Supplier Planner

Do you want to play a significant part in the development of our Supplier Planning activities. As MBDA develops its Operational Excellence process, an opportunity has arisen to work within the Major Equipment Procurement (MEP) business

Job Title: Supplier Planner

Salary: Circa £34,000 depending on experience

Location: Stevenage/Bolton (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The opportunity:

Do you want to play a significant part in the development of our Supplier Planning activities, aligning us to the Oliver Wight Class A standards? As MBDA develops its Operational Excellence process, an opportunity has arisen to work within the Major Equipment Procurement (MEP) business, with close working relationships with Manufacturing Operations. You'll have specific supplier/category opportunities to drive improved delivery and inventory performance. The business is fully behind this important initiative and so it is a perfect time to deliver some significant change and improvements.

What we're looking for from you:

• Working in an MRP Planning background
• Experienced at working with a large ERP system, ideally SAP
• Goal orientated with strong cultural awareness, excellent team working capabilities
• Experience of liaising with suppliers and Purchase Orders, as well as within a manufacturing environment
• Results oriented with strong cultural awareness, excellent team working capabilities and able to drive key decisions through the supply base
• Experience of working with suppliers and scheduled orders/PO`s
• Ideally with experience of both working with suppliers as well as within a manufacturing environment with an ability to negotiate to meet deadlines
• Collaborator management
• Ability to have a full picture view and work cross functionally
• Continuous improvements mind-set
• Problem solving skills
• Experience of working with/ Implementation of Air Supply would be a distinct advantage
• CPIM or prepared to work towards it
  
  
  

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Our company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities
  
  
  

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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