressFree on-site parkingEmployee Referral SchemePlease note: The availability of hybrid working arrangements may vary depending on the specific role and its ..... full job details .....