At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage material procurement and scheduling to ensure stock availability for bus parts.
- Company: Wrightbus, Europe's fastest growing production company.
- Benefits: Life insurance, discounts, free parking, canteen, and career progression.
- Other info: Proactive environment with opportunities for professional development and flexitime.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and play a key role in our growth story.
- Qualifications: 5 GCSEs including Maths and English or relevant experience in scheduling.
The predicted salary is between 33750 - 41250 £ per year.
Wrightbus is the fastest growing production company in Europe. We're looking for a Material planner scheduler for All Service One to purchase material, always ensuring maximum availability of core stock items.
The Role:
- Responsible for the procurement of materials via ERP System using Bill of material, MRP and purchase order requisitions for bus parts, rejects, re-buys, consumables, and service items.
- Communicate purchase orders effectively to suppliers.
- To schedule and expedite material into the group.
- Report Daily on constraints likely to affect sales backorders.
- Attend and report to Purchasing Meetings on material shortages.
- Work closely with the Commercial Buyers in relation to supplier KPI measurement.
- To facilitate vendor reviews as required.
- Monitor stock levels and maximise First Pick stock rates.
- Liaise with Stores to ensure material is booked in correctly and that supplier quality is monitored.
- Liaise with suppliers on delivery key performance indicators - such as delivery on time, delivery note and invoice queries, etc.
- To help develop, maintain and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures for self and team.
- To report individual performance and set targets for improvement.
- Also actively contribute to achieving departmental goals and objectives.
- Participate in Stock Take or Cycle Counts if required.
- Any other duties as requested by Senior Management from time to time.
The Requirements:
- 5 GCSE Grades A-C to include Maths and English or equivalent OR Proven extensive relevant experience of scheduling high volumes of material to meet demands.
- Computer Literate with experience of spreadsheets and databases.
- Suitable experience in scheduling to a supply programme or dealing with large volumes of data.
- Influencing/persuasive skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Proactive in your role.
- Ability to act as a member of a team.
- Assertive.
- Highly Driven.
- Able and willing to work overtime if required.
- Current driving license.
- Good timekeeping and attendance records.
The Benefits:
- Life Insurance.
- Medicash scheme.
- Discount with local businesses e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and McAtamney's.
- Free car parking.
- Canteen.
- Career progression.
- Professional development.
- Flexitime.
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Material Planner Scheduler TLNT1_NI in Ballymena employer: Wrightbus
Wrightbus is an exceptional employer for Finance Graduates, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment in the heart of Northern Ireland. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will benefit from a comprehensive 24-month graduate scheme that includes hands-on experience across key finance areas, mentorship from seasoned professionals, and financial support for your ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualifications. Our inclusive culture, combined with perks like a Medicash Scheme, pension plan, and local discounts, ensures that you not only build a successful career but also enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance.
