Materials Coordinator

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Tevva

A leader in electrified HGV technology is currently seeking a Materials Coordinator to ensure that the supply of materials meet the production schedule and minimum stock levels to ensure operational and production continuity. The Materials Coordinator will deliver efficient, effective and flexible solutions to meet production requirements

Materials Coordinator Duties:

• Schedule the supply of materials/components to meet production requirements and minimum safety stock levels
• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate processes for material delivery from supplier to point of fit
• Day-to-day order management and management of deliveries
• Understand and manage risks to minimise impact on production schedule
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify areas of improvement
• Monitor the integrity of Bill of Materials (BOM) and manage inventory accuracy
• Create regular statistical reports and analysis and update others in the organisation
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to forecast, plan and facilitate on-time materials to the production line as and when required, avoiding disruption to production
• Support supplier meetings and negotiations to ensure demand for materials is met

The Successful Materials Coordinator Will Have:

• GCSE Level A-C, IVQ Technician certificate, BTEC first certificate or equivalent NVQ level 2 qualification
• Previous experience of materials planning ideally in the automotive or manufacturing environment
• Good understanding of supply chain processes and their interdependencies
• Understanding of supplier relationships and some experience of working with suppliers
• Strong IT systems knowledge and skills including advanced Excel skills
• Knowledge and experience of using MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems or similar
• Knowledge of lean techniques may be advantageous