REQ ID: 126490
JOB TITLE: Supply Planner
SALARY: £36,000- £47,000

POSTING START DATE: 14/10/2024
POSTING END DATE:  25/10/2024
LOCATION: Warwickshire  

Industrial Operations is where we add value to our modern luxury ethos. Whether in Procurement, sourcing vital products and services, or Supply Chain, managing Logistics Operations and Fulfilment, you will ensure seamless operations for our iconic vehicles across our global footprint while prioritising sustainable initiatives. Working with cross-functional teams, you'll be part of how we drive efficiencies and implement industry-leading practices. Help us create the exceptional.

WHAT TO EXPECT
As one of our Supply Planners you’ll support the Supply Chain Planning and Purchasing team with wide ranging activities to resolve supplier capacity constraints for cars in current production and those approaching launch and into volume production. 

Coordinating with a range of people internally  and externally such as the Vehicle Planning & Scheduling teams, Manufacturing and Global Sales & Planning teams as well as external Suppliers, Buyers and STA engineers, in this role you will analyse multiple data sets  in order to extract plans and forecasts from JLR systems. You will then  coordinate the capacity verification and the uplift of activities, end of vehicle line (run out) studies, and mass communications to internal / external customers.

Supporting the Supplier Capacity Planning activities for 0-24 months volume requirements on a carline or platform, you’ll follow through on diverse actions identified to ensure the correct capacity is installed in the supply base and suppliers’ confirmation is received back from the supply base so that JLR can support short- and medium-term demand changes. 

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Analyze any appropriate information and data, and undertake calculations to estimate gaps in supplier capacity versus  build and unconstrained demand, delivering plans to close these gaps 
• Continually monitor changes in demand and supply, reconcile variances from original plans, and maintain a view of actual against forecast projections
• Facilitating various governance forums covering 0-24 months' timeline identifying the agenda items for capacity constraint resolution meetings.
• As required, communicate the data to the supply base, coordinate and report the response
• Supporting transformational activities with new Supply Chain Systems, including data validation and process review

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Understanding of demand / supply planning activities across multiple operational units
• Knowledge and experience in using manual and automated MRP systems (SAP and, or others)
• Strong numeracy, statistical and reporting skills with the ability to analyze, interpret and manage information, data and trends
• Experience of programme management, and or strong organisational skills
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to others

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. 

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.