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Supply Chain Consultant

A Supply Chain Consultant with experience working on the development of material flow efficiency is required to work on a six month contract, with the possibility of extension for our Engineering client> based in Peterborough

Overview of the Supply Chain Consultant contract role

Performing work to achieve corporate supply chain performance targets focused on inventory reduction, increased inventory turns and improved order-to-delivery results.

Working on the deployment of the Supply Chain Planning Process, which develops the Plan for Every Part and Pull Replenishment methods for a facility.

Working effectively with diverse, multi-functional teams in order to apply the supply chain planning process and leading team efforts to develop lean material flow plans for a facility, which may include implementing changes to factory floor layout and material presentation at the point of use.

Gathering and analyzing data on facility demand and demand variability for each part required for production.

Gathering and analyzing data about supplier shipping performance and variability % for each part number.

Developing material flow plans for all material coming into a facility for production.

Reviewing, analyzing and cleaning data prior to migration it into the PFEP Web Tool.

Leading the work of Supply Chain Planning Analysts in the documentation of this data into the Plan for Every Part web tool.

Creating and maintaining a site level Flow Map for parts used in production.

Leading deployment teams, in the execution of Pull Material Replenishment processes in a plant.

Performing physical, tactical work across multiple functions to make improvements required to attain MQ or other like Certification for a Facility.

Performing physical, tactical work to reduce / eliminate supply chain constraints at both the facility and value stream level, working with a cross-functional team of personnel.

Key skills required for the Supply Chain Consultant

Significant supply chain job experience. Experience in the development and deployment of Supply Chain processes.

Experience and knowledge of lean concepts and tools.

Experience and knowledge about CPS supply chain principles, specifically those applied to pull replenishment using material replenishment tools and processes, Supply Chain Planning analytical tools, material flow and throughput efficiency.

Strong understanding and previous experience using common supply chain systems.

Knowledge of and / or experience deploying using 6Sigma Project Management principles.

The role is based in Peterborough

If you are a Supply Chain/Lean Professional looking for a new contract either apply online or if would like to find out about other similar opportunities please contact Jack Shingler on (url removed) or phone (phone number removed)

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Our Manchester office (which covers the whole of the UK) provides a "one-stop shop" to clients and candidates operating in the engineering and manufacturing sectors and, in addition to Engineers, we source and provide temporary/contract and permanent opportunities for IT, Programme Management and Support Professionals (including Procurement / Purchasing / Supply Chain, HR, Finance and Administrative Support).

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