Material Flow Planner

Function: Manufacturing- Logistics
Contract: Full time-Permanent
Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL

Bentley Motors is combining a world of luxury and progressive technology to embrace an electrified future. Join us as we embark on the most transformative phase in Bentley’s history.

Purpose of the Role
Join the Logistics- Material Flow team as the Material Flow Planner where you'll develop and deliver the most efficient, effective and flexible supply chain solutions to support vehicle build story requirements and deliver production requirements in line with production volumes This role will play a pivotal role in driving Bentley forward to electrification and increased volumes with reduced movements and handling of parts. Reporting into the Supply Chain Planning Manager, your main responsibilities include;

• Development / implementation of lineside delivery methods from external warehouses to lineside
• Project management – design, develop and implementation of delivery methods for all parts and part groups
• Supply Chain Routing – Establish and enter the supply code information per part into SAP that drives all part delivery internal information. This enables all delivery information for suppliers and the process/cost required to support material flow to assembly lines
• Clear communication required with ability to co-ordinate meetings, take clear minutes, document follow ups and drive activity forward
• Evaluation of packaging concept – agree optimum packaging solutions
• Continuous Improvements – Maintain culture of continuous improvement to support financial targets set within business goals and FMK process
• Flexible working attitude to carry out any reasonable request.

About the Team
The Material Flow Team are part of the Logistics Function within Manufacturing and are responsible for developing and implementation of the delivery of Series Production parts to the right location at the right time and cost.

We work cross functionally with launch, Production Planning, Quality and Production to find the right delivery solution, taking into account the overall cost to the business, H&S requirements and space available to gain agreement cross functionally.

This involves all New Model parts introduction and day to day issues that may appear on the production line where we would be involved in, such as the movement of production parts to improve the Production Processes, Go Gemba’s and activities to problem solve.

About you – Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable experience of internal supply chain development
• Effective communication with a range of people internally and externally
• Proven influencing and negotiation skills with internal and external suppliers and customers
• Planning and complex problem solving skills
• A positive attitude and driven to achieve
• Good team player also able to work on their own

What Bentley Offers

• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options
• 35 days annual leave inclusive of UK bank holidays
• Progression pathways and programmes, mentoring, and study support opportunities available
• Optional car lease scheme with discounted access to brand new VW Group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi) up to every six months
• Health and life assurance benefits providing up to five times annual salary
• Annual salary reviews and competitive bonus scheme
• Contributory pension scheme – you put in 6% we put in 10%
• Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and well-being including an online GP, the choice to join BUPA health plans, a mental health counsellor, and onsite physio

The Bentley Campus
Our campus is going through an exciting transformation offering unrivalled facilities including green spaces, free parking, an onsite restaurant, coffee shops and Legends gym. 

#BelongingAtBentley
Motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered. 

We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people.

Beyond100+
Announced in 2020, Bentley’s ground-breaking Beyond100+ strategy targets sustainable luxury mobility leadership, reinventing every aspect of the business. Building on over two decades of forward-thinking, join us as Bentley moves towards a sustainable future.

Closing date: 25 February 2025