Materials Coordinator

Job Title: Material Controller/Planning Analyst

Department: Production Control and Logistics

Reporting to: PC&L Systems & Inbound Manager

Location: Gillingham

POSITION OVERVIEW

To be the primary contact for the Supplier or several Suppliers. Ensure good communication between the Supplier and manufacturing/Customer Co-ordinators to ensure goods are received on time.

Perform the MPS/MRP schedules for Manufacturing and Suppliers.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management of several External Suppliers or lute trading suppliers
• Reviewing and sending AS400 Purchase schedules to the supplier
• Reviewing and Sending “Level Loaded” schedules to the supplier using Excel Spreadsheets.
• Review shipments from the supplier, some by Air some by Sea. Keeping track of shipments.
• Prioritise incoming shipments, Sea/Air/Other
• Chasing suppliers to reduce Arrears/Backorders
• Perform the MPS (Master Production Schedule) for the site.
• Ensure the plan is levelled as per the capacity with Manufacturing/Supplier. Liaise with the PC&L team if not and produce recovery plans.
• Perform the MRP (Materials Requirements Planning) run to produce the Manufacturing and Supplier Schedules.
• Part setup in AS400, MOQ’s/ Schedule delay/ Family Code parameters etc.
• Review customer variations and assess inventory levels and build plans. Maintain MRP parameters for manufactured parts and FG
• Ensure Production is scheduled correctly to achieve on time shipments (right time, right part, right quantity), optimise FG Inventory & Manufacturing Cost
• Conduct production planning and Scheduling activity and ensure efficient planning and optimised resource utilisation (equipment, resources, etc.)
• Coordinate S&OP file updates for all required cross functional inputs.

AUTHORITIES (if applicable):

• Organise Normal Transport
• Alter Schedules with Suppliers Consent

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Mandatory

• Lean Manufacturing/ material movement
• Production Control Experience

Desirable

• Advanced Excel skills
• Good proficiency of AS400 and/or SAP and/or Business Objects.
• Knowledge of AS400 File Transfers
• Able to Build Relationships with Suppliers & Production Team
• Good Organisational Skills
• Good Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to Communicate via Reports, Emails, Presentations

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE

Mandatory

• GCSE (3 “O” Level at C grade)

Desirable

• Mechanical engineering apprenticeship

ATTRIBUTES

• Team player
• Flexible and adaptable approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills, including attention to detail
• Self-motivated and have a strong and flexible attitude towards work
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines when required
• The ability to prioritise and organise own workload

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

In addition to the above requirements, the person must comply with all Borg Warner Policies and Procedures relevant to the role and treat colleagues and work colleagues with respect

(Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, Responsibility and Collaboration).

This Job description outlines the duties required, it is not a comprehensive or exhaustive list and the Line Manager may vary duties from time to time which do not change the general character of the job or the level of responsibility entailed. Flexibility is required from all job holders.