ERP Material Planner | Bristol

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​The opportunity:

We are looking for an ERP Material Planner to join our team. As an ERP Material Planner you will be responsible for day-to-day interactions with our ERP system ensuring the efficient planning and management of materials throughout the production processes in order that supply chain operations are streamlined, inventory levels optimised, and overall operational efficiency maximised

What will you be doing:

As an ERP Material Planner you will be:

• Utilising the ERP system to plan and manage material requirements for production orders, ensuring availability of materials at the right time and in the right quantities.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including production, procurement, and logistics, to develop and maintain accurate material forecasts and plans.

• Monitoring inventory levels and analyse demand patterns to identify potential stock-outs, excesses, or obsolescence risks, proactively taking corrective actions to optimize inventory.

• Coordinating with supply chain team to ensure timely delivery of materials, monitoring supplier performance and resolving any issues that may impact production schedules.

• Continuously analysing and improving material planning processes, identifying opportunities for automation, standardization, and enhanced data accuracy within the ERP system.

Skills for success:

• Proven experience as a Material Planner or similar role, with an understanding of inventory management and a focus on utilizing the ERP system in a manufacturing environment are required.

• Experience working in either supply chain / production environment

• Experience using an ERP System (LN, Oracle, Dynamics etc…)

• We know that there is no such thing as perfection, and we don't want you to be put off from applying. If you are excited about the role, have most of the skills or experience we are looking for, and feel you would be a good fit we would still love to hear from you.

What we look for:

Growth is in our DNA, we look for you to be collaborative and innovative. This is a newly established role, central to our desire to remain flexible and agile we look for you to be a lean thinker. As you will be working closely with our manufacturing teams an understanding of design assembly is also advantageous.

What's in it for you:

Elbit Systems UK is at the forefront of technological innovation within our industry and as our presence grows in the UK, we want to recruit talented individuals to build a cohesive and diverse group on numerous projects.

Working together is central to our culture. We offer a total rewards package including support for flexible working and development with us. Some of the things you can expect from us are:

• Flexitime and flexible working including holiday purchase

• 25 days annual leave + UK bank holidays increasing with length of service

• Secure your financial future with our pension package, life and critical care cover

• Healthcare including employee assistance programme

• Discounts, free gifts, wellbeing support and more through Perkbox

• Make your money go further with salary sacrifice bikes, technology and electric vehicles

• Professional membership fee covered

• Family-friendly policies including enhanced family leave

• Hybrid working. We are hybrid first for every role where that is possible, some of our roles are based with our clients, or have security classification restrictions. Where it is within our control roles are hybrid first

About Elbit Systems UK:

Elbit Systems UK are a Defence, Technology and Aerospace company working on a range of technologies for both military and civilian applications. We are new to the UK but our global presence in over 17 countries and over $5B in sales has enabled us to rapidly grow, and we are looking for you to join us on that journey.

We have an open collaborative environment where people are encouraged and supported to bring their best. Respect and honesty are at our core and our ambitions are big. It’s fast paced, driven and creativity is at our core to achieve our best work. We’re a trusted and progressive business and we help our people grow with us.

There’s no ‘we’ve always done it that way’ with us. We have the agility and courage to redefine the future, will you join us on the journey?

Please note: due to the nature of the work we carry out you will be required to obtain security clearance and therefore we are only able to consider those that have the right to work in the UK.

Join us in redefining the future.

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