Supply Planner - J0048841

Hitachi Astemo Limited.; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company based in Salford is seeking a Supply Planner to ensure on-time delivery of materials and maintain production. You will manage supplier relationships and inventory while working within the supply-chain team. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a manufacturing environment, preferably high-volume automotive.
• Experience and understanding of global logistics and supply chains.
• Comfortable negotiating with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the on-time delivery of materials.
• Manage suppliers and maintain continuous production.
• Monitor inbound delivery against the planned production.

Skills

Communication

Supplier Management

Inventory Management

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Excel

Tools

SAP S/4 Hana

Job description

Supply Planner

Astemo is focused on world‑leading advanced mobility solutions within electrification, autonomous driving and connectivity to reduce environmental damage, decrease traffic accidents and improve comfort. Our goal is to contribute to a sustainable society and improved quality of life by providing mobility solutions that satisfy customers and form the future core of automotive and motorcycle systems. Our people are at the heart of achieving these goals, and we are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer.

In this role you will ensure the on‑time delivery of materials, maintaining continuous production in line with the site production plan. You will effectively manage suppliers, balancing inventory targets and stock‑out risks, and act as the primary point of contact with suppliers to build positive relationships and ensure supplier performance. You will work within the supply‑chain team supporting members with material availability queries.

Key Accountabilities & Activities

• Delivery: Monitor inbound delivery against the planned production using SAP S/4 Hana.
• Expediting: Highlight supply risks and carry out mitigating actions.
• Inventory Management: Work with the supply‑chain team to achieve inventory KPIs by pulling forward, delaying or cancelling POs as required.
• Logistics: Manage freight partners, resolve inbound logistics issues, log and report express freight costs.
• Supplier Management: On‑board new suppliers and monitor supplier performance.

Key Competencies

• Minimum 3 years in a manufacturing environment, preferably high‑volume automotive.
• Previous experience using SAP S/4 Hana (desirable).
• Experience and understanding of global logistics and supply chains.
• Good communicator, especially contacting suppliers via telephone/email across cultures.
• Comfortable communicating with senior supplier personnel to control or expedite deliveries.
• Comfortable negotiating with suppliers regarding expediting or cancellations.
• Ability to manage high‑pressure situations such as urgent deliveries related to line stoppages.
• Appreciation of manufacturing processes.
• Experience working within an automotive supply chain.
• Appreciation of warehousing processes.
• Works positively within a team environment to achieve the best solution.
• Comfortable running meetings at a team level.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills.
• PC literate.

You may, from time to time, be required to carry out other duties outside of this job description as deemed appropriate by your line manager.

Why Astemo?

At Astemo, we respect each other, never pass the buck and work creatively to accomplish our mission. Our people are given exciting opportunities to develop and grow in a truly international business, where they are proud to be part of a collaborative and innovative team. Diversity & Inclusion is valued to build and leverage an inclusive work environment and embrace diversity to unlock our full potential. We believe that this will give us the strength to drive great innovations to create new values for people, vehicles and society, and to unlock our full potential to become a global leader in everything we do.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing