MATERIALS PLANNING SUPPORT III

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TE Connectivity is hiring a Materials Planning Support III in Witham on a 12-month fixed term, reporting to the Site Material Planning Manager. The role supports planning, scheduling and monitoring material flow through production, determining quantities and order dates, and raising manufacturing orders and purchase requisitions to meet forecasts and customer orders. You will create manufacturing and material supply plans, own delivery performance and inventory control, and partner with Manufacturing, Logistics and Procurement to underpin S&OP. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of planning experience, strong ERP and MS Office skills, SAP preferred, and a proven ability to manage lead times, expedite when needed and drive continuous improvement. Tailor your CV to show measurable impact and cross-functional collaboration that aligns with TE values.

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Job Overview:

This position reports to the Site Material Planning Manager. At TE Connectivity, the Materials Planning Team are responsible for planning, scheduling, and monitoring the movement of material through the production cycle. The planning team determine quantity and order date for materials to meet production or engineering schedules, initiate purchase or production requisitions compliant with supply agreements, and develop the schedule to be used in the production facility based on forecasts and historical analysis.  

The Planner will be responsible for creating manufacturing and material supply plans which achieve customer satisfaction and cost objectives. He or she will be fully responsible for the delivery performance of its products, as well as the control of the related inventory. Working in conjunction with other members of the Planning team, and closely with other departments such as Manufacturing, logistics and Procurement Teams, this role supports Sales and Operations Planning processes.   

The Materials Planning Support role will be on a 12-month fixed term position.

Job Requirements:

• Make commitments to customer orders based on a robust material supply and capacity plans. 

• Be responsible for the on time delivery performance towards customers. 

• Establish lead times of each operation to meet shipping dates and commitments according to sales forecasts or customer orders. 

• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions. 

• Manage execution of plans. 

• Raising of Manufacturing Orders. 

• Raising of Purchase Requisition. 

• Capacity Planning.

• Inventory Management. 

• Provide Planning support for new Projects in the factory.

• Support & drive continuous improvement ethos and methodology across the organisation. 

• Pro-active and responsive to customer (internal and external) requirements. 

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in planning required (production planning in a dynamic manufacturing environment preferred but not compulsory). 

• 5 GCSE’s grade A-C (or eqivalent).  

• Computer literate, with a good understanding of ERP & Microsoft Office software.  

• SAP knowledge preferred.

Personal Qualities:

• Ability to make decisions, solve problems and work efficiently in a time pressured environment.

• Combines analytical approach to identifying improvement opportunities, with innovative ways to add value. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Team player.

TE Benefits:

• 25 Days Paid Holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Enhanced sickness payment.
• Annual Bonus.
• Enhanced Maternity leave.
• Pension Contribution double match up to 10%.
• EAP.
• Life Assurance 4 X Salary.
• Christmas Voucher.
• Sharesave Scheme.
• Expert Support for Menopause, Fertility, Baby and Men’s Health.
• Independent Free Mortgage Advice.

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork