Supply chain planning specialist

Position: Supply Chain Planning Specialist Sector: Professional Services Location: Coventry/ Sutton Coldfield Position Type: 12 month rolling contract. Inside / Outside IR35: Inside IR35 Salary: Umbrella GBP28.41 I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Luxury Automotive OEM who are seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join their team. Job Description As a Supply Chain Planning Specialist, your main responsibilities are: The Clients #39; Trading Division is a unique team within the business that has a core function to buy, move and sell products around the world in support of the Clients #39; global manufacturing activities. The Trading Division Imports function enables the business to import Chinese Indian produced components for use in our UK and European manufacturing facilities. As an Imports Outbound Analyst, you #39;ll be the daily point of contact for the Clients #39; plants. You #39;ll ensure all plant deliverables are managed and parts are shipped to the Clients #39; plant or Deconsolidation Centres on time, in full and within targets. This is a customer-facing role primarily responsible for managing the relationship with TD Imports customers. The outbound team oversees the operations process and is critical to facilitating a seamless handoff of customer demand through the E2E process as enabler to an efficient outbound process through accurate control and data alignment Qualifications / Skills Required SAP Knowledge able to use Strong analytical and MS Excel Skills Ability to quickly understand and challenge Logistics processes The positions requires knowledge of both inbound, outbound, customer and central TD processes and a large degree of interaction with all teams in both daily operations Previous experience in Material Planning / Logistics, preferably from within Motor Manufacturing / FMCG or Supply Base Industry Experience of Customer Relationship Management Good problem solving techniques and understanding of lean manufacturing principals Good understanding of production processes Why work through Contech #39;s? Contechs are a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employee #39;s, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment. How to Apply If you #39;re interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch. If you know anyone that is suitable for the role please visit the below page we offer up to GBP600 referral fee: IF APPLICABLE (UK AND B2B ROLES) *Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU