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Material Planning Analyst Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.12 MonthsPeterlee, UK26.10/hr umbrellaJob Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:- Uses MRP and supplier collaboration technologies to collaborate with suppliers and operations to plan delivery of material for production and regulate inventory levels.- Ensures the timely delivery of materials to the facility, collaborating with suppliers to coordinate delivery and shipping schedules to meet facility production plans.- Actively collaborates with suppliers to resolve supplier delivery issues and improve point of use availability, identifying and applying root cause corrections actions where necessary.- Supports supply chain performance efforts by monitoring and tracking supplier performance metrics.- Delivers improvements in point of use material availability- Provides clear accurate communication, both verbal and written as appropriate, with all partners both internally and externally.Skills, experience & qualifications you will have;An understanding of Lean Manufacturing.Strong material planning backgroundFamiliar with material planning systems and conceptsProven ability to schedule and expedite partsSelf-motivated and able to operate within a team environmentStrong communication skillsGood numerical skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsGood attention to detailWell organised and able to work to production deadlinesComputer literate (in particular Excel)Understanding of company policies and proceduresSkills, experience & qualifications you may have;APICS or other Supply Chain qualification advantageousCollege or university degree, or equivalent, preferably in Supply Chain and/or Logistics ManagementKnowledge and understanding of 6 Sigma project management principles