Materials Specialist

Prysmian Group; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

About Prysmian

We are a global cable player leading the energy transition and digital transformation. With over 150 years of experience, 28,000+ employees, 52 countries, and 100+ plants worldwide, we drive new forms of energy and information to each and every corner of the earth.

We offer the widest range of services and know-how in the industry. Each year, the Group manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium and low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibres, copper cables, and connectivity systems for voice, video, and data transmission for the telecommunications sector.

About The Role

The Material Manager will be responsible for ensuring materials for production and sales orders are delivered in time within the inventory constraints of the Business.

Responsibilities

1. Placement of purchase orders on suppliers and check order acknowledgements for accuracy.
2. Build up working relationships with suppliers to ensure Prysmian deliveries are front of the queue.
3. Progress overdue orders.
4. Amend lead times on SAP and communicate to the business.
5. Liaise between accounts and suppliers over any discrepancies or booking errors.
6. Raise any rejections and complaints when required.
7. Liaise with purchasing to determine which supplier to place purchase orders on.
8. Optimise inventory to reduce provisions.
9. Be flexible to cover planning roles within the department when required.
10. Ensure end of month/year stock checks are up to date in Goods Inwards and Subcontract stocks at vendors.
11. Interpret MRP to order materials and use Excel to manage the detailed delivery dates/call-offs when required.
12. Liaise with intercompany suppliers and control any factored products.
13. Must gain product knowledge and experience to fully understand the business.

Qualifications & Requirements

1. Self-motivated.
2. Ability to influence.
3. Possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
4. Ability to work to deadlines and pressure.
5. Computer literate.
6. Good knowledge of SAP, however not essential as training will be given.
7. Excellent attention to detail is required.

What we offer

1. 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays.
2. Defined Contribution pension scheme and generous life assurance.
3. Yes Share Scheme – annual enrolment.
4. Health Care Cash Plan – scheme which provides reimbursement of optical, dental, and chiropody fees up to set limits.
5. 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service.
6. Online Language Learning Access.
7. Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay.
8. Generous sick pay arrangements.
9. EE Mobile Discounts.
10. Dell Advantage discounts.
11. Rewards Portal – discounts on major retailers.
12. Cycle to work scheme.
13. Free onsite parking.
14. Transition to Retirement Policy.
15. Vitality scheme.
16. Free Flu Jab.

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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