MRP Supply Planner - Secondment

Job Description

Ocado Group is seeking a MRP Supply Planner for a secondment opportunity. The successful candidate will be responsible for optimizing supply plans to ensure material and finished goods are available to fulfill the demand plan on time and in full, while minimizing supply chain costs. This role sits within the Engineering Supply Chain Operations team.Responsibilities:

• Delivering against agreed customer service and inventory levels.
• Maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Managing weekly communications with suppliers.
• Leading regular supplier review meetings.
• Managing key supply planning processes such as running and executing the MRP supply plan.
• Reviewing and resolving MRP supply exceptions.
• Evaluating the impact of all supply risks and communicating to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Establishing and monitoring KPIs and identifying areas of improvement.
• Preparing various supply planning reporting and analyses.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of supply chain experience, ideally within a supply planning role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of supply planning and inventory management processes.
• Knowledge of S&OP / operational processes and experience with ERP and MRP systems.
• Strong analytical skills, capable of handling large data sets, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• IT literate - Google Software Suite, MS Office applications and excellent organisation skills.
• Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Management or similar (preferred).
• APICS CSCP or CPIM or similar qualification (preferred).
• Manufacturing experience is beneficial, but not essential (preferred).
• Experience of working in Engineering environment (preferred).
• Experience of Oracle software (preferred).

What Ocado Group Offers:

• 30 days ‘working from anywhere in the world’ policy
• Wellbeing support through dedicated apps and an Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after 5 years service (plus optional holiday purchase)
• Pension scheme (various options available including employer contribution matching up to 7%)
• Generous Private Medical Insurance (within the first month of joining!)
• Income Protection and Life Assurance
• 22 weeks paid maternity leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave
• Train Ticket loan (interest-free)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free shuttle bus to and from Hatfield Train Station and Welwyn Garden City Train Station
• Opportunity to participate in Sharesave and Buy as You Earn share schemes
• 15% discount on Ocado.com and free delivery for all employees