Job Opportunity: Materials Planner
eFlexes seeks an experienced Materials Planner to join a distinguished aviation company based in Shannon, Co Clare. The Materials Planner will be instrumental in maintaining optimal inventory levels and ensuring materials availability for production.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and update product safety stocks, EOQ, and reorder levels, implementing a quarterly review procedure thereafter.
- Maintain optimum stock levels to achieve zero excess and zero stock-outs.
- Generate weekly MRP reports and expedite purchase orders in collaboration with the Purchasing Department.
- Establish an early warning system for slow-moving and obsolete stocks to minimize operational impact.
- Update part numbers in the ERP system and manage materials store to eliminate obsolete product codes.
- Monitor weekly production materials/consumables usage against plans, investigating any discrepancies through regular production meetings.
- Conduct cycle counts of production materials/consumables and resolve any discrepancies.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Financial Controller.
Key Performance Metrics:
- On-time performance for cycle counting.
- Zero excess stocks and zero stock-outs.
- Minimization of excess usage of production materials/consumables.
- Reduction of stock write-offs due to obsolescence.
- Monthly comparison of stock levels versus budgeted levels.
Education and Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in production/materials planning.
- Supply Chain Management qualification (e.g., APICS, IIPMM) or equivalent.
- Proficiency in warehousing and inventory control.
- Strong ERP system experience, particularly in Excel.
- Effective prioritization and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
- Capable of working collaboratively in a team and independently.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Applies judgment effectively to resolve routine situations.
To Apply: Please submit your CV to Warren.Brooks@eflexes.com to be considered for this opportunity.