Steeper Group
Junior Planner
Job Location
Belle Isle, United Kingdom
Job Description
Steeper Group is a true leader in the Orthotic, Prosthetic and Assistive Technology products. In the past 100 years we have grown to become one of the UK’s largest suppliers. Steeper’s vision is to create life’s turning points, together. We aim to do this by delivering innovative prosthetic, orthotic and assistive technology products and responsive clinical services.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Planner to join our existing team at our Leeds Head Office.
The Role:
To provide forward plans for a designated range of products that supports sales and provides forward visibility to Manufacturing and the Supply Chain team in relation to capacity and parts requirements.
Responsibilities:
Work with Suppliers to ensure stock planning and ordering supports the forward schedule and forecast as agreed by the business.
Raise Purchase Orders against suppliers and manage suppliers to ensure On-Time In-Full (OTIF).
Understand usage trends and adjust Purchase Orders accordingly.
Drive costs down by working with suppliers to achieve best price, MOQ’s and lead times while ensuring goods ordered are within required specification.
Support production by ensuring all materials are available when required whilst maintaining inventory levels.
Work with Sales team to monitor and improve forecast accuracy.
Update Customer services in a timely manner of any changes that could affect patient orders. Working closely with Customer Services on any returns
Regularly update the management team on delivery performance, potential risks, and any known shortages to support continuous improvement.
Manage order book with suppliers and any supplier supply issues, looking for alternative supply if necessary.
Support the Data Management team with key information on supplier lead times, reorder points, safety stock levels, and pricing to enhance data accuracy.
Work closely with Quality to quickly resolve any quality issues with suppliers.
Partner with the Compliance team to ensure all suppliers adhere to ISO 13485 standards, maintaining high levels of regulatory compliance.
Collaborate with the Finance team to resolve any invoice discrepancies or queries in a timely manner.
What we are looking for:
High attention to detail and experience working with data to make accurate conclusions and predictions
Strong verbal and written communication abilities, capable of building long-term relationships at all levels and delivering exceptional customer service.
Strong IT and mathematical skills (Advanced MS Excel an advantage)
Planning experience in a fast-paced environment
Use of a Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system desired, but training will be provided
Strong analytical skills to optimize inventory management, develop and measure KPIs, and use data to drive performance improvements and achieve strategic results.
Ability to multi-task and time manage independently; ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Dedicated to meeting deadlines, staying accountable, and following through on commitments, always striving for excellence.
Able to work effectively as part of a team, balancing individual and collective goals.
What we offer in return:
* Incremental holiday allowance (rising with service)
* Free parking
* Canteen onsite
* Employee discount platform
* Employee Assistance Programs
* Flexible working
* Refer a friend incentive
* Cycle2work scheme
* Continuous professional development plans with internal and external training and courses available
Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate we will receive for this role, in the event you have not heard from us within 14 days, we regret to inform you that you have been unsuccessful in your application.
Steeper is a proud disability confident employer and recipient of a recognised Investors in People accolade. Steeper is committed to valuing diversity and treating everyone who works for or wishes to work for us fairly. We will treat everyone with the same attention, courtesy and respect, regardless of age, impairment, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, social class, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, responsibility for dependents, pregnancy and maternity or trade union activity. Steeper is committed to act positively towards disabled people and we actively welcome applications from disabled people
Location: Belle Isle, GB
Posted Date: 11/21/2024
We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Planner to join our existing team at our Leeds Head Office.
The Role:
To provide forward plans for a designated range of products that supports sales and provides forward visibility to Manufacturing and the Supply Chain team in relation to capacity and parts requirements.
Responsibilities:
Work with Suppliers to ensure stock planning and ordering supports the forward schedule and forecast as agreed by the business.
Raise Purchase Orders against suppliers and manage suppliers to ensure On-Time In-Full (OTIF).
Understand usage trends and adjust Purchase Orders accordingly.
Drive costs down by working with suppliers to achieve best price, MOQ’s and lead times while ensuring goods ordered are within required specification.
Support production by ensuring all materials are available when required whilst maintaining inventory levels.
Work with Sales team to monitor and improve forecast accuracy.
Update Customer services in a timely manner of any changes that could affect patient orders. Working closely with Customer Services on any returns
Regularly update the management team on delivery performance, potential risks, and any known shortages to support continuous improvement.
Manage order book with suppliers and any supplier supply issues, looking for alternative supply if necessary.
Support the Data Management team with key information on supplier lead times, reorder points, safety stock levels, and pricing to enhance data accuracy.
Work closely with Quality to quickly resolve any quality issues with suppliers.
Partner with the Compliance team to ensure all suppliers adhere to ISO 13485 standards, maintaining high levels of regulatory compliance.
Collaborate with the Finance team to resolve any invoice discrepancies or queries in a timely manner.
What we are looking for:
High attention to detail and experience working with data to make accurate conclusions and predictions
Strong verbal and written communication abilities, capable of building long-term relationships at all levels and delivering exceptional customer service.
Strong IT and mathematical skills (Advanced MS Excel an advantage)
Planning experience in a fast-paced environment
Use of a Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system desired, but training will be provided
Strong analytical skills to optimize inventory management, develop and measure KPIs, and use data to drive performance improvements and achieve strategic results.
Ability to multi-task and time manage independently; ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Dedicated to meeting deadlines, staying accountable, and following through on commitments, always striving for excellence.
Able to work effectively as part of a team, balancing individual and collective goals.
What we offer in return:
* Incremental holiday allowance (rising with service)
* Free parking
* Canteen onsite
* Employee discount platform
* Employee Assistance Programs
* Flexible working
* Refer a friend incentive
* Cycle2work scheme
* Continuous professional development plans with internal and external training and courses available
Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate we will receive for this role, in the event you have not heard from us within 14 days, we regret to inform you that you have been unsuccessful in your application.
Steeper is a proud disability confident employer and recipient of a recognised Investors in People accolade. Steeper is committed to valuing diversity and treating everyone who works for or wishes to work for us fairly. We will treat everyone with the same attention, courtesy and respect, regardless of age, impairment, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, social class, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, responsibility for dependents, pregnancy and maternity or trade union activity. Steeper is committed to act positively towards disabled people and we actively welcome applications from disabled people
Location: Belle Isle, GB
Posted Date: 11/21/2024
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