ABOUT THE ROLE
As our Material Planning Lead within supply chain you will encompass planning and execution of material supply including managing MRP processes, Purchase Order creation and expediting of supply.
Leading a small team, you will ensure Purchase Orders are raised in a timely manner, delivery dates are confirmed, and material supplied to support Mirus requirements. Additionally, you will manage inventory and Safety Stocks of raw material to support Operations and Sales. The Material Planning Lead will work with colleagues to ensure freight is managed using cost effective and efficient processes.
You will need to engage constructively with colleagues across the Business to understand and mitigate supply risks and develop a plan which has buy-in from key stakeholders across the business, including Executive Management.
ABOUT YOU:
- Experience in purchasing, supply chain, materials control, logistics and expediting
- Experience working within either a manufacturing or engineering industry
- Experience of operating within both a development and a serial production environment
- Strong understanding of business ERP and MRP ordering systems
- Highly analytical and IT literate (primarily with MS Excel) with an understanding of ERP systems in a manufacturing business.
- Understanding of Logistics and Incoterm
- Able to contribute to S&OP meetings across the wider business to ensure Supply Chain are embedded in this process.
- Experience of working with Microsoft Dynamics BC ERP systems is preferred although training will be given as required.
- Any experience in operating within an automotive or aerospace business is desirable but not essential
Interpersonal & Communication skills
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate and influence at all levels both internally and externally
- Ability to foster excellent relationships with suppliers and internal colleagues.
- Excellent attention to detail – able to use data to inform decisions and constructively challenge colleagues.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Founded in 2015, Mirus Aircraft Seating Ltd has grown rapidly to become a leading aircraft seating OEM, with operations in the UK, Malaysia and China. We seek excellence at every step, from conception to delivery and beyond.
“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way, by those who dare to challenge the accepted norm.”
Ben McGuire, Chief Executive Officer
We believe form, function, innovation, sustainability, and the best possible passenger experience are all mutual cornerstones of success when putting pen to paper on a new design and delivering to our airline customers.
Along with our proven record of delivering large and small scale OEM and airline retrofit programs to some of the biggest names in the industry, we are committed to bringing the highest quality seating and unparalleled service to our customers.
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