International Material Planner

The Opportunity - International Material Planner

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About the role:

Located within the JCB Group Logistics Team, Cheadle, we are a unique central JCB function managing warehousing and International Supply chain for all UK manufacturing business units. Where up to 60 containers are managed, delivered and offloaded each day into our new state of the art Warehouse. You will be working in a fast-paced team environment in an engaging role with a difference. Liaising closely with key stakeholders of the business and the Lead Logistics Partner to ensure that the supply of materials meets the production schedule. The role offers great potential for personal development and the ability to progress your career within JCB.

What does this role involve day to day?

· Schedule components to meet production requirements whilst maintaining minimal safety stock levels. 

· Manage risks to minimise impact on production schedule. Take follow up actions in relation to material shortages that affect production.

· Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify areas of improvement. 

· Generate and communicate supplier material delivery schedules and forecasts to ensure they reflect requirements and meet demands

· Develop and maintain good relationships with suppliers and ensure demand for materials is met and deliveries made on time

· Resolve supplier concerns and evaluate supplier performance

· Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

· Understand vessel schedules and impacts

· Work collaboratively with the Lead Logistics Partner.

· Bring ideas for change

This will be suited to you if you have

· Understanding of container management 

· Ability to work under pressure.

· Able to build strong relationships with key stakeholders

· Experience of strategic material planning in a fast-paced environment.   

· SAP experience preferred

· Excel Intermediate - Essential

· Sound ERP/MRP understanding

· Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills

· Excellent attention to detail

· Assertive, optimistic, resilient and welcome change

· Results orientated and organised with the ability to plan and deliver against deadlines

What happens next?

Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial teams interview followed by an in-person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at recruitment@jcb.com 

What's in it for you?

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.

We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our Recruitment Team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email recruitment@jcb.com, and a member of the team will be in touch.

Recruitment Agencies: JCB does not accept any speculative approaches to present candidates for advertised vacancies.