Materials Leader

We are a global leader in the research, design, integration, manufacture, certification, and lifetime service of flight control, hydraulic, fuel and inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, lubrication, and pneumatic systems and components for aerospace and other high-technology markets. We support the world's aircraft and aero engine manufacturers, providing a century of experience and innovation for commercial and military aircraft. Joining our team means, you are helping to deliver our purpose of 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow. A career at Parker Meggitt offers boundless potential for professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the world, help develop innovative technology and products, and contribute to our company's goal of solving the world's greatest engineering challenges. We have succeeded in employing the top talent in the industry by focusing our hiring efforts on the individual, not the job description. If you are an inquisitive thinker with great ideas and a desire to succeed, we will find the perfect spot for you on our team., Materials Leader will be responsible for the Operational Planning element of the site S&OP process.,

• Responsible for the Operational Planning part of the site S&OP process.
• Create, execute, and further develop the site manufacturing plans to enable a greater horizon of fixed/firm planning.
• Supervise the day-to-day activities in materials management to ensure inventory levels and material flow meets current and future production needs.
• Further develop Material Management tools and processes to ensure inventory optimisation.
• Act as a functional manager to the Planner role.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Meet business objectives for On Time Launch, On Time to Promise (OTP), DSI and Inventory.
• Ensure there is at least one Kaizen in place to support scheduling and material management to drive business improvement and team engagement.
• Support and develop the Planning function to enable cross module cover and standardise over the various areas of the business. This in turn enables healthy succession planning.
  
  Previous experience of Operational Planning in a Manufacturing environment is essential.
• An in-depth knowledge of SAP planning is essential.
• Further SAP knowledge of other SAP functions is desirable.
• Great communication skills, verbal and written.
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and planning skills.
• Advanced in IT (Word, Excel, Powepoint, Outlook).
  
  Parker Meggitt is proud to offer a competitive total rewards framework designed with our colleagues' health, wealth and well-being in mind to help our employees balance a successful career. Our competitive package will include:
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Buy & sell holiday.
• Company shares scheme.
• Pension up to 10% company contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing.
• Employee Perkz - offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services.
• Income Protection.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Volunteering day off.
Parker Meggitt is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and beliefs define who we are as a business and that building a culture of respect and appreciation will give everyone the opportunity to recognise their full potential.