Asset Planner

Asset Planner | CP Tolling

Location: Manchester 2 days onsite after initial training period

Rate: 20.21 per hour

Contract length: 12 months

Role purpose

To create and maintain the overall Formulation, Fill & Pack (FF&P) production plan at Toller(s), third-party manufacturing plant(s), providing options to manage variances in demand and supply.

- Execute order processing in SAP to fulfil agreed production plans.

- Order and schedule all raw materials, packaging and labels under our clients ownership for delivery to designated Toller locations in time to meet the production plan.

- Coordinate the supply chain to achieve ex-works shipment dates required by the customer.

Key accountabilities

- Create and maintain a balanced production plan for the assigned Toller asset(s) over the current season, with a planning horizon of up to 12 months. Work with the Supply Chain Planner (SCP) to balance manufacturing responsiveness, cost efficiency and inventory.

- Facilitate resolution of Toller capacity issues with the appropriate SCP; maintain the plan accordingly and escalate where necessary to the Toll Production Manager (TPM).

- Support SCPs in developing Tactical Supply Plans (TSPs) and execute agreed TSPs.

- Provide regular forecasts to suppliers and place purchase orders for raw materials to ensure availability at the Toller in time for production.

- Optimise Toller inventory of components and formulated bulks to minimise working capital.

- Establish and maintain strong relationships with Tollers, enabling transparency and responsiveness; act as the key operational contact for the Toller.

- Manage the weekly Production Liaison meeting with the Toller and TPM. Report production performance, including Conformance to Plan, and KPIs relating to stock accuracy, HSE and Quality.

- Maintain Toller SAP master data, including efficient introduction and removal of products (SKUs) in line with the Range Management Process.

- Ensure processes operate in accordance with MRPII philosophies and principles.

- Liaise with the Toller and logistics provider to support inbound and outbound delivery scheduling as required for production.

- Collect and input data for weekly and monthly KPI reporting.

- Ensure consumption of slow- and no-moving materials.

- Clear blocked invoices relating to quantity discrepancies.

- Work with Procurement to expedite delayed or late deliveries.

- Participate in project work within a team-based culture to develop sustainable business-process improvements.

Knowledge, experience and capabilities

Critical knowledge

- Full understanding of SAP S/4 HANA Planning tools and MRP data.

- MS Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook.

Critical experience

- Experience working in a materials or production planning environment.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

- Understanding of ERP tools, specifically SAP S/4 HANA and APO.

- Understanding of SAP master-data structure relevant to purchase-order creation.

- Attention to detail.

- Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage.

Critical leadership capabilities

- Collaborates Across Boundaries.

- Manages for Impact.

- Communicates with Impact.

Critical success factors and key challenges

- Maintain uninterrupted supply to all Toller locations.

- Establish effective information flow with all stakeholder groups.

- Manage supplier interruptions through internal movement of materials and by balancing total available inventory.