Morson are working with a leading Aerospace Manufacturer who are looking for a External Scheduler based at the Burnley site.

MAIN 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 organise supplier returns.
• Organise regular visits to the external supplier’s site to hold progress review meetings or to discuss short term performance issues
• Monitor external supplier capacity and provide an early warning to the SPM (where applicable) when problems are foreseen
• 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 supplier’s manufacturing process
• Analyse the impacts of requests for technical 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

SKILLS & REQUIRED QUALITIES

• Supply chain experience
• Detailed vision of production processes and their company’s supply chain
• Proficiency in the MRP2 process
• Knowledge of business economics

Tools:

• Familiar with the information systems used in the Supply Chain: i.e. ERP, Supplier Portal
• Familiar with desktop tools

Communication:

• Capable of communicating clearly and concisely
• Able to escalate at the right time and at the right level
• Capable of making decisions
• A good team player
• Able to negotiate well with internal contacts and external suppliers
• An ambassador for the company and able to defend its interests
• Ability to drive the supply chain and apply adequate pressure

Analysis:

• Capacity to analyse a complex problem, sum it up and find solutions
• Capacity to analyse the information supplied by other departments
• Ability to gauge the importance of drifts and to anticipate the consequences

If this position is of interest and you would like to apply, please submit an up to date CV.