External Scheduler

Morson are working with a leading Aerospace Manufacturer who are looking for a External Scheduler based at the Burnley site.Scroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button.MAIN ACTIVITIESDefine the supply parameters in the ERP item file within their scope of activity which are consistent with stock targets and the industrial strategyParticipate in the MRP validation process then analyse and process exception messages (increase/decrease, progress, delay, cancel an order etc..) resulting from the MRPConfirm and communicate requirements and changes resulting from the MRP to the supplier by confirming any necessary modifications that are to be madeIssue the schedule agreements or purchase orders in line with ERP recommendations (1st & 2nd tier)Obtain acknowledgement from the supplier for any changes or modifications to requirementsNegotiate dead-lines and quantities with suppliers within the limits of the contract established by purchasing (negotiation of dead-lines / quantities, but not pricing)Provide information and visibility necessary to the internal Manufacturing Area (grab list) and suggest solutions in cases of imbalanceMeasure and analyse supplier performance in coordination with the SPM (where applicable) using the defined metrics and provides the required weekly/monthly reportsAnalyse the root cause of metrics not at target level and work with the SPM (where applicable) and external supplier to develop the necessary action/recovery plansOversee the progress of manufacturing on the external supplier's site, manage delivery receipts, follow the flow through to reception of articles, manage administrative disputes and organise supplier returns.Organise regular visits to the external supplier's site to hold progress review meetings or to discuss short term performance issuesMonitor external supplier capacity and provide an early warning to the SPM (where applicable) when problems are foreseenEstablish and implement actions plans to limit uncertainties and hazards in the short term horizon and work with the external supplier to shorten production cycles within the supplier's manufacturing processAnalyse the impacts of requests for technical modifications and other changes within their scope of activity and implement the action plans after these requests have been validatedManage free issue stock and raw materials with suppliersSKILLS & REQUIRED QUALITIESSupply chain experienceDetailed vision of production processes and their company's supply chainProficiency in the MRP2 processKnowledge of business economicsTools:Familiar with the information systems used in the Supply Chain: i.e. ERP, Supplier PortalFamiliar with desktop toolsCommunication:Capable of communicating clearly and conciselyAble to escalate at the right time and at the right levelCapable of making decisionsA good team playerAble to negotiate well with internal contacts and external suppliersAn ambassador for the company and able to defend its interestsAbility to drive the supply chain and apply adequate pressureAnalysis:Capacity to analyse a complex problem, sum it up and find solutionsCapacity to analyse the information supplied by other departmentsAbility to gauge the importance of drifts and to anticipate the consequencesIf this position is of interest and you would like to apply, please submit an up to date CV.TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-10-09