Material Planner
- Recruiter
- Networking People (UK) Limited
- Location
- Bristol
- Salary
- Neg.
- Posted
- 26 Apr 2017
- Closes
- 04 May 2017
- Sectors
- Logistics & Transport
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Material Planner
Are you looking for opportunities to work on high profile rail projects and advanced technology alongside experts from the UK, Europe and Japan? Come and join the fastest growing rail business in the world!
As a global provider of total railway solutions, Hitachi Rail Europe has a growing international presence and product range. We are leading the largest rail modernisation project in UK history and delivering the UK's next generation of rolling stock. We are working to Inspire the Next - and this is your chance to be part of it.
Your new role
On a shift basis as part of the Central Planning Cell (CPC) based at Stoke Gifford Train Maintenance Centre, develop and deliver the operational material plan with the necessary information to allow the efficient scheduling and execution of rolling stock maintenance across all Train Maintenance Centres on the GWML. This is through the identification, prioritisation and allocation of material, special tools and test equipment and the alignment of resources in accordance with contractual and performance requirements.
Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:
Focus on future maintenance work: daily; weekly; monthly; quarterly; and annually in order to develop and continually refine the material plan for the GWML Class 800 fleet.
- Assess operational situation and dispatch requirements in order to inform the material plan.
- Identify, prioritise and allocate material spares, special tools and test equipment in accordance with contractual, performance, technical and safety requirements.
- Develop and maintain Bills of Material (BOM) for work orders in the SAP Maintenance Management System (MMS).
- Liaise with Engineering and Production departments to identify, allocate and leverage resources to enable the material plan.
- Manage costs through the effective and efficient alignment of material and resources.
- Comply with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in order to drive continuous improvement.
- Be reactive to incidents, disruptions and emergencies on the operational railway and amend the material plan accordingly.
- Expedite material demands and act as the immediate focal point for all Train Maintenance Centre material issues.
- Develop and maintain a list of critical outstanding material spares and monitor all defects that are awaiting material spares or tools.
- Identify, monitor and resolve any material issues which affect the overall maintenance plan.
- Provide Supply Chain subject matter expertise into the Central Planning Cell.
- Ensure defects in-service and emerging work requirements are incorporated into the material plan.
- Liaise with Production Schedulers and Stores Operatives at Train Maintenance Centres to agree the material plan.
- Liaise with Supply Chain to inform stock levels and purchasing decisions.
- Liaise with the Maintenance Control Room staff at the Railway Operating Centre (ROC) in Swindon in order to inform the material plan.
- Liaise with Operations Support and Engineering staff in order to incorporate overhauls and technical investigations into the material plan.
- Monitor and evaluate the material plan in order to drive continuous improvement and support fleet reliability improvements.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders and maintain a customer focus.
- Liaise with contractors and external repair agencies in order to inform the maintenance plan.
- Participate in daily conference calls.
- Prepare reports and give verbal briefs as required.
- Perform administrative duties as required.
- Promote, support and comply with all health and safety practices in the workplace.
- Undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in accordance with Hitachi's new business demands as required.
- Any other duties as directed by the Lead Production Planner
Qualifications
- Previous experience of supply chain planning and scheduling.
- Excellent problem solving skills and ability to think quickly.
- Experience of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) - SAP, Maximo or Equinox.
- Intermediate IT skills - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
- Advanced Certificate or Diploma in Procurement & Supply Operations - Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
- BTEC HNC/HND in Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
- Knowledge of railway operations and previous experience of supporting rolling stock maintenance would be advantageous.
- Lean Six Sigma experience.
Why Hitachi Rail Europe?
At Hitachi Rail Europe you will find a passionate and collaborative environment. We operate according to our values of Harmony, Sincerity and Pioneering Spirit. As such, we work closely as a team and empower our colleagues to take ownership and become creative in our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in the contribution we make to society and we always act with integrity and fairness towards our customers, suppliers and colleagues.
We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. This includes a pension scheme with contributions up to 9%, health insurance, up to 28 days of annual leave and many more perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.
If you like the sound of the above and feel energised by the idea of joining a great brand at a moment of exciting expansion, please apply now. We look forward to hearing from you!
Are you looking for opportunities to work on high profile rail projects and advanced technology alongside experts from the UK, Europe and Japan? Come and join the fastest growing rail business in the world!
As a global provider of total railway solutions, Hitachi Rail Europe has a growing international presence and product range. We are leading the largest rail modernisation project in UK history and delivering the UK's next generation of rolling stock. We are working to Inspire the Next - and this is your chance to be part of it.
Your new role
On a shift basis as part of the Central Planning Cell (CPC) based at Stoke Gifford Train Maintenance Centre, develop and deliver the operational material plan with the necessary information to allow the efficient scheduling and execution of rolling stock maintenance across all Train Maintenance Centres on the GWML. This is through the identification, prioritisation and allocation of material, special tools and test equipment and the alignment of resources in accordance with contractual and performance requirements.
Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:
Focus on future maintenance work: daily; weekly; monthly; quarterly; and annually in order to develop and continually refine the material plan for the GWML Class 800 fleet.
- Assess operational situation and dispatch requirements in order to inform the material plan.
- Identify, prioritise and allocate material spares, special tools and test equipment in accordance with contractual, performance, technical and safety requirements.
- Develop and maintain Bills of Material (BOM) for work orders in the SAP Maintenance Management System (MMS).
- Liaise with Engineering and Production departments to identify, allocate and leverage resources to enable the material plan.
- Manage costs through the effective and efficient alignment of material and resources.
- Comply with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in order to drive continuous improvement.
- Be reactive to incidents, disruptions and emergencies on the operational railway and amend the material plan accordingly.
- Expedite material demands and act as the immediate focal point for all Train Maintenance Centre material issues.
- Develop and maintain a list of critical outstanding material spares and monitor all defects that are awaiting material spares or tools.
- Identify, monitor and resolve any material issues which affect the overall maintenance plan.
- Provide Supply Chain subject matter expertise into the Central Planning Cell.
- Ensure defects in-service and emerging work requirements are incorporated into the material plan.
- Liaise with Production Schedulers and Stores Operatives at Train Maintenance Centres to agree the material plan.
- Liaise with Supply Chain to inform stock levels and purchasing decisions.
- Liaise with the Maintenance Control Room staff at the Railway Operating Centre (ROC) in Swindon in order to inform the material plan.
- Liaise with Operations Support and Engineering staff in order to incorporate overhauls and technical investigations into the material plan.
- Monitor and evaluate the material plan in order to drive continuous improvement and support fleet reliability improvements.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders and maintain a customer focus.
- Liaise with contractors and external repair agencies in order to inform the maintenance plan.
- Participate in daily conference calls.
- Prepare reports and give verbal briefs as required.
- Perform administrative duties as required.
- Promote, support and comply with all health and safety practices in the workplace.
- Undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in accordance with Hitachi's new business demands as required.
- Any other duties as directed by the Lead Production Planner
Qualifications
- Previous experience of supply chain planning and scheduling.
- Excellent problem solving skills and ability to think quickly.
- Experience of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) - SAP, Maximo or Equinox.
- Intermediate IT skills - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
- Advanced Certificate or Diploma in Procurement & Supply Operations - Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
- BTEC HNC/HND in Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
- Knowledge of railway operations and previous experience of supporting rolling stock maintenance would be advantageous.
- Lean Six Sigma experience.
Why Hitachi Rail Europe?
At Hitachi Rail Europe you will find a passionate and collaborative environment. We operate according to our values of Harmony, Sincerity and Pioneering Spirit. As such, we work closely as a team and empower our colleagues to take ownership and become creative in our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in the contribution we make to society and we always act with integrity and fairness towards our customers, suppliers and colleagues.
We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. This includes a pension scheme with contributions up to 9%, health insurance, up to 28 days of annual leave and many more perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.
If you like the sound of the above and feel energised by the idea of joining a great brand at a moment of exciting expansion, please apply now. We look forward to hearing from you!