Material Planner - Fixed Term Contract

A leading premium automotive business and leading to move towards electric autonomous vehicles.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Do you have planning experience, are able to work under pressure and are looking to take the next step in your career?
As the Material Planner, you’ll be joining the Material Planning team within the Global Customer Service division of JLR. The Global Parts Operations is responsible for the logistics part of the worldwide JLR Customer Service business. This includes the strategy, planning, release, pricing, revenue
and availability of service parts & accessories for the Global Jaguar and Land Rover network.
Within Parts Operations, the Supply Team manages JLR suppliers to ensure availability of parts to the JLR Retailer network.
This is an exciting position within a good team to work with, and current transformation happening. There is also flexible working, and development opportunities for the right individual.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
Manage parts portfolio and associate supply base to ensure schedule compliance is achieved and parts availability is maximised
Co-ordinate and facilitate regular performance reviews with JLR suppliers as required
Establish supply delivery ETA for critical customer requirements against tight timescales, and provide progress details to Customer Service agents
Expedite material from JLR suppliers in line with schedule requirements
Establish recovery plans with suppliers and negotiate improvements where applicable. Escalate to as appropriate.
Work cross functionally both internally and externally to verify and/or resolve queries on supplier deliveries
Work with JLR suppliers to identify root cause issues and deliver improvements in performance, back order reduction and parts availability
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
As the Material Planner, you’ll need the following knowledge, skills and experience:
Experience of the parts business and/or knowledge of the JLR supply base with a broad understanding of the individual functions (and their interdependency) within the Parts Operation business
Forge excellent working relationships with internal partners, 3PL’s and external suppliers.
Ability to use appropriate questioning to establish root cause for failure to supply On Time In Full.
Ability to demonstrate/articulate steps taken to recover a failed delivery before appropriate escalation.
Ability to work in a fast paced and challenging environment.
Well organised with a process orientated mind-set with great attention to detail and ability to manage priorities
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software.
Please note that this is a temporary assignment for 12 months.
This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.
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SO WHY US?
Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.
This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.
JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.
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A leading premium automotive business and leading to move towards electric autonomous vehicles
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