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Material Planner – Avionics/Power

Employer
GE Aviation
Location
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
11 Dec 2018

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Clearance Level
SC, None / Undisclosed
Sector
Aerospace
Job Type
Permanent
Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Business:
    GE Aviation
Function:
    Manufacturing
Role Summary/Purpose:
  • Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials from suppliers and also within departments according to production schedules.
  • Attend daily operating rhythms to ensure material clarity
  • Use planning methods to resolve any anomalies in line with MRP execution plan.
  • Ability to mutli-task the use of business systems including MRP , ERP , Windchill, Tipqa and Proficy.
Essential Responsibilities:
  • Manage material processes and systems
  • Prepare and update purchasing needs by performing daily operating rhythms to ensure reliability and consistency on production lines
  • Ensure correct use of material and works order management by understanding planning concepts, methods and procedures
  • Maintain healthy housekeeping standards by working closely with the cell to ensure the highest levels of customer satisfaction
  • Pro-actively execute and demonstrate excellent stock management in order to minimise stock inaccuracies
  • Pro-actively seek ways to optimize inventory and implement process improvements
Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Ability to work a flexible work pattern to match the shop floor
    - will be discussed as part of selection process
  • Bachelor's degree from accredited university / college or equivalent experience
  • Clear understanding of ERP and QMS proceduresApplications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EU/EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post, as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. For further information please visit the UK Border Agency website http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/61212/hmg-personnel-security-controls.pdf
Desired Characteristics:
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of planning and execution within a manufacturing environment.
  • Working knowledge of both ERP & MRP systems.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills.
  • Customer focused and comfortable at working with people at all levels
  • High level of attention to detail and experienced problem solving approach
  • Self-motivation and accountability skills
  • Experienced in Excel

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