Supplier Planner

About the job

MBDA is a leading defence organisation.  We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

Salary: Circa £34000 depending on experience 

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Annual salary review
• Paid overtime
• Up to 15 days flexi leave
• 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking  and more
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities

Hybrid working pattern: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working

The opportunity:

Do you want to play a significant part in the development of our Supplier Planning activities, aligning us to the Oliver Wight Class A standards? As MBDA develops its Operational Excellence process, an opportunity has arisen to work within the Major Equipment Procurement (MEP) business, with close working relationships with Manufacturing Operations. You'll have specific supplier/category opportunities to drive improved delivery and inventory performance. The business is fully behind this important initiative and so it is a perfect time to deliver some significant change and improvements.

What we're looking for from you:

• Working in an MRP Planning background
• Experienced at working with a large ERP system, ideally SAP
• Goal orientated with strong cultural awareness, excellent team working capabilities
• Experience of liaising with suppliers and Purchase Orders, as well as within a manufacturing environment
• Results oriented with strong cultural awareness, excellent team working capabilities and able to drive key decisions through the supply base
• Experience of working with suppliers and scheduled orders/PO`s
• Ideally with experience of both working with suppliers as well as within a manufacturing environment with an ability to negotiate to meet deadlines
• Collaborator management
• Ability to have a full picture view and work cross functionally
• Continuous improvements mind-set
• Problem solving skills
• Experience of working with/ Implementation of Air Supply would be a distinct advantage
• CPIM or prepared to work towards it

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter (@MBDAcareers), Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.  

Please Note: MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Further restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may also apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.