Planning and Account Manager
Planning and Account Manager
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Job Description
Joining IPS as Planning and Account Manager you will work closely with the Operation Supply Chain Suppliers and Customers will be accountable for the creation of the week to week production schedule with your team giving the Operation the very best chance of meeting company efficiency targets & ensuring delivery in full.
Shift: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00
Key Duties of the Planning and Account Manager
- Overseas the creation of weekly production schedule and works orders within our Operations & Planning system Vision with Ownership of the production plan Focal point for managing SAP change requirements from customer into company.
- Work closely with the operation on a daily basis to ensure planned targets and customer deadlines are being met & priorities are advised.
- Link in with Sales & Operations team through regular meetings to escalate any plan target shortfalls.
- Manage plans in conjunction with Material availability working on a push / pull basis. Administer material data through IPS and Customer systems Targeted with reducing packaging and raw material waste
- Liaise with our customer and our suppliers regarding NonConforming deliveries.
- Manage team of Material Planners and Stock Team ensuring smooth process reporting KPIs against defined objectives.
- Ensure Stocks levels are managed in accordance with agreed limits Smooth planning of inbound stock and vehicles within the capacity of the site.
- Responsible for maximising availability whilst minimising stock holding across the short medium and longterm planning horizon identifying capacity bottlenecks and initiating plans to rectify them.
- Coordinate the schedule of all materials to be available for site to call off in line with the forecasted requirements within the necessary leadtimes Use dual visibility of customer and company systems to drive improvements in the planning process
- Work closely with the Senior Management to ensure any contract development and improvements are actioned internally and understood across both the company and customer Work closely with the site team to ensure any new customer launches are delivered in line with customer requirements
- Attend various production and planning meetings understanding joint business priorities to drive efficiency gains.
- Use the knowledge of company to benefit customer in hitting their specific targets and streamlining plans where appropriate
- Ensure the business maintains safe ways of working. Provide safe systems of work and procedures. Report all issues that compromise an individual or the business. Escalate any operational issues to the General Manager. Be a role model for others at all times and demonstrate the company and client behaviours and values
Qualifications :
- Considerable experience in supply chain planning or operational role
- Experience of Production Planning & Material planning/Scheduling within an administrative team in a production environment
- SAP experience Experience using MRP systems and Proficient in Excel
- Ability to communicate in a positive and clear manner an open and collaborative culture Listen and encourage new ideas from others Get results through positive relationships
- Excellent attention to detail and the confidence to work independently and part of the team
- Knowledge of company procedures and actively demonstrates compliance
- Forward planning and delivery and able to prioritise quickly in an entrepreneurial environment and a commitment to respond to changing customer needs
- Always aim to exceed expectations keep going until you find a way think differently to challenge the norm and displays a positive attitude to change
Additional Information :
As part of our drive to make IPS a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.
Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.
Our People are the driving force behind our success which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
- Annual Leave Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days plus the normal bank bank holidays.
- Company Bonus We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals youll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
- Private Medical Cover This gives you peace of mind you have choice flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa.
- Pension scheme we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 4 employee and 4 employer.
- Life Assurance x4 your annual salary.
- Wellness Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days 365 days a year.
- Eye Care Vouchers We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
- Reward & Recognition We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year special recognition and long service awards.
- Everyday discounts via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!
If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
