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Prototype Planner - 36037672 - £27.42/hr umbrella rate
Are you ready to take your career to the next level with an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the automotive industry? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of innovation, working on cutting-edge prototype projects that shape the future of vehicles. As a Prototype Planner, you'll be part of a dynamic team, contributing to critical pre-production builds and collaborating with industry leaders. If you're looking for a role that combines challenge, variety, and impact, this could be the perfect fit for you.
What You Will Do:
- Ensure delivery promises are secured and logged within one week of receipt, meeting prototype build requirements.
- Maintain a high standard of performance by ensuring 87% of parts for the first car of each schedule are received by the required deadline.
- Eliminate build stoppages and losses for all prototype builds by managing Non-Released Parts (NRP) effectively.
- Coordinate on-time shipping collections using the most cost-efficient transport methods.
- Build strong supplier relationships, negotiating delivery dates and production slots to support multiple prototype production builds.
- Collaborate with internal teams to align engineering exports, tool room schedules, and 3D printing operations with prototype build demands.
- Visit key suppliers to review performance and identify opportunities for improvement while fostering strong partnerships.
What You Will Bring:
- A results-driven mindset with the ability to achieve departmental objectives and deliver on commitments.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills to manage supplier relationships and resolve part supply issues.
- The ability to work collaboratively across teams to ensure successful prototype build events.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving, with experience chairing supplier meetings and overcoming obstacles.
- Proven track record of success in a logistics, planning, or supply chain role.
This role is instrumental in ensuring the seamless delivery of prototype vehicles that contribute to the development of new and exciting products. By joining this team, you'll be supporting a company dedicated to innovation and excellence, with a clear focus on delivering exceptional results. You'll be part of a vibrant environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of prototype builds and the future of the automotive industry.
Location:
This role is based at Whitley Engineering Centre, offering a vibrant and collaborative workplace environment.
Interested?:
If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge as a Prototype Planner, don't wait - apply today! This is your opportunity to make a real difference and be part of a team shaping the future of automotive innovation. Let's get your application started!
This role is Inside IR35.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
