Logistics Controller

LOGISTICS CONTROLLER/EXTERNAL SCHEDULER

Rolling contract - likely temp to permanent. 

Morson are recruiting on behalf of a leading Aerospace manufacturers based in Burnley, Lancashire.

To establish a realistic short term supply plan that satisfies the MPS, direct customer orders and stock policy targets. To test the feasibility of the plan, by performing detailed capacity planning and resolving imbalances.

Pay rate £16.50 per hour PAYE plus £2.40 holiday per hour/ 37 hours per week Monday to Friday, half day finish friday. This role will be site based.

PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES

• Define the supply parameters in the ERP item file within their scope of activity which are consistent with stock targets and the industrial strategy
• Participate in the MRP validation process then analyse and process exception messages (increase/decrease, progress, delay, cancel an order etc.) resulting from the MRP
• Confirm and communicate requirements and changes resulting from the MRP to the supplier by confirming any necessary modifications that are to be made
• Issue the schedule agreements or purchase orders in line with ERP recommendations (1st & 2nd tier)
• Obtain acknowledgement from the supplier for any changes or modifications to requirements
• Negotiate dead-lines and quantities with suppliers within the limits of the contract established by purchasing (negotiation of dead-lines / quantities, but not pricing)
• Provide information and visibility necessary to the internal Manufacturing Area (grab list) and suggest solutions in cases of imbalance
• Measure and analyse supplier performance in coordination with the SPM (where applicable) using the defined metrics and provides the required weekly/monthly reports
• Analyse the root cause of metrics not at target level and work with the SPM (where applicable) and external supplier to develop the necessary action/recovery plans
• Oversee the progress of manufacturing on the external supplier’s site, manage delivery receipts, follow the flow through to reception of articles, manage administrative disputes and penalties
• Organise regular visits to the external supplier site to hold progress review meetings or to discuss short term performance issues
• Monitor external supplier capacity and communicate recommendations to the SPM (where applicable) for external supplier development
• Establish and implement actions plans to limit uncertainties and hazards in the short term horizon and work with the external supplier to shorten production cycles within the constraints of the contract
• Analyse the impacts of requests for expedited modifications and other changes within their scope of activity and implement the action plans after these requests have been validated
• Manage free issue stock and raw materials with suppliers

The suitable candidate for this role should have expeirence in 

• Stock counting/stock control
• Working within a stores/engineering/parts environment desirable
• Strong microsoft /IT experience
• Ability to communicate with customers 

Should this role be of interest, please apply