Production Planner / Material Controller

We're looking for a Production Planner to join the Supply Chain team at the McLaren Composites Technology Centre (MCTC) in Sheffield. As a Production Planner, you will be responsible for creating and executing the MCTC Production Plans to fulfill customer demand from the McLaren Production Centre (MPC) in Woking.

Key responsibilities:

• Create and execute the Weekly, Monthly and Annual Production Plan to fulfill customer demand while minimizing finished good inventory.
• Creation, dispatch and release of Production Orders in SAP and Apriso MES (Manufacturing Execution System).
• Interpret and interrogate customer demand, conveying the shipment profile to all relevant stakeholders.
• Handle enquiries related to the Production Plan (MCTC & MPC) and associated Production Orders.
• Ensure the accuracy of the Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) and SAP Routing.
• Support the productionisation of all new value-add initiatives.
• Deputise for the Senior Controller as required, to ensure business continuity in their absence.
• Material Control - Act as the primary contact for any assigned material categories, ensuring goods are delivered in accordance with the Component Schedule, to fulfill customer demand.
• Support any Ad-Hoc tasks within MCTC Supply Chain team where required.

Requirements:

• Understanding of the principles of production planning and supplier management.
• SAP knowledge/experience is essential.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills with the ability to communicate with stakeholders, both internally and externally, ensuring the requirements of the department and wider business are met.
• Structured and methodical approach to the management of work with excellent organizational skills.
• Outstanding Excel and data manipulation skills; experience of using Microsoft Power Bi would also be advantageous.
• Be point of contact for assigned suppliers & manage relationships as required
• Proven ability of working to tight deadlines, managing workload and prioritising tasks.
• A team player with good communication skills and the ability to multi-task and operate effectively in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Personal attributes:

• An individual who is resilient, energetic and enthusiastic, who responds constructively to new ideas and input in a changing business environment.
• Strong communicator with the capability to challenge, engage and influence all stakeholders within a dynamic and cross-functional environment.
• Proactive and tenacious nature, taking initiative and using failure as an opportunity to learn.
• Driven by accuracy with meticulous attention to detail.
• Self-motivated to deliver excellence and perform beyond targets to exceed customer expectations.