Material Planner

Description

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Material Planner for a major automotive company based in Leicestershire. The Material Planner will be responsible for resolving issues and follow-up on purchase orders, and resolve allocated grief issues. Exercises independent judgment with direction from supervisor. Education/Experience: Completion of A levels; Additional general business education or equivalent on-the-job training - preferred. Previous related experience required. Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of various purchasing and accounting systems, receiving report processing, and shipping regulations. Major Job Duties and Responsibilities: Resolving all grief issues. Determining necessary action needed to successfully correct the problem. Making numerous contacts by phone, fax or email, to all parties involved in order to enter shipments and final receipts. Following up on orders not received per customer?s request. Communicating with customer regarding status of order. Performing order revisions as necessary, including price adjustments, changing/adding schedules, opening/closing purchase orders, etc. Analyzing and confirming the correctness of customer orders. Performing the setup of new supplier and customer information. Analyzing sources, verifying, and processing orders. Serving as a specialist within the group and providing interpretation and problem solving advice to others inside and outside of the department.