We’re not just another bike brand - we're an iconic, British motorcycle brand with over 120 years of history behind us. Our new state-of-the-art facilities in Solihull, West Midlands are home to a tight-knit, but ever-expanding team that's passionate about delivering exquisite riding experiences to our customers.

Under new ownership and proud to be part of the TVS Motor family, we're entering a new era of global success. And we want you to be a part of it!

At Norton, we value respect, trust, and responsibility. We trust our employees to execute their roles exceptionally and professionally, and we value personal development, teaching, and learning. When you join our team, you'll have the opportunity to grow and learn alongside some of the most talented and dedicated people in the business.

So if you're passionate about motorcycles and looking to join a team that's shaping the future of this legendary brand, we'd love to hear from you!

The role

The Head of Material Planning shall be responsible to contribute to the production volume achievement, growth and profitability of the plant by procuring products of required quality, quantity and on time. You shall ensure supply chain and value streams resources are managed through continuous improvement by maintaining the highest level of internal customer satisfaction. Together with the Material planning team, the head of material planning shall design a capable supply chain to meet the current and future build readiness. The Head of Material Planning shall report to Head of Supply Chain and play a pivotal role in development and functional leadership of Supply Chain Department.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensure supply of supplier parts to achieve Vehicle production and MIW (in house) parts production as per plan
• Ensure supply of right parts on time and maintain inventory as per norms
• Establish strategic relationships with key suppliers
• Review supplier performance for identified parts
• Identify chronic supply issues and take appropriate actions to resolve the same
• Carry out a structured review of the Material planning function with required KPIs and implement improvement actions
• Ensure procurement costs such as premium freight is contained
• Visit suppliers as per plan and based on criticality of the issues
• Deployment and delegation of target to all the team members
• Identify risk and develop mitigation strategies
• Encourage and support team members to drive and achieve results through coaching and mentoring
• KPI management: Part availability landscape (week, monthly, quarterly), ordering of parts, inventory as per norms, open invoices, spare parts service level, rejection parts handling

Personal Specification

• Supply Chain Management
• Capacity Planning
• Material requirements planning (MRP)
• SAP MM Module and accounting principles
• Risk Mitigation Strategies
• Supplier Management
• Inventory Management
• Quality assurance
• Manufacturing process
• Team Management
• People Leadership

Rewards of working for Norton:

We like to take care of our Nortoneers and we think we offer some pretty decent rewards. Here's what you'll get when you join the team:

💰 Competitive salary package that recognises your skills and experience

🌴A whopping 33 days of holiday (inc. Bank Hols) to relax and recharge

👴 Generous pension scheme that sets you up for the future, with access to personalised advice.

🚑 Private Medical Insurance and a Cash Back Programme to keep you feeling your best

💸 Life insurance (4x salary) because we've got your back no matter what

🍌FREE fruit, got to have your five-a-day!

🩺WeCare Employee Assistance Programme, which includes access to online GP services, dietary advice, mental health support, bereavement counselling, and a fitness programme

🚀 Experience the thrill of an entrepreneurial environment within a larger, well-funded company with ambitious long-term goals.

💡 Elevate your career with our Ideas for Excellence scheme, where every brilliant idea is not just valued, but also rewarded!

🌍 A diverse and international team that brings together different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.

🎉 Join the fun with our twice-yearly employee events, payday socials, and loads of exciting activities in between!

🚴‍♂️Want to go green? You can enjoy free electric bicycle hire

🚗 Plus, no need to stress about finding a parking spot - we've got on-site free parking covered and FREE electric charge points.

We know how important it is to take care of our team, and we're committed to continually improving our reward offering in line with the business growth plan.

Join us and see for yourself!

PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT ACCEPT AGENCY APPLICATIONS