Materials Planner
Wimborne Minster, United Kingdom6h ago
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Skills
bill of materialscustomer servicelogisticspneumaticssupply chain
About the role
Eaton Wimborne
Located in Wimborne, Dorset, Eaton's Aerospace division is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, renowned for delivering fully integrated solutions for both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft.
Our Wimborne facility specialises in cutting-edge air-to-air refuelling systems, advanced refuelling probes, air-to-air and air-to-ground launch systems utilising both pneumatic and pyrotechnic ejection technologies, as well as a range of Defensive Aids Sub-Systems.
With over 80 years of industry experience, we are recognised as the world’s leading provider of air-to-air refuelling systems, offering fifth-generation solutions to Air Forces worldwide. Our legacy of innovation and technical excellence sets us apart as the most advanced air-to-air refuelling supplier on the globe
What you’ll do:
- Liaise closely with the Customer Services Representatives / Commercial and other functions to ensure all customer orders are loaded with the appropriate lead time etc.
- Take responsibility for identifying and where possible resolving all problems with fulfilling demand to schedule and cost
- Pro-actively manage schedule dates and drive towards satisfying customer request dates
- To actively create and manage information that allows demand to be tracked and progressed through Operations
- Provide input into weekly and monthly reports as required
- Support improvement strategies within Operations that ultimately support improvements to delivery performance, inventory and reduce costs
- Liaise closely with Procurement and other warehouses to ensure that Operations are able to deliver to committed due dates
- Liaise with Manufacturing Engineers to ensure that there is no ambiguity in the Bill of Materials
- Where appropriate compile strip and survey reports as requested by customers
- Lead/attend drumbeat reviews to ensure timely progression of all tasks associated with progressing demand through the business
- Ensure performance development reviews are completed and acted upon
- Generate and upkeep necessary KPI’s and performance board information
- Release and control of work orders including management of part requirements and start dates and works order exception messages
Qualifications:
• Previous experience as a materials planner within a technology company (ideally mechanical/electrical/aerospace)
Skills:
- Customer orientation – Intermediate
- Influence & Communication – Intermediate
- Managing Time & Priorities – Advanced
- Initiative & Drive – Advanced
- Detailed Scheduling & Planning – Advanced
- Supply Chain Logistics - Advanced