At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. Job Overview

This position reports to the Site Material Planning Manager. At TE Connectivity, the Materials Planning Team is tasked with planning, scheduling, and monitoring the movement of materials throughout the production cycle. Responsibilities include determining material quantities and order dates to meet production or engineering schedules, initiating purchase or production requisitions per supply agreements, and developing production facility schedules based on forecasts and historical data.

The Planner will be responsible for creating manufacturing and material supply plans which achieve customer satisfaction and cost objectives. He or she will be fully responsible for the delivery performance of its products, as well as the control of the related inventory. Working in conjunction with other members of the Planning team, and closely with other departments such as Manufacturing, logistics and Procurement Teams, this role supports Sales and Operations Planning processes.   

Job Responsibilities

Make commitments to customer orders based on a robust material supply and capacity plans 

Be responsible for the on time delivery performance towards customers 

Establish lead times of each operation to meet shipping dates and commitments according to sales forecasts or customer orders 

Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions 

Manage execution of plans 

Raising of Manufacturing Orders 

Job Responsibilities Continued

Raising of Purchase Requisition  

Capacity Planning 

Inventory Management 

Provide Planning support for new Projects in the factory 

Support & drive continuous improvement ethos and methodology across the organisation 

Pro-active and responsive to customer (internal and external) requirements. 

What your background should look like:

A minimum 1 year of experience in planning required (production planning in a dynamic manufacturing environment preferred but not compulsory) 

5 GCSE’s grade A-C (or equivalent)  

Computer literate, with a good understanding of ERP & Microsoft Office software  

SAP knowledge preferred

Personal Qualities Ability to make decisions, solve problems and work efficiently in a time pressured environment  Combines analytical approach to identifying improvement opportunities, with innovative ways to add value  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  Team player  Competencies Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork