Asset Planner | CP Tolling

Location: Manchester
Working Hours: 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.