Morson are proud to be working in partnership with Safran to recruit an External Scheduler based at their 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 you are interested in applying for this position please submit an up to date CV