Associate Supply Network Planner

Recruiter
Juice Resource Solutions Limited
Location
Wokingham
Salary
175.00 - 182.00 GBP Daily
Posted
15 Aug 2017
Closes
22 Aug 2017
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time
The client family of companies is comprised of more than 250 operating companies in 57 countries employing approximately 128,000 people. The client is the world's most comprehensive and broadly based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related products for the consumer, pharmaceutical and medical devices & diagnostics markets. At least a billion people around the world are

Associate Supply Network Planner: GBP 175-182pd: 6 months Initially: Pinewood, UK

Role overview

The Associate Supply Network Planner is a key role in providing end to end support, for network planning and inventory optimization in distribution from Primary to Market Hubs. Provides analytical and technical support to ensure optimal customer service levels.

Responsibilities

. Responsible for collecting, analysing, and reporting key Supply Chain data, aiming to;.. Sustain & Improve Customer Experience Measure (LIFR/OTIF)
.. Optimise Inventory Parameters in WW Primary Hubs
.. Review & Approve Intercompany Stock Transfer (MRP prompt)
.. Optimise Demand Management Parameters
.. Place ICP purchase orders
. Identify root cause & work with Manufacturing & Sourcing to resolve supply issues. Communicate these "Supply Recovery" plans to S&OP and in Market Supply & Commercial partners as appropriate.
. Provide day to day PAC (product availability communication), in response to email/phone/system queries of replenishment orders, and key customer orders eg account bids/tender completion.
. Initiate Global Allocation Process when under constrained supply: Determine recommendation of % allocation by Region/Market, via collaboration with Regional S&OP and Marketing groups.
. Own DRP/Intercompany transfer process. Escalate any potential IT issues errors. Partner with Manufacturing & Logistics for optimal batch size & distribution route configuration.
. Own product specific planning KPIs
. Responsible for replenishment of downstream distribution network

Qualifications

. A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required/or equivalent qualification.
. A minimum of 2+ years Supply chain experience (ie Planning, Manufacturing) preferably in medical devices or pharmaceutical industry
. Basic Data Analytics/reporting skills. Problem solving with attention to detail.
. MRP/ERP system (eg SAP), basic functional knowledge.
. DRP/MRP system experience
. APICS certification desired
. Committed to expanding technical and business expertise.
. Effective written and oral communication skills in English.
. Strong collaboration & team work
. Experienced user of MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, VBA

Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are not able to get back to everyone who applies. Therefore if you have not heard back from Juice Resource Solutions within 7 days please assume that your application has been unsuccessful however we will contact you if suitable roles come up that match your skill set.

Please note that you must apply by using your CV and a covering letter. Please think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description and ensure your CV reflects the requirements of the role.

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