Area
Procurement

Work type
Full Time

Experience
Professionals

Sector
Life Science + Fluid Control

Reference
IPE-636705

Location
Worthing, United Kingdom

Work Environment
On-site

Platform
Life Technology

IMI plc
We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.
We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport.
Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.

Role Overview:
The Planner/Buyer will oversee the complete tactical material planning process, from sourcing products and components to managing work orders with precision. You’ll take ownership of key performance indicators, including supplier On-Time and In-Full (OTIF) delivery, MRP work order control, and proactively addressing current and future stockouts. You'll play a crucial role in streamlining supply chain processes and ensuring seamless collaboration across Stores, Production, and Sales teams to execute the production plan smoothly.

Work Environment: This is an on-site position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive continuous improvement in the planning processes.
• Maintain and develop strong relationships with existing suppliers to ensure consistent product availability.
• Collaborate with the sales and strategic buying teams to understand customer preferences and adjust purchasing strategies accordingly.
• Conduct regular assessments of stock levels and manage inventory to meet customer demand without overstocking.
• Monitor all products meet quality standards requirements.
• Act on MRP recommendation, placing orders with approved supply base.
• Monitor the quality, performance, and cost to ensure that contracts continue to deliver maximum overall value.
• Expedite material to the “Point of use” and respond quickly to operational issues.
• Plan, monitor and progress work orders and kits to ensure OTIF targets are met.
• Work with all supply chain and production teams to develop and execute production plans, both tactical and strategic.
• Liaise with required teams on fast-track orders, priories or potential risks to OTIF.
• Monitor and raise replacement sub-assembly works orders, as required, for internal rework or customer returns.
• Update and maintain the weekly “Run The Business” document, ensure all relevant information on stock availability is up to date and that other teams provide the required information.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis and modelling as required, providing insight to ensure data driven actions are taken.
• Monthly reporting and forecasting of demand forecast.
• Assist in the automatization and streamlining of the production planning process.
• Review and maintain MRP plan in line with the forecast plan.
• Support other supply chain teams when required.

The specific responsibilities of this flexible role may alter from time to time in order to meet the needs of the customer, but responsibilities will include (or be equivalent in nature to) those listed above.

Critical Competencies for Success:

• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to produce, interpret, and derive actionable insights from data.
• Proven experience in supply chain and planning analysis within FMCG or manufacturing sectors.
• Deep understanding of supply chain processes and solid knowledge of logistics operations.
• Experience with MRP systems and their application in optimizing supply chain efficiency.
• Advanced IT skills, particularly in MS Office and Excel, for data visualization and dashboard creation.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities with a strategic approach to overcoming challenges.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, able to influence and collaborate effectively.
• Experience and passion for driving innovation, developing new ideas, and building processes from the ground up.
• Flexible and team-oriented, with a commitment to supporting collective goals.

Health & Safety
The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.
Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.
Code of Ethics
IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.
Changes to This Job Description
IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

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