MP&L Manager - Coventry

Description

An opportunity for an MP&L Manager has become available with an established OEM in Coventry, on a permanent employment basis.The MP&L Manager will be responsible for leading the Inventory & Logistics Team ensuring materials are available as required to fulfil production and manufacturing requirements and will have responsibility of controlling inventory level to a high-performing standard.MP&L Manager - Responsibilities.Develop and implement inventory improvement policies supporting right first-time productionControl level of inventory including sequencing, improved packaging, Kanbans, etc.Develop and implement KPIs to measure and improve the performance of the material supply at point of use.Expedite material to support build plan, using line load, schedule, spreadsheets, MRP etc.Control inventory and obsolete stock through change management processes.Review MRP on a scheduled basis, adjusting and communicating changes as necessary and ensuring that exception messages are actioned and schedule issued to supply base.Ensure team's compliance to processes and where required the creation or improvement of the process.Develop annual budget, promote cost reduction and waste elimination actions along with adherence to budget within department.Ensuring continuous development of the logistics team's competencies in line with the business and individual requirements.Ensure all supplier and customer logistics are measured and controlled in line with budget and forecasts.Lead and manage the teams performance, attendance and conduct, dealing with discipline and grievance issues as and when required, using early intervention to resolve any conflict.Skills & Experience Required:Relevant qualification or a Level 5 in a Supply Chain Management discipline or equivalentExcellent MRP Experience - Oracle or other MRPProject management experience.Proven Senior materials control and/or planning role within manufacturing environmentUnderstanding of modern material control processesGood understanding of Lean Manufacturing tools and techniquesStrong Change Management competenciesCommercial awareness, forecasting, cost control and budget managementAbility to communicate effectively at all levels with honesty and integrityPossess good analytical skills, think creatively and ability to solve complex problemsGood negotiation skills and ability to influence othersPerformance managementIf you have a proven track record in MP&L Management, or Senior Leadership in Materials Control, then this is a great opportunity to join a company where you have full control and responsibility for delivering first class inventory and materials management. Please apply now with your latest CV.

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