| Employment Type | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Location | East Sussex, Hastings |
| Industry Sector | Defence |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Salary/Rate | £23000 - £28000 per annum + Benefits |
| Reference | 317686 DJ2 |
| Date Advertised | 14-05-2008 - 00:01 |
Responsible for all aspects for co-ordination and the timely supply of materials and the sub-contractors supporting Hastings manufacturing and programmes. Demonstrate pro-active operational control of supplier issues to minimise the impact to the business, co-ordinating relevant support to achieve a timely resolution. Effective control of Engineering & design change impacts and implementation, co-ordinating the AVLs approval loop.
Principle Purpose of Job
Responsible for all aspects for co-ordination and the timely supply of materials and the sub-contractors supporting Hastings manufacturing and programmes. Demonstrate pro-active operational control of supplier issues to minimise the impact to the business, co-ordinating relevant support to achieve a timely resolution. Effective control of Engineering & design change impacts and implementation, co-ordinating the AVLs approval loop. Monitor supplier performance with operational feedback internally & externally on a monthly basis. Support the Bid process with reliable cost data. Control material flows supporting manufacturing & programme activities as necessary.
Main Responsibilities
Co-ordinate build standards and purchase order requirements thereby ensuring supplier deliveries meet clients specification, manufacturing requirements and clients organisational targets.
Maintaining supplier order books on the current systems employed, harmonising with suppliers on agreed basis
Maintain Purchase orders effectively across all systems to ensure the material cost flow predictions are accurate. Where necessary modify the cost flow information reported to reflect actuals. Support processes to achieve this in a timely manner within the reporting schedule.
Maintain MRP system parameters effectively, eg. Lead time, Costs etc
Support Bids preparation in a timely manner.
Co-ordinate materials demand to minimise spends by offsetting common material stocks and performing project to project transfers within the MRP system.
Support engineering change processes preparing cost statements to produce accurate Impact statements.
Organise delivery & booking in of materials onto MRP systems when stored off-site.
Co-ordinate the resolution of invoice queries efficiently.
Monitor BOMs / AVLs and pre-alerts from suppliers & clients to control and minimise potential impact of obsolescence.
Support the MRB process, co-ordinating completion of all actions to close out reject process in a timely manner.
Generate supplier performance data on a monthly basis to allow effective measures, ensuring accurate reports and metrics into the department & programmes
Undertake Monthly Scorecard reviews and formal Quarterly Business reviews with Supply Base recording agreements accurately aiming to improve overall performance for delivery, quality, cost and overall support of the supply chain.
Where necessary represent Procurement at Supplier Business Reviews, Programme & Management Meetings (as required).
Contribute to development of service level agreements and monitoring of supplier performance ensuring adherence to agreed Ts & Cs & SLAs.
Day-to-Day Liaison and co-ordination with departmental and improvement activities.
Quantitative Data
Material programme budgets as agreed.
Education and Experience
Business Studies Qualification
Excellent MRP skills & Desktop applications
Experienced at providing accurate and reliable information. supplier negotiation skills
Effective and methodical planning skills and sub-contract management knowledge particularly in the electronics sector within a manufacturing environment.
Good communicator able to monitor performance, driving improvements on supply based activities
Team player with supportive and constructive perspective
For a more in-depth conversation about the role please call Daniel Jenkins on 01935 403 211 or email your CV to daniel.jenkins@wynnwith.com