Senior Materials Planning Specialist Raytheon UK - Glenrothes

Raytheon UK - Glenrothes, Fife (Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom)

Job Description

Job Title:      Senior Materials Planning Specialist
Location:      Glenrothes
Req ID:   39702BR
 
As a defence electronics and semiconductor manufacturer we require a Senior Materials Planning Specialist based at our Glenrothes, Fife site.
Material Planner to work in the Power and Control business. The role will involve process improvements, management of the customers MRP, inventory analysis, shortage management, kitting, maintenance and validity of work orders and their release. Utilise Kinaxis software in the management of Material related data.

 
Main Responsibilities:-
 

• Reporting to the Senior Material Controller or Material Control Lead. 
• Management of materials planning in line with changing customer demands, ensuring material is available    to the production line as and when required to build customer orders. 
• Progress chase materials through co-ordination with procurement, goods-in, quality 
• Work closely with master scheduling to ensure full utilisation of production line.
• Excess, Obsolescence and general Inventory management and reporting, ensuring targets are met and improvements are continued to be made.
• Map, review and improve on current processes and procedures, ensuring best practice is adopted within the materials area.
• Work with Stores and operations personnel to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Work closely with peers to resolve any production issues.
• Attend daily production meetings and other adhoc meetings as dictated by contract.
• Generation of reports, 'MRP what if's' for Program Management and functional heads.
• Maintenance of safety stocks and kanbans.
  
   
  Competencies:-
  
  • Discipline of execution
  • Time Management
  • Organisational skills
  • Extensive knowledge of MRP and MPS
  • Proven track record of process improvements
  • SAP experience preferred
  • Six Sigma/project management experience preferred
  • Think out of the box
  • Extensive experience of supply chain solutions
  • IT literate -excel, word, powerpoint, internet
  Personal Characteristics:-
• Ability to work with all levels of people
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong sense of urgency
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Good financial awareness

Education and Experience:-
 

• Institute of Operations Management preferred 
• Proven experience in supply chain and materials management
• Strong knowledge of MRP and MPS essential 
• Proven record of continuous improvement achievements
   
  About Raytheon:
  Raytheon UK is a subsidiary of Raytheon Company. We are a prime contractor and major supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence and have developed strong capabilities in mission systems integration in defence, national security and commercial markets. Raytheon UK also designs, develops and manufactures a range of high-technology electronic systems and software at its facilities in Harlow, Glenrothes, Uxbridge, Waddington and Broughton.
  Raytheon Career Development:
  Raytheon has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join.  Activities range from on-line learning modules, to external training and support for taking professional qualifications relevant to your role.
  Standard Benefits:
  
  • 25 days holiday + statutory holidays
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Flexible Benefits
  • Enhanced sick pay scheme
   
  Diversity:
  Diversity is a core business imperative at Raytheon. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes inclusiveness and always employs the best professionals for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows Raytheon to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports growing our business and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success.
  
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