Material Planner & Expeditor

Material Planner & Expeditor  

Solihull, Birmingham  

Competitive Salary  

Material Planner & Expeditor required for our Solihull Site. 

We are an employee focused business committed to developing people to ensure that we have the best there is as part of our ever-expanding team. 

Are you ready to work for one of the largest manufacturers of liquid waste vacuum tankers and jetting equipment in Europe? 

Then Join our Whale Family! 

We are looking for someone who is able to coordinate the timely supply of materials and components to meet internal production and customer demands. 

You would be working in the Purchasing department. 

We are looking for someone who has the below knowledge and transferable skills in; 

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  Forecasting & Inventory Management - Own material scheduling and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with production plans and inventory targets. 

  
  


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  Order Management -Manage the full lifecycle of orders—from placement to delivery acknowledgment—while proactively addressing material shortages to minimize disruption. 

  
  


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  Query Resolution - Respond promptly to queries, including incoming quarantines and invoice issues, ensuring swift resolution and stakeholder satisfaction. 

  
  


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  Supplier Management - Maintain up-to-date records of supplier lead times, pack sizes, account statuses, and ensure ERP/system data accuracy. 

  
  


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  Shortage Management - Maintain and regularly update the shortage tracker to mitigate operational impact and improve supply continuity. 

  
  


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  General Departmental Support -Support additional departmental responsibilities such as managing clothing, overalls, and MSC (Material Supply Chain) related tasks. 

  
  


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  Ad Hoc Duties 

  
  

Perform other duties as assigned, in line with the scope and objectives of the department 

If this sounds good to you and you feel you have the relevant skills and experience then apply today because not only will you be joining an expanding, enthusiastic and proactive company where no two days are the same, we also have some wonderful benefits on offer. 

What are the benefits? 

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  One off £500 per annum holiday bonus when you take 5 days off in one block 

  
  


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  Bonus scheme based on the performance of the company 

  
  


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  Private medical insurance (BUPA) 

  
  


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  Competitive Company Pension Scheme 

  
  


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  Secure employment with a longstanding supportive business with opportunity for advancement 

  
  


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  Annual pay reviews 

  
  


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  25 days holiday (plus statutory days) per calendar year – 5 days more than the legal requirement 

  
  


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  £500 Referral Scheme 

  
  


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  Death in service for employees 

  
  


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  Employee assistance programme – offering free wellbeing (mental and physical) and financial advice and support which offers access for you your partner and children under 18 for a Digital GP 

  
  


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  Employee discount scheme including restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more 

  
  


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  Cycle to work scheme 

  
  


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  Full training, equipment and PPE provided 

  
  


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  Long service awards 

  
  


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  Free parking 

  
  

Full job description is attached at the bottom of this page